Off-Season Private 2-Day Mt. Fuji Tour

SEPTEMBER 11 - OCTOBER 15

This tour takes place over two days and includes one night spent at a mountain hut at the 7th station (3,000 meters). The standard itinerary is to watch the sunrise from outside our mountain hut accommodation, however if the stars align (favorable weather, dry gear, good group pace etc), the guides may propose a summit sunrise attempt.

Climb Mt. Fuji with a group of friends, colleagues, or family. Whether you're organizing a private trip with friends, a team building trip, or a charity climb, we can help. Please contact us about your plans.

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Off-Season 2-Day Mt. Fuji Climb Overview

Utilizing the Subashiri trail for a less crowded and more local experience, our Off-Season Private 2-Day Mt. Fuji Tour will guide you to the summit of Mt. Fuji, escaping the crowds along the way.

The trip begins with custom pick-up at your accommodation in Tokyo or the Mt. Fuji area. On Day 1, we climb to a mountain hut located above 3,000 meters. Then on Day 2, we climb to the summit and back down the mountain.

In addition to the absence of crowds, another advantage of doing a private tour in the off-season is that you can make use of our in-house rentals (listed here) rather than having to rent elsewhere!

Custom pick up and drop off by private vehicle at your hotel or residence in Tokyo, Mt. Fuji or Hakone areas (via our private free shuttle service)

English speaking mountain guide

One nights accommodation in a mountain hut above 3,000 meters

Lunch and Dinner on Day 1 and Breakfast on Day 2 eaten at our partner mountain huts

Take home an original FMG souvenir

A certificate of summit, provided to all summiteers

Basic accident insurance (does not cover rescues as rescues are performed by private companies)

Sample Itinerary

Summit Mt. Fuji in two days, escaping the crowds along the way. The trip begins with custom pick up at your accommodation in Tokyo or the Mt. Fuji area. On Day 1 we climb to a mountain hut located above 3,000 meters and on Day 2 we climb to the summit and back down the mountain.

The standard itinerary is to watch the sunrise from outside our mountain hut accommodation, however if the stars align (favorable weather, dry gear, good group pace etc), the guides may propose a summit sunrise attempt.

Day 1

8:30-9:00 a.m. Meet in the lobby of your hotel (Tokyo area pick up) and depart for Subashiri 5th station.
11:00-11:30 a.m. Meet in the lobby of your hotel (Mt. Fuji area pick up i.e. Hakone, Gotenba, Kawaguchiko)
12:00-12:30 p.m. Arrive at Subashiri 5th station
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch at the Subashiri 5th station
1:00 p.m. Team discussion on Mt. Fuji; begin climbing.
4:00-6:00 p.m. Arrive at 8th station mountain hut, hot dinner and sleep.

Day 2

5:00-5:30 a.m. Wake up and watch sunrise from outside our mountain hut, eat breakfast
5:45-6:15 a.m. Leave mountain hut and head for the summit (about a 3 hour climb)
9:00-10:00 a.m. Reach summit; Depending on weather and time restraints, an hour circuit of Mt. Fuji's 8 peaks may be offered.
10:00-11:00 a.m. Begin descent for the Subashiri 5th station.
1:00-2:00 p.m. Arrive at 5th station; rest for a bit, lunch, buy souvenirs etc
2:00-3:00 p.m. Depart for your hotel
3:00-5:00 p.m. Drop off at Mt. Fuji area hotel (Hakone, Gotenba, Kawaguchiko)
5:00-7:00 p.m. Drop off at Tokyo area hotel

Mountain Hut Accommodation above 3,000 meters

Mountain huts on Mt. Fuji were originally built as emergency shelters and exist to this day as shelters from harsh mountain conditions. Our hut offers simple dorm style accommodation. Because the mission of huts on Mt. Fuji is to provide safety and shelter to as many hikers as possible, it is not possible to pay for extra space. The mountain hut will provide the essential shelter and food you need to reach Mt. Fuji's summit.

It is important to note that huts on Mt. Fuji, including this hut, do not provide a heated dry room for drying out wet gear. Be sure to climb with spare, dry clothes kept in dry bags so you will have a change of clothes in the event you show up at the mountain hut in wet weather.

Mt. Fuji mountain 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.

Required Gear

Proper gear will keep you warm, dry, and safe. See our required gear list here.

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.