2-day climbing trip to Mount Fuji

Contemplate the sunrise from the top of Mount Fuji, symbol of Japan and the highest peak in the country, in this 2-day climbing trip with Chikako, a JMGA mountain guide.

 
 

Details

 

Trip Duration

2 days

People per Guide

4 people

Trip Level

Intermediate

Offer Period

Jul, Aug, Sep

Type of Trip

Private

Highlights

 
  • Reach the summit of the tallest peak in Japan.
  • Discover an iconic natural place and admire the sunrise.
 

Mount Fuji (3766 m) is regarded as one of the ‘3 holy mountains’ in Japan and has a very important place in Japanese culture. Besides being the highest peak in the country, it’s also a symbol of natural beauty.

For all this reasons, this perfectly symmetrical volcano is one of the main attractions for travelers in Japan. In fact, due to its proximity, it’s possible to see it from Tokyo in clear days.

This time, I propose a 2-day climbing trip that will take us right to the summit.

Our starting point will be Mt. Fuji 5th Station. We’ll meet there at 10.30 AM and hike towards Taishikan hut (8th Station), where we’ll have a short rest.

At around 11 PM, we’ll continue our way in the darkness to the summit of Mount Fuji. We’ll arrive to the top between 4 and 4.30 AM, in perfect time to see the sunrise.

Witnessing the sunrise from Mount Fuji is a very special thing. It leaves such a deep impression in people, that there’s even a Japanese word to describe it: ‘goraiko‘. Many people try to reach Fuji’s summit at night to admire sunrise, as it is considered a spiritual experience.

After this, we can choose to hike around Fuji’s crater for about 2 hours. Then, we’ll descend to 5th Station (it will take 4 or 5 hours).

For some extra inspiration, you can read about the experience of Matteo at Mt Fuji.

Would you like to join me for an amazing experience in Japan’s most famous peak? Please, contact me so we climb Mt Fuji together!

If you are looking for more adventures in Japan, you should also consider this 3-day hiking traverse in Yatsugatake, that includes climbing Mt Akadake.
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Price per person

 
Group of 1
96000 JPY
Group of 2
48000 JPY
Group of 3
38000 JPY
Group of 4
34000 JPY
Group of 5
32000 JPY
Group of 6
30000 JPY
Group of 7
28000 JPY
Group of 8
26000 JPY
 

Price includes

 
  • Guiding fee
 You’ll have to pay for your own expenses including accommodation at the hut (JPY 11000, half board), guide expenses (JPY 5000), lunch (JPY 1000 or so), toilet charge (JPY 200-300 per usage). You’ll be paying on the spot so please bring enough cash with you.
 Cancellation Policy
 

Itinerary

 
  • Day 1: Mt. Fuji 5th Station / Taishikan hut
    • 10:30 AM Meeting at the 5th station in front of the red torii gate.

    Check for gear, sign for paperwork, and eat lunch.

    • 11:30 AM: Start hiking from 5th station.
    • 4:00-4:30 PM: Arrive at Taishikan hut at 8th station. Dinner and a short sleep.
  • Day 2: Summit! / Mt. Fuji 5th Station
    • 11:00 PM -00:00 AM start to hike.
    • 4:00-4:30 AM: at the top of Fuji we
      eat, rest and see sunrise
      (option: hike around crater for 2 hours only if you want to).
    • Descent for 4-5 hours. We arrive 10:30 AM-1:00 PM (it depends if you hike crater or not) at 5th station.
 
 

Other details

 
Skill level required

Beginner

Fitness level required

Occasional

Meeting point

Mt. Fuji 5th Station.[Subaru line 5th station]

In front of the red torii gate at 10:30 AM.

Accommodation

We are going to stay at Taishikan-Lodge at the 8th station.

More info

If you do not have rain jacket, rain pants, and headlight, we highly recommend that you rent them.

If you need to rent gears, please let me know what you need to rent and your size.

I will organize them.

*Your height and weight for rain jacket and pants

*Size for shoes

Remember there is NO drying room at the lodge.

(Blue jeans are not suitable for climbing.)

 

About the Guide

 
Chikako Hayashi

Chikako Hayashi

Mountain Guide

  • 19 reviews
 

I am a Mt Fuji guide and a backcountry ski guide, certified by the JMGA. I was born in Tokyo but currently live in Fuji-Yoshida city, located at the foot of Mt Fuji. Teaching was something that interested me since my school years, and thus chose to join a specialized college for coaching, instructorship, and sports biology, where I also started climbing and skiing in the mountains. After my graduation, I worked as a ski patrol for 10 years, 5 of which I worked through the year - Hakuba in the winter (of northern hemisphere) and in Methven, New Zealand in the summer (of northern hemisphere), and a backcountry ski guide for 10 years.

My main and favourite field of guiding is on and around Mt Fuji, but backcountry skiing is my favourite mountain sports! I guide backcountry skiing mainly around Hakuba areas but also have been a guide in Hokkaido for 2 years, and know Furano and Niseko areas very well. I also currently teach Japan Avalanche Network level 1 courses on avalanche risks and safety. I also enjoy rock climbing in my free time and love to share with you the beauty of the Japanese mountains through my favourite guiding routes, let it to be in trekking the mountains, snowshoeing with an onsen stay or backcountry skiing in Hakuba areas!

For me, mountains are a part of my life. It teaches me upsides and downsides of life, and I want guests to join me in this environment to realize the conveniences that surround us in our ordinary life and to be grateful of everything that lets us live.

I guide visitors from abroad quite frequently. Contact me if you’re also up for fun mountain adventures!!

 
 

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What People are Saying

  • 8 reviews

 

awesome expreience - perfect weather and great guide
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SPUD CROSSE
Chika, you must be the best guide in the world! Service-level 10+ ! Everything from transport suggestions, rentals and the whole climb was perfect! Thanks a lot! Niklas, Peter, Floris, Alex, Pär and Jon
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Jon-Arild Gjerde
Our trip went flawlessly. Chika is a true professional who put together a trip that my wife and I will not soon forget. The route was challenging, airy exhilirating and we wouldn\'t change a thing.
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Sam
Best experience of our life and was definitely made better with Chikako guiding us. She is an expert in hiking and did everything to make sure we are ok. Communication from the start was perfect and everything well organised.
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Nadine
 

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