There is a Japanese proverb that says, "He who climbs Mt. Fuji is a wise man. He who climbs it twice is a fool."

See the breath-taking sunrise, meet lots of people, and make new friends while climbing Japan's most famous and iconic mountain.

Hike with a certified Mt. Fuji mountain guide or meet other hikers who want to climb Mt. Fuji freely at own pace and risks.

This hike includes a mountain hut stay (mandatory for all tours) en-route, making this challenging adventure also suitable for novice hikers. The mountain hut stay is a unique experience in itself, and greatly helps adjusting to the altitude. There is also the opportunity to visit an onsen after the hike to relax, recover, and reflect on your accomplishment at scaling Japan's highest mountain.

Cross this off your Japan 'to do' bucket list!

Saturday (Aug 31)

• Meet in Shinjuku at 8:50am
• Get on the bus (Bus departs at exactly 9am)
• Short stop for food/snacks on the way
• Arrive at Kawaguchiko 5th station around 12pm
• Get the rental gears (if needed) and get changed
• Have lunch (not provided)
• Gear check/safety briefing/stretching/group photo
• Start the hike around 1:30pm
• See the dramatic reflection of the sunset over the horizon (weather permitting)
• Arrive at the 8th station around 6pm
• Check-in at the reserved mountain hut
• Dinner at 6:30pm
• Get some sleep/rest

Sunday (Sep 1)

• Wake-up around 1am and get ready
• Start the hike
• Arrive at the summit around 4am
• Have breakfast (provided obento) while waiting for the sunrise
• See the sunrise (weather permitting)
• Optional crater walk (at your own risk)
• Start hiking down around 5:30am
• Arrive back at Kawaguchiko 5th station around 10am
• Return the rental gear (if any)
• Bus departs at 11am
• Stop by for onsen and lunch on the way (11:30am-1:30pm)
• Arrive back in Shinjuku around 4pm

Price includes;

• Private bus transportation (round-trip)
• Mountain hut accommodation
• Dinner (at 8th station mountain hut)
• Breakfast obento (at the summit)
• Fun and cute English/Japanese speaking hike coordinator (not a hike guide)
• Travel insurance
• Consumption tax

Extras; [Pay on the day]

• Mt. Fuji certified hike guide (3,000yen/person) *If you don't want to hike at your own risks
• Rain jacket and pants set rental (3,500yen) *Gore-Tex technology or equivalent
• Hiking boots rental (3,500yen) *Gore-Tex technology or equivalent
• Backpack rental (3,500yen) *With rain cover
• Hiking poles rental (2,500yen)
• Headlamp rental (1,000yen) *With spare batteries
• Gaiters (1,000yen)
• Full rental set (9,500) *Rain jacket/pants, gaiters, hiking boots, backpack (30L), backpack rain cover, hiking poles and headlight
• Oxygen canister (800yen)
• Emergency blanket (500yen)
• Entry fee to the onsen (1,000yen)

• Itinerary may vary due to the weather, traffic conditions, and other unavoidable circumstances.
• You MUST have your own insurance (health, social, company, etc.) to be able join. Please carry your Japanese National Health Insurance card (or travel insurance details) with you.
• This hike is ON rain or shine!
• Mountain weather can be unpredictable and can change without any warnings so be well prepared.
• There will be no refund in case you cannot reach the summit and have to turn back due to bad weather.
• Climbers of Mt. Fuji are asked to contribute 1,000 yen for the preservation of the environment, and maintenance of the trails and facilities for climber safety. There are collection stations at each trailhead.
• Mt. Fuji is 3,776m above sea level and Kawaguchiko-5th station (Mt Fuji starting point) is 2,305m (more than 1,500m vertical ascent).
• We will use the Kawaguchiko/Fujiyoshida hike trail for both the ascent and descent.
• The weather on the mountain will be very cold even in summer, around 0 to -5 °C with wind chill so be well equipped.
• Your goal is to reach the summit between 3:30-4:30am to avoid getting stuck in a ridiculous pilgrimage/traffic.
• You'll be exposed to strong winds for an hour at the summit before they open the summit shop/huts so make sure to bring extra layers.
• You will stay in a reserved mountain hut located at the 8th station to rest and to help acclimatize to the altitude.
• In case of bad weather or if you're suffering from altitude sickness before you reach the booked Mountain Hut. The participant must cover the mountain hut fee.
• We reserve the rights to refuse participants without proper hiking attire.
• Persons with heart ailment and/or serious knee problems are not allowed to participate.
• Reasonable fitness required.
• Oxygen (canister) is highly recommended as it helps prevent altitude sickness.
• Only bring the stuff you need for the hike, the lighter the backpack, the better.
• You can leave some of your stuff, such as spare clothes, in the lockers at the 5th station.
• You can buy food and drinks on the trail but it will be very expensive.
• This trip complies with All Nippon Travel Association's (ANTA) Mt Fuji Hiking guidelines where 'Bullet Climbing' (climbing continuously without a sufficient rest stop.) is no longer allowed. In recent years a number of serious illnesses' and injuries have occurred due to the altitude and increased popularity of the climb. This has also caused major congestion on the trails preventing climbers getting to the top for sunrise.
• Mt. Fuji mountain huts are a unique experience in itself. They are basic but are warm, dry, and provide good shelter from the elements, perfect for acclimatizing to the altitude, and making sure you maximize your enjoyment of the climb. They also have toilet facilities.
• At the summit you can hike around the crater (about 2 hr at your own risks) and/or send postcards to love ones from the summit post office (weather permitting).
• Hiking stick for sale at the 5th station (1,000yen or 1,500yen with flag).
• Stick stamps available at every stations for 200-300yen.
• Final details will be sent to the participants two days before the event.