Summit Mt. Fuji in June
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Climb Japan’s iconic, snow-capped Mt Fuji! Travel alongside Fujinomiya Trail under the expert guidance of certified guide Hama. This alpine adventure offers challenging terrain, significant elevation changes, and the chance to experience Mount Fuji without the summer crowds!
Private
1 Day
Jun
Very high
Advanced
Highlights
- ❄️ Snow-Capped Mount Fuji – Preseason Ascent in June
- 🧗♂️ For Experienced Hikers – Professionally Guided Challenge
- ⛑️ Guided by a Certified Guide & Registered Nurse for Safety
Description
Exclusive to experienced hikers and mountaineers, this preseason Mount Fuji ascent in June offers a rare opportunity to climb Japan’s iconic peak while it remains snow-capped. With snowy trails, cold conditions, and no summer crowds, it promises a true alpine adventure.
Reaching the summit depends on weather and trail conditions. For those with the necessary skills and endurance, standing atop this majestic mountain and returning safely is an unforgettable achievement.
Led by a certified guide who is also a registered nurse, this climb prioritizes both safety and experience. The journey begins with a meeting at a hotel near Shin-Fuji Station before traveling to the trailhead. From there, the ascent follows the Fujinomiya Trail, navigating challenging terrain and significant elevation changes. If conditions allow, the summit will be reached before making the descent back to the starting point, concluding the trip at Shin-Fuji Station.
Participants must have recent experience in long-distance hiking, regular trekking habits, and the ability to handle significant elevation changes at a strong pace. Familiarity with snow terrain and the proper use of crampons, an ice axe, or trekking poles is essential. This route includes demanding alpine sections, requiring both physical and technical preparedness.
f you’re ready to push your limits and take on this incredible adventure, we invite you to join us for a truly unique ascent of Japan’s most iconic peak!
Price includes
Price details
- [Price Includes] The guide fee, transportation (including meetup and drop-off as specified below, for up to 4 clients), and a pre-hike consultation via email or video call. [Not Included] Insurance, meals, drinks, and essential hiking gear (such as winter boots, crampons, helmet, ice axe or trekking poles, rain jacket and pants, backpack, insulation, etc.) are not included. A gear checklist and a 10% rental discount coupon code will be provided after booking. If you plan to rent gear, advance fitting and pick-up at the designated shop in Tokyo is essential. For details, please refer to the brochure the guide will share. [Transportation] Meet-up and drop-off are available only at your hotel or station in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture (Shin-Fuji Station). Drop-off is included only at Shin-Fuji Station. Drop-off at other locations is available upon request for an additional fee. Please note that pick-up service is not available from outside the Fuji City or Shin-Fuji Station area, including Tokyo, Hakone, Yokohama, Fuji Yoshida, or the Kawaguchiko area, as our departure typically begins very early in the morning (e.g., 4:00 a.m.). [Optional Add-ons] Framed Mount Fuji Summit Certificate – JPY 51,000. Custom drop-off (locations other than Shin-Fuji Station, up to approximately 1 hour from the trailhead) – JPY 30,000. Porter service for 1 day – JPY 60,000. (14% tax and transaction fee not included)
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Preseason Mt. Fuji Summit
04:00 AM – Meet at your hotel near Shin-Fuji Station ( Guide drives to the trailhead) 05:00 AM – Arrive at Fujinomiya 5th Station trailhead 06:00 AM – Start hiking toward the summit 12:00 PM – Reach the summit of Mount Fuji (weather & trail conditions permitting) 03:00 PM – Return to the trailhead 04:30 PM – Arrive back at Shin-Fuji Station / End of trip
Details
Accommodation
Recommended Hotel Before the Ascent: "Toyoko Inn Shin-Fuji-eki Minami-guchi"
If this hotel is fully booked or if you have specific preferences such as a Japanese-style ryokan, we have alternative recommendations available. Please feel free to ask your guide or coordinator for details.
Disclaimer
mportant Notes for Participants
Participants are required to complete a short questionnaire upon booking to confirm their eligibility and preparedness for this challenging ascent. Please provide accurate information to help ensure a safe and successful experience.
The guide may request flexibility in the itinerary depending on weather and trail conditions. To maximize our chances of reaching the summit, the schedule may be adjusted by advancing or postponing the climb.
If possible, please keep your schedule flexible for one day before and one day after the planned ascent date. Inform the coordinator or guide in advance if your availability allows for this.
Children under 15 years old are not permitted to join this ascent. Exceptions may apply. Please inquire with the coordinator or guide.
The guide may change the trail depending on snow conditions and wind direction. However, the planned route is the Fujinomiya Trail.
More info
Prerequisites
- Recent experience in long-distance hiking
- Regular hiking or trekking habits
- Ability to hike up to 12 hours with major elevation changes at an above-average pace
- Familiarity with snow terrain and proper use of crampons, ice axe, or trekking poles
This route includes sections of challenging alpine terrain. Participants must be physically and technically prepared.
Equipment you will need to bring
Crampons
Harness
Water bottle
Backpack
Helmet
Poles
Sunglasses
Gear list will be provided upon the booking confirmation
About the guide
Hama & Guides’ Team
4.5
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Guide Agency
Languages
English | Japanese
Certificates
JMGA | UIMLA
Reviews with photos
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5What people are saying about this trip
Sinead
I was coming to Japan with the idea of climbing Mount Fuji on the Fujinomiya Trail because I was coming during the off-season. I consider myself a more advanced hiker and climber, so was hiring a guide because of the potential for bad weather conditions. If you are someone that is less advanced or less experienced in hiking, you may want to consider hiring Hama who is absolutely excellent. He asked a lot of questions and made sure I was comfortable every step of the way during the hike that can be extremely helpful for some newer hikers and I appreciated his attention to detail. Like I said, I am a bit more advanced in hiking, so I felt pretty comfortable doing the whole climb and the trail is very well marked and paved for the most part. Hamas approach was very slow, steady and cautious. Which again I really appreciated and I can imagine other hikers and visitors coming would appreciate that as well. Hama was an incredible guide and I would recommend to those who are looking to summit Mt Fuji, especially in the off season. I had an amazing time (even though the weather was crappy, Hama and I made the best of it!!)
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