Fuji Foot Hills Small Traverse

NOV 10 - DEC 15, MARCH 15-JUNE 25
FOOTHILLS TRAVERSE

4-5 hours hike time | Difficulty: Intermediate | Distance: 6.2km | Terrain: forest at first, then rocky lava flows
Starting elevation 1,448m | Peak elevation 1,804m | Ending elevation 1,450m

Feel the grandeur of Mt. Fuji and experience unparalleled views of the summit on this one-way traverse along the volcanic base of the Mountain, through the Magic Gardens and up the summit of Mt. Fuji's 4th highest peak at 1,804m along the way!

FUJI FOOT HILLS TREK

Summit the 4th highest peek on Mt. Fuji

Group Trip: Free pickup up at Gotemba station included
Private Trip: Free hotel pick up at Kawaguchiko, Hakone or Gotemba area hotel

Delicious Bento lunch box and hot drinks provided

Sunrise climb option available! See the sunrise from a summit on Japan's most iconic mountain ☀️🎉

Don't go in circles. All of our itineraries start and end at different places so you never double-back or cover the same ground twice, assuring you see more of Mt. Fuji during your time!

Hiking rental equipment available

Check availability and book here

Tour Inclusions

Pricing

English speaking mountain guides
Group trips: free shuttle transportation service from Gotemba
Private trips: free shuttle transportation service from your hotel in the Hakone, Kawaguchiko or Gotemba area.
Delicious Bento lunch box and hot drinks provided
Rental gear available for purchase during checkout

Day hike: ¥19,000 +13% tax/fees (¥21,470 tax incl)
Sunrise hike (private only): From ¥29,000 +13% tax/fees (¥32,770 tax incl)

See private trip pricing here

Number in group	Price per person
1	¥59,000
2	¥39,000
3	¥34,000
4+	¥29,000

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation within 72 hours: 0% refund
Cancellation within 3-7 days: 50% refund
Cancellation 8+ days: 70% refund

Schedule

Option 1: Climb during the day
Available as a group or private trip

8:30am Gotemba Station pickup.
- Coming from Tokyo? Catch this train
- Coming from Hakone area? Catch this bus
- Coming from Kawaguchi-ko or Fujisan Station? Catch this bus
10:00am start hiking
1:00pm Arrive 4th highest summit and have lunch
3:00pm Arrive Mt. Fuji Gotemba Basecamp
4:00pm Gotemba Station Drop off (easy access to Hakone)

Option 2: 4th highest summit for sunrise
Available as a private trip only

03:00-3:30 Pickup at your Hakone or Kawaguchiko area hotel
04:00 Pickup at your Gotemba area hotel
05:00 start hiking
06:15 See sunrise from 4th highest summit and have hot drinks and breakfast!
9:30 Arrive back at base camp
10:30-11:30 drop off at a Hakone, Kawaguchiko or Gotemba area hotel or train station

* exact times will differ based on seasonality and varying sunrise time.