Two Day Mt Fuji Tour via Fujinomiya

MT. FUJI TOUR VIA FUJINOMIYA ROUTE
PRIVATE TRIPS ONLY
JUL 1 - AUG 30

Trip Overview

Utilizing two trails and a secret route involving a traverse, our private 2-day Mt. Fuji tour via the Fujinomiya route 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 at 3,300 meters and on Day 2 we climb to the summit and back down the mountain. Upon reaching our mountain hut on day 1, guests will enjoy a hot dinner of all you can eat curry rice, then rest before our twilight climb to the summit. Awaking before dawn, participants will continue the climb up Mt. Fuji in order to reach the summit in time for the sunrise.

This private 2-day Mt. Fuji tour takes you on a journey to the summit of Mt. Fuji via a route few have ventured before, making this a very special and unique Mt. Fuji experience. Available exclusively as a private tour option, only a select few have the opportunity of engaging in this remarkable encounter of Mt. Fuji.

Featured in the 2013 National Geographic and 2016 Lonely Planet Japan

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Tour Inclusions

Climb to the summit of Mt. Fuji utilizing two trails, locally known routes, and escaping the crowds
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)
A private native-English speaking guide dedicated to your needs
One nights lodging at Akaiwa Hachigo, located at 3,300 meters on the Gotenba trail
Dinner on Day 1 (all you can eat curry rice, with homegrown vegetables) and breakfast on Day 2 (A hearty breakfast of eggs, ham, rice and miso soup)
A certificate of summit provided to all summiteers
Basic accident insurance (does not cover rescues as rescues are performed by private companies)

Schedule

Day 1
Custom pick up at your accommodation of choice within Tokyo or Mt. Fuji area. Pick up between 6:30-8:30 am depending on pick up location.

Depart for Mt. Fuji via private vehicle, making our way to the Fujinomiya 5th station. Beginning our climb at 2,400 meters, we will follow the Fujinomiya trail up to 3,300 meters, where we will rest and lodge for the night. A hot dinner of all you can eat Japanese curry rice is provided by our mountain hut.

Day 2
Awake before dawn, as we continue our climb up in the dark, lighting the path with head lamps. After a 2 hour climb to the summit, we will watch the sunrise from Japan's highest peak.

Weather permitting, the option to climb around the crater will be on offer. After celebrating our summit and eating a hot breakfast of eggs, ham, rice and miso soup, the group will descend back to the Fujinomiya 5th station and return to your accommodation of choice within Tokyo or the Mt. Fuji area.

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Food and Snacks

The 2-day private Mt. Fuji tour includes your dinner on Day 1 and breakfast on Day 2. Akaiwa Hachigo mountain hut, uses its farmed vegetables at the base of Mt. Fuji to concoct a delicious bowl of Japanese curry for dinner. And its not just one bowl, its all you can eat! For breakfast, eggs, ham, rice and miso soup is served after our return from the summit. The hot food tastes delicious and enriches your Japanese experience of Mt. Fuji. This mountain hut does not have a vegetarian option available. However, if we are informed in advanced of your dietary needs, our guides can carry up vegetarian or vegan curry packs up with them for your dinner.

You will need to provide 2 lunches on your own; lunch on day 1 will be part way through our climb and lunch on day 2 is after our descent of Mt. Fuji. Note that mountain huts serving lunch meals on the trail may be infrequent at times; prices are generally between JPY800-1,500 per meal. Sometimes it proves best to pack your own lunch with you for day 1. You will need to pack snacks for each day of your climb.

Accommodation

Akaiwa Hachigo mountain hut is located at 3,300 meters at the 8th Station. This mountain hut is located approximately 2 hours from the summit of Mt. Fuji and marks the final crux on the trail to Japan's highest point.

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.

From summer 2021 guests are now each afforded 1 tatami mat worth of space. This means it is no longer shoulder to shoulder sleeping conditions, however, there will still be multiple climbing parties sleeping in the same 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 located 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.