Climbing Mount Fuji in 2 days, Japan

This trip is good for those with hiking experience and a good level of fitness. In order to join a group, you should be able to at least jog 5km in 40 minutes and have prior hiking experience. Day one will involve about 4km of hiking with 900 meters of elevation gain over about 4 hours. Day two will involve 2km of ascent gaining 400 meters and then descending 1,300 meters over 6km.

Those with little to no hiking experience or lower levels of fitness should consider a private trip to allow you to go at a more relaxed pace without feeling pressure from other members of a group trip.

You should arrange accommodation near the meeting point the night before or take public transport to one of the meeting points in the morning of the trip.

The summer climbing season is from the start of July to early September. The first two weeks of July are the rainy season in Japan, but generally, the upper parts of Mt. Fuji are above the rain clouds, especially in the morning.

Yes, our group trips are open to anyone with good fitness and hiking experience. To join a group, you should be able to at least jog 5km in 40 minutes and have prior hiking experience. Day one will involve about 4km of hiking with 900 meters of elevation gain over about 4 hours. Day two will involve 2km of ascent gaining 400 meters and then descending 1,300 meters over 6km.

Rain is not sufficient to cancel a trip, but there is a possibility we may adjust the departure timing or offer an alternative date in the event of dangerous weather conditions such as lightning or typhoons.

There will be small group climbs. The maximum group size is 9 climbers per guide.

We offer pickup and drop-off from Kawaguchiko (near Mt. Fuji) for maximum convenience of travelers.

9:30 a.m. Kawaguchiko Station - at the taxi rotary area

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9:45 a.m. Pickup from Fujikyu Highland Bus Terminal

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The price here includes:

-Round trip transport from Kawaguchiko to the Fujinomiya 5th station

-Certified Guide

-Mt. Fuji Access Fees (National Park entry fees)

-Rescue Insurance Coverage of 3 million yen

The pickup time and place is the following:

9:30 a.m. Kawaguchiko Station - at the taxi rotary area

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9:45 a.m. Pickup from Fujikyu Highland Bus Terminal

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Day one will involve about 4km of hiking with 900 meters of elevation gain over about 4 hours. Day two will involve 2km of ascent gaining 400 meters and then descending 1,300 meters over 6km.

You should be able to at least jog 5km in 40 minutes and have prior hiking experience.

No special skills are needed but the terrain is rocky and grave. Those with weak knees are recommended to avoid this hike. We are ascending to a higher altitude and there is the possibility of altitude sickness.

Our hut is a family-run business and they offer the best food on the mountain. All-you-can-eat curry and rice for dinner featuring plenty of veggies and meat. Vegetarian and Vegan options are also available for dinner. Other huts will serve a small portion of rice and some curry soup leaving most climbers feeling hungry. Breakfast also features unlimited rice and miso soup as well as fried egg and ham. You will not go hungry on this trip!

We are the best choice for Fuji if you are looking to join a small group, and avoid the crowds. We only do small groups of no more than 9 people, and opt for a route and timing that avoids the crowds for a very different experience compared to the standard tour that most companies offer.

There is cheap and efficient public transport available from Shinjuku directly to our pickup locations (approximately $15 usd). If you are staying in Tokyo the night before the climb, then there are buses departing from Shibuya and Shinjuku stations betwen 7 and 8 a.m. that will drop you off at Fujikyu Highland in time for the meetup. We will share full details with your signup confirmation.

If you are coming the day before, then the Kawaguchiko Lake area is a great place to spend a day or two of sightseeing, and the buses also go to Kawaguchiko station.

Mountain hut is not included in the price, and participants should pay 10,000 yen directly to the hut in cash and this will include two meals.

Please do not wear any cotton on this day, synthetics are best as they dry quickly and will keep you warm even when wet.

