Off Season Mt. Fuji Tour

SEP 11 - OCT 15
OFF SEASON 2-DAY MT. FUJI TOUR

¥50,000 +10% Japanese sales tax

Trip Overview

The Off Season 2-Day Mt. Fuji Tour offers a more peaceful and relaxed approach to climbing Mt. Fuji. On day 1 we climb to a mountain hut located at 3,000 meters and on Day 2 we climb to the summit and back down the mountain. The sunrise is seen from our mountain hut at the 7th station on day 2, before continuing our climb to the summit.

From mid September, the trails leading up to the summit of Mt. Fuji are often deserted giving our guests more of an opportunity to enjoy the mountain and its surroundings. The Off Season 2-day tour is led by English speaking guides dedicated to assisting our guests in navigating Mt. Fuji, from Tokyo to the summit and back again to Tokyo.

Tour Inclusions

English speaking mountain Guides
Round trip transportation by private bus (Departing from Tokyo's Tochomae train station or Gotenba train station)
Three hot meals (Day 1 Lunch and Dinner & Day 2 Breakfast)
Mountain hut accommodation at Taiyokan (3000 meters)
1 complimentary soft drink, water or soft serve ice cream provided at the 5th station after descent
Japanese Hachimaki head band, wet wipes, ear plugs and eye mask
Certificate of summiting Mt. Fuji

Schedule

Day 1
Meet at Tochomae Station in Tokyo or Gotemba Station near Mt.Fuji depending on your preference. The tour will leave promptly at the published departure time of 8:30 a.m.

Departing Tokyo by private bus, we will make our way to the Subashiri trail 5th station, via Gotenba station. After enjoying a delicious lunch provided by our partner mountain hut, we will gear up and depart for the 7th station (3,000 meters), where lodging is taken for the night. A hot dinner of hamburger, rice and pork soup is provided by our mountain hut.

Day 2
Right before sunrise, we will be awaken for a hearty meal of grilled salmon, rice and miso soup. From right outside our mountain hut, we will watch the sunrise, with views of the Tokyo's sky scrapers and pacific ocean in the background.

Departing shortly after sunrise, the group will continue the 3-4 hour climb up to the summit. After pictures and various summit celebrations, the group will descend back to the Subashiri 5th station and return to Tokyo via Gotenba station.

View full itinerary

Food and Snacks

Included in your tour is lunch and dinner on Day 1 and breakfast on Day 2. Lunch on day 1 is provided at the trail head, just before embarking on our climb. There is a large variety of traditional Japanese cuisine to choose from, including ramen, katsudon, soba etc. Dinner is served at our lodging at the 7th station and includes a filling meal of hamburger, rice and pork soup. For breakfast you will be served grilled salmon, rice and miso soup. Vegetarian curry can be provided by FMG upon request prior to departing the trail head. After descent we will stop by the 5th station where participants are given time to eat lunch if you choose to do so. One complimentary soft drink, water or soft serve ice cream is provided at the 5th station mountain hut. You will need pack snacks for each day of your climb.

Accommodation

Mountain hut accommodation is provided by Taiyokan, located at 3000m / 9842ft. This mountain hut is located approximately three hours from the summit of Mt. Fuji.

Huts on Mt. Fuji were originally built as shelter from harsh mountain conditions and offer simple dorm style accommodation. Accommodations consist of a bunk, bedding, sleeping bag and pillow all in the Japanese style. Although accommodation is much quieter and spacious during the off season, the sleeping room is one big common area and you will not have the privacy or the space you would in a hotel room. Eye masks, as well as ear plugs come highly recommended and are provided by FMG. These huts offer a fantastic cultural experience unique to Mt. Fuji and are a great way of meeting fellow climbers, exchanging stories, and experiencing camaraderie that you will never find in a five star hotel.

Physical Fitness

The summit of Mt. Fuji is at 3,776m / 12,389ft. If you are not used to elevation, you may experience nausea, headaches, and shortness of breath. However, with proper physical fitness, this can be mitigated. Download our guide to help you physically and mentally prepare for your climb up Mt. Fuji.