Climb Mt Fuji

A weekend trip to climb the mighty Mt. Fuji - the tallest and most iconic mountain in Japan!

Climb Mt Fuji

A weekend trip to climb the mighty Mt. Fuji - the tallest and most iconic mountain in Japan!
Climb Mt Fuji

Climb Mt Fuji

Overview

The official climbing season for Mt Fuji lasts for only a few months, from July to early September. The trek to the summit is extremely popular and is completed annually by around 250,000 people! Reaching the summit of this incredible mountain leaves an unbeatable feeling of achievement and the spectacular views are well worth the hike. Our hike will be timed so that we will reach the summit before the sunrise, catching the first rays of sunlight from the highest point in Japan while the rest of the country sleeps! There are several different approaches to climb Mt. Fuji. We will be taking the Yoshida trail starting at the Kawaguchiko 5th station (2305m). It is an intermediate level climb to the summit, which depending on your pace, will take 5 to 8 hours. The trail is approximately 6km long with an elevation change of around 1500m. While it is considered an intermediate level course, the Kawaguchiko trail is a suitable trail for all ages and all levels of experience. There is no actual climbing required, just hiking, but there are some steep parts where you need to use your hands. We will be taking the hike nice and easy to allow us to aclimatize to the alititude and reserve our energy.

The Plan

14:00 :
Meet in Shinjuku. All aboard the TSC Bus! Watch movies, chat with old and new friends and get excited! Stop for snacks / rest along the way
17:00 ~ 18:00 :
Arrive at Mt. Fuji 5th Station (2305m). Buy extra water/snacks etc if needed. Place uneeded luggage in lockers. Warm up stretches. Get used to the altitude. Meet at the start of the trail. Group photo.
18:00pm~19:00pm :
Hike to the 6th station safety guidance centre. Re-group. Get used to the altitude.
19:00pm :
Start the Mt Fuji Climb! Take it easy to get used to the change in altitude. Stop for rests / toilet / snack breaks at stations along the way.

1:00am~3:00am :
Arrive at the 8th station.
3:00am ~ 05:00am :
Hike to the Summit and rest at the top. Re-group to watch the sunrise. Watch the sun rise above the clouds from the highest spot in Japan!
5:00am~7:00am :
Optional 1~1.5hr hike around the crater at the top. Breakfast at one of the huts at the summit. Send a post card from the summit (summit post office open from mid-July).
7:00am~11:00am :
Descend from the summit back to the 5th station using the descent route
11:00am~12:00pm :
Re-group. Rest / Lunch at the 5th Station
12:00pm~15:00pm :
Bus back to Shinjuku stopping once for rest/snack break on the way.

Reviews

5.00

Dream come true. All thanks to the Tokyo Snow Club! For first-timers on Mt. Fuji, the expertise brought by Tokyo Snow Club will get you the most important aspect of climbing Mt. Fuji: Confidence. This was all made possible because the organization was well done, TSC guides were considerate and the people were lovely! I am glad I was able to expand my social network in Tokyo too, by making a few friends. Worth every penny for me!

Reo / 22 Jan 2023
5.00

It was great experience of hiking. Must try once if you are in Japan.

Amit / 05 Dec 2022
5.00

Although the weather for my trip was not ideal, the tour itself was great. The tour kept great timing for climbing the mountain and I would really recommend this tour if it’s your first time climbing Mount Fuji.

Sophia / 22 Nov 2022
5.00

It was a very wonderful trip . Thank you for providing the amazing guide with amazing people.

MAHAMMAD / 07 Oct 2022
5.00

Climbing mt. fuji was such an unforgettable experience! You will never forget it! The trip with Tokyo Snow Club was amazing, but most importantly, I felt safe the entire hike. We were put into groups and I always had a hiking buddy with me. My group leader always made sure we were doing okay as well. I would definitely recommend hiking with the Tokyo Snow Club!

Louisa / 21 Sep 2022
5.00

I joined this tour as solo, and I got new friendly friends to hike with! I was scared to try the highest mountain in Japan, but it was absolutely amazing!! The weather was great like walking under clear stars and with beautiful view! Thank you SO MUCH again, the team of Tokyo Snow Club. I would LOVE to recommend the trips with Tokyo Snow Club!

Miku / 08 Sep 2022
5.00

It was an amazing experience that I will cherish forever! All the guides and my fellow climbers were so nice and supportive!! Cheers to TSC for conducting such amazing trip. Would love to join another trip with TSC very soon!

Parama / 07 Sep 2022
5.00

Best experience in 4 years living in Japan! Guides are very considerate and caring. It was my second Fuji climbing and definitely better than the first one!

Senia / 06 Sep 2022
5.00

It was really a nice trip. the tour guide was helpful and motivative.

Debanath / 05 Sep 2022
5.00

The hike up the zigzag path to Mt. Fuji was challenging, but reaching the summit made me happy and spiritually refreshed. The view was breathtaking! Thanks for the efficiently and safely organized trip.

Aleksandra / 10 Aug 2022