2-day Mt Fuji Climb
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Join Koji, a JMGA certified guide, on this 2-day ascent to the summit of Japan's most sacred mountain. A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Private
2 Days
Jul - Sep
High
Beginner
Description
Mt. Fuji is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2013, but Mt Fuji is not just about the climb to the summit but a package with the beautiful nature and view around it. The appeal of Mt. Fuji is so great that it has become very crowded recently. To avid the crowds, I propose 2 days of climbing efficiently on the Shizuoka side.
Fitness Level: You must have good general fitness and it would be recommended if you work on regular cardiovascular exercises.
Itinerary Day 1: Meet at Gotemba Station in Shizuoka Prefecture before 9:00 a.m. Transfer to the trailhead parking lot by my car and take a bus to Mt. Fuji 5th Station (2,350 meters). After an hour of acclimatization, climb the Hoei Crater Route and stay in a high-altitude mountain hut (3,100 meters).
Day 2: Depart early in the morning（ 2-3:00 a.m.）, climb to the summit of Mt. Fuji, then basically descend all the way back to the trailhead parking lot（12:00 a.m.）. (You can leave your extra luggage at the mountain hut where you stay) I will then take you to Gotemba Station or Kawaguchiko Station, whichever is convenient for you.
During summer the mountain huts are very crowded even on weekdays, so please contact me and confirm your reservation as early as possible. I would be honored to be able to offer the same route that the current Emperor (who loves mountain) climbed and the hut that he stayed in.
If you are interested in joining us on this two-day journey to the summit of Mt. Fuji, please contact us!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transportation: Private drive （to Mizugatuka park from Gotemba station or Hotels in Hakone are also OK）＆ shuttle bus or taxi（from Mizugatuka park）
- About personal trekking equipment, For 4 people, I can lend you a light and one pole, a light jacket for outdoor activities.
- For 1-2 people, I can lend you rain pants or a down vest if the M size fits.
- Excluded from Price:
- Important: Mt. Fuji climbing fee (2025 season)
- In 2025, a mandatory fee of ¥ 4,000 (~$26) will be applied to all climbers. Please pay for your own and guide. Basically, the guide will make reservations for the hut. The guide will also do the Advanceregistration you need before you climb the mountain. Access may be restricted without reservation or proper gear, but it is not a big barrier if you ask the guide and prepare for it.
- Guide ＆ Guest Hut cost (JPY 10-13,000 or so per person including dinner and breakfast)
- Meals（Ramen Udon）, Beverage (water pet bottle JPY500, coke, tea, beer JPY700, sake）
- Toilet about JPY300 every use.
- Personal insurance of any kind.
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1
Meet at Gotemba Station in Shizuoka Prefecture before 9:00 a.m. Transfer to the trailhead parking lot by my car and take a bus to Mt. Fuji 5th Station (2,350 meters). After an hour of acclimatization, climb the Hoei Crater Route and stay in a high-altitude mountain hut (3,100 meters).
Day 2: Day 2
Depart early in the morning（ 2-3:00 a.m.）, climb to the summit of Mt. Fuji, then basically descend all the way back to the trailhead parking lot（12:00 a.m.）. (You can leave your extra luggage at the mountain hut where you stay) I will then take you to Gotemba Station or Kawaguchiko Station, whichever is convenient for you.
Details
Accommodation
Important: Mt. Fuji climbing fee (2025 season) In 2025, a mandatory fee of ¥ 4,000 (~$26) will be applied to all climbers. Please pay for your own and guide. Basically, the guide will make reservations for the hut. The guide will also do the Advance-registration you need before you climb the mountain. Access may be restricted without reservation or proper gear, but it is not a big barrier if you ask the guide and prepare for it.
More info
Best Period: July - end of Sep (For those experienced with crampons, the season can start from May)
Most mountain huts shut from mid September onwards, except for Sato hut. However, it is better if we can stay overnight at a hut higher than Sato hut to make the summit day easier. Thus, I recommend for you to schedule your climb before most of the huts close in mid September.
If you need to rent gears, check out http://www.yamarent.com/en/item.html?language=en for online gear rental.
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About the guide
Koji
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Trekking Guide
I began hiking and trekking in 1981, and started Guide service as a professnal JMGA (Japan Mountain Guides Association) guide in March 2005. I guide mainly in the mountains of Kanagawa prefecture, Tokyo, Mt.Fuji and Kanto area with members of my hiking circle, and occasionally as a guide for tour mountaineering, and individuals supporting everyone's enjoyable mountain walking. I sincerely welcome your visit to our country, and would be happy if you have any type of Hiking/ Travelling with me. I am good at planning of travel combination of History, Culture, Religion and Grommet as you like.
Languages
English | Japanese
Certificates
JMGA
Reviews with photos
5What people are saying about this trip
Eva
Koji was the perfect guide for our Mont Fuji ascension! We were well prepared and guided, had a wonderful experience thanks to Koji.
Barry
Koji was a great guide and without him I would not have reached the summit of Mt Fuji. We left on the opening day of the climbing season, and while the weather was ok for the first day, there was a storm predicted for the second day which was our intended summit day. Koji got me to our overnight hut in time for me to leave my pack and push on to the top. I would not have attempted that without Koji’s encouragement. I got to the top that night, and back down to our overnight hut. Most people staying in our hut that night, did not get to the top and the storm the next day meant they were unable to go up. Koji made the right weather calls and along with his encouragement, made me a very happy climber.
Anthony
Yann
Wonderful, Koji san is the best.
RICKY
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