Required equipment:

Sturdy waterproof hiking boots

Long synthetic pants (nylon is great)

Long sleeve synthetic shirt

Fleece Insulating layer

Bring some base layer like heat-tec

Rain jacket and rain or snow pants

Snacks and food for about 8 hours of hiking

Backpack to carry everything (No shoulder bags or hand bags)

Sunblock

Sunglasses / Goggles

Hostel Sleeping Sack (Optional but recommended for your comfort)

Yes, rentals are available for the following items either through Yamarent in Tokyo, Kawaguchiko or at the Fujinomiya 5th station:

Backpack

Rain jacket and pants

Waterproof Hiking Boots

Fleece Layer

(Optional) Trekking Poles

No, pickup from Tokyo is not available for this trip.

We offer pickup and drop-off from Kawaguchiko (near Mt. Fuji) for maximum convenience of travelers.

There is cheap and efficient public transport available from Shinjuku directly to our pickup locations (approximately $15 usd). If you are staying in Tokyo the night before the climb, then there are buses departing from Shibuya and Shinjuku stations betwen 7 and 8 a.m. that will drop you off at Fujikyu Highland in time for the meetup. We will share full details with your signup confirmation.

If you are coming the day before, then the Kawaguchiko Lake area is a great place to spend a day or two of sightseeing, and the buses also go to Kawaguchiko station.

The mountain hut accommodation on Mt. Fuji is not included in the trip price. We book the hut on your behalf as part of our planning process, but the hut fee is paid separately by each participant. The cost varies depending on the hut and the time of season. You will receive details on the exact amount and payment process after booking. We'll be staying at Akaiwa-kan https://www.fujisan-akaiwa8go.jp/

Walking the crater rim of Mt. Fuji is one of those experiences few visitors ever get — and yes, it's included in your trip at no extra charge. This optional 45-minute walk offers a perspective of the volcano that most climbers never see. It does require reaching the summit by 8:00 a.m. with good weather, so it's not guaranteed, but your guide will always aim for it. Those who prefer to rest can relax at a nearby hut while the group reunites at the high point shortly after.

No need to haul everything up the mountain. Your guide meets you at two convenient points: Kawaguchiko Station or the Fujikyu Highland bus terminal. If you have bags to leave behind, Kawaguchiko Station is your best bet — there are luggage lockers right at the pickup point for around ¥1,000 per day. If you're arriving by bus from Tokyo on the morning of the climb, simply take an earlier bus to Kawaguchiko Station to drop off your bags before meeting the group.

This is actually one of the things that makes this trip special. Mt. Fuji draws enormous crowds on weekends, turning the most popular routes into slow-moving queues. By departing Monday through Thursday (with some Sunday options), your group gets the mountain at its quietest — fewer people on the trail, a calmer atmosphere, and a summit experience that feels nothing like the overcrowded version you've seen in photos. It's a small scheduling detail that makes a big difference on the day.

Think of it as a cozy base camp at altitude rather than a hotel — and a surprisingly well-run one. The hut uses long sleeping shelves where guests rest side by side, but what sets it apart is how thoughtfully it's managed: early risers heading out for sunrise are kept in a separate area, so you won't be woken up by people packing their bags at 3:00 a.m. Dinner is an all-you-can-eat spread of curry, rice, and vegetables, and breakfast brings miso soup, eggs, bacon, and rice to fuel the final push to the top. The staff are known for being genuinely warm and attentive.

Not quite — and that's intentional. At sunrise, the most popular summit areas can have thousands of people crowded together. Instead, your group watches the sunrise from the hut, where you might share the moment with just a handful of other guests. After breakfast, you head up and reach the top around 7:00–7:30 a.m., when most of the crowds have already descended. You get the summit largely to yourself — which is, by any measure, the better deal.

Japan Adventure Group runs small, carefully matched groups of up to nine people, and they take fitness seriously — not to be exclusive, but to make sure everyone has a great experience, including you. Participants should have a solid base of hiking experience and be in good physical condition. If you're unsure whether you qualify, don't hesitate to reach out before booking — the guide will ask about your background and fitness level as part of the process, and it's always better to have that conversation early.

Your guide picks up the group at either Kawaguchiko Station or the Fujikyu Highland bus terminal — the latter is a convenient option if you're coming by bus from Tokyo on the morning of the trip. From there, the group travels together by van to the 5th station, where the climb begins.