1-day Guided ascent of Mt. Fuji (July-October)

Join JMGA certified mountain guide Yusuke for this exceptional 1-day ascent of Mt Fuji, Japan's most iconic and spectacular mountain!

Private

1 Day

Jul - Oct

High

Beginner

Highlights

Discover the extraordinary beauty of Mt Fuji with its views and wild nature
Visit Mt Fuji shrine and take part in a customary pray before the hike
Join a local, experienced and bilingual guide to get the most from the trip
Get away from the crowds of people and experience peaceful bliss

Description

Mount Fuji, located about 100km southwest of the capital Tokyo, is Japan’s highest peak and a spectacular natural phenomenon. At 3,766m of altitude, it is the second-highest island peak in Asia and the views from its summit are unforgettable.

Featured within Japanese mythology, this dormant volcano is one of the ‘three holy mountains’. Mt Fuji is heavily intertwined with Japanese culture. Here’s your chance to explore this magnificent wonder in the company of a local and internationally certified mountain guide in the early season.

We will meet in Gotenba City. It is on the southeastern flank of Mount Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture and then head for the mountain. The guests are required to stay in Gotenba the night before.

We will begin hiking between 5 to 7 am, The one-day climb is a 7-9 hour round-trip hike and is best suited for experienced hikers and those who regularly exercise, but is not recommended for inexperienced hikers or those who are not confident in their fitness.

We usually take the Fujinomiya route, which is a relatively short route. It takes 5-6 hours to reach the summit. You will get some truly amazing photos from the summit, and 360-degree panoramics that will be hard to match.

We will arrive back down to the 5th station around 4 pm and then we should arrive at Gotenba around 6 pm.

If you would like to reach the summit of Mt Fuji and discover this stunning landscape and mythical location then sign up now and I’ll be waiting to show you its beauty!

Price includes

Guiding fee
Mountain guide expenses

Price details

Included:
Transportation between your hotel in Gotenba or Fujiyoshida and Mt.Fuji 5th station
Not included:
Transportation between Tokyo and Gotenba or Fujiyoshida
Meals and drinks during the trip
Insurance

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival-Summit

4am Meeting at your hotel in Gotenba or Fujiyoshida then drive to Mt.Fuji 5th station 5am Start hiking from 5th station Parkinglot 11am to 12pm Summit 4pm Back to parking lot then drive back to hotel 5pm Hotel in Gotenba or Fujiyoshida

Equipment you will need to bring

Water bottle

Backpack

Poles

Sunglasses

Hicking boots

FAQs

Where does the trip starts?

We'll meet at your hotel in Gotenba or Fujiyoshida. We'll then drive to the fifth station of Mt. Fuji to start the climb.

What's included in the price? What's not?

The price includes:

the guiding fee

the transportation from your hotel (in Gotenba or Fujiyoshida) from/to 5th station of Mt. Fuji

my expenses

The followings are not included in the price:

Transportation between Tokyo and Gotenba or Fujiyoshida

the meals and drinks during the trip

your insurance

How experienced do we need to be to climb Mt Fuji between July & October?

You don't need specific climbing skills, but you need to be fit.

Is it possible to climb Mt Fuji in May or June?

It is possible to climb Mt Fuji in May and June, but it's technically more complicated. You'll find the details of my off season Mt Fuji guided climb here https://www.explore-share.com/trip/2-day-guided-ascent-of-mt-fuji-round-trip-from-tokyo-group/

What is the maximum number of participants allowed for this ascent?

I'll take maximum 7 people with me.

Can children join?

I don't recommend bringing children younger than 12 years old.

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko Hakone Japan

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Hakone Hisui Hakone Japan

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Hakone Pax Yoshino Hakone Japan

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About the guide

Yusuke

4.9

(36)

Ski Guide

I was born in Tokyo and grew up skiing in Hakuba, Japan. Throughout the years, I have visited Alaska, Peru, Patagonia, New Zealand, Nepal and Canada for winter climbing and backcountry snowboarding.

In 2012, I became the first Japanese person to pass the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides's ski guiding course on a Snowboard. I have been guiding in Japan (Hakuba Nagano and Mt. Fuji), New Zealand and Canada for over 15 years.

Languages

Japanese | English

Certificates

JMGA

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Reviews with photos

This was one for the books! It was an amazing, unforgettable experience to have explored and hiked up to Mount Fuji. When I saw their platform and read the reviews, I thought I should give a try. I’m glad I did! My guide Yosuke was helpful and very responsive to my inquiries even before the hike. He gave me advices on what to bring, gear and other preparations needed. I always reach out to him especially during the time I’m trying to get the right gear and shoes. On the day of the hike, he was at the hotel lobby on the dot to pick me up. He ensured my safety all throughout the hike. He’s very patient with me as well :) Thank you so much Yosuke for this unforgettable hike! Hope to see you again

What people are saying about this trip

Caroline

This was one for the books! It was an amazing, unforgettable experience to have explored and hiked up to Mount Fuji. When I saw their platform and read the reviews, I thought I should give a try. I’m glad I did! My guide Yosuke was helpful and very responsive to my inquiries even before the hike. He gave me advices on what to bring, gear and other preparations needed. I always reach out to him especially during the time I’m trying to get the right gear and shoes. On the day of the hike, he was at the hotel lobby on the dot to pick me up. He ensured my safety all throughout the hike. He’s very patient with me as well :) Thank you so much Yosuke for this unforgettable hike! Hope to see you again

Fathollah

We had a great time on the hike! It was very challenging but rewarding. Yuske was amazing! He was very friendly, professional, and thoughtful in how he guided us up the mountain. He constantly gave feedback and was paying attention to our needs the whole time. He also provided strong support when I got injured. I strongly recommend Yuske to anyone looking for a guide.

Swango

YUSUKE IS AWESOME!!!!!!

Chirag

Yusuf is the best guide we would have ever had for our trip.He helped and guided us through the hike. He even held mine and my daughters bags on the hike. My family was able to complete the hike to the summit in one day, it was a lot of hiking in one day when we are not an experienced hiker but Ysusf was our savior. Would recommend having Yusuf as a guide for Mt Fuji climb to any future hikers. Thank you from my family MP

Alen

It was amazing expirence climbing Mt Fuji offseason with such a great guide Mr. Yusuke Hirota.