Greet the rising sun from the top of Japan's highest peak with our Mt. Fuji 2 Day Climbing Tours! You'll travel by motor coach from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji's 5th station, a popular starting point for the trek. From there, you will hike up the mountain accompanied by an English-speaking guide. Although the hike can be strenuous at times, you'll have a chance to rest along the way at one of the 8th station huts before continuing your ascent. Finally arriving at the top, the sun's glorious appearance on the horizon will create a memory to last forever!

Tours for the 2009 climbing season are now over.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 : Tokyo - Mt. Fuji 5th station - 8th station
7:10 a.m.     Assemble at Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku on your own
8:00 a.m.     Leave Shinjuku via Chuo Expressway
11:00 a.m.   Arrive at Mt. Fuji 5th station (Lunch on your own at leisure)
1:00 p.m.     Leave Mt.Fuji 5th station via Kawaguchiko-Yoshidaguchi climbing trail
6:00 p.m.     Arrive at 8th station (elevation 2,910 m) Rest at Toyokan Hut (Dinner included)

Day 2 : 8th Station - Top of Mt.Fuji - 5th station
11:00 p.m.   Depart Toyokan Hut for summit
4:30 a.m.     Arrive at summit (sunrise and breakfast break)
5:30 a.m.     Leave summit via Kawaguchiko Yoshidaguchi descending trail
9:30 a.m.     Arrive at 5th station (Lunch on your own at leisure)
11:30 a.m.   Leave 5th station for Yamanakako Onsen (Public hot spring)
6:30 p.m.     Arrive at Shinjuku

Recommended equipment for climbing Mt.Fuji. Be sure to bring along warm clothes, as temperatures at the summit at night are much lower than at the start of the climb.

Tips from our tour guides

Bottled water is a necessity, but carrying too much can be a burden. Indeed, it's best to bring about 1 liter of water and buy more during the climb if neccessary. Although this may be a bit more expensive, it's worth it. The last part of the climb is the toughest, as progress may seem slow, but keep at it! The sunrise makes everything worthwhile.

Benefits only for tour participats:

(1) Your luggage can be stored! Before attempting the climb, many participants may mistakenly conclude that they need to bring a lot of gear. It is actually dangerous to be weighed down with too much equipment. Climbers need to carry only a limited amount of gear. We reccommend leaving unnecessary belongings at the mountain hut before your climb.

(2) Although there may be a lot of congestion at the mountain's peak, the tour provides a space to rest once you've arrived. Even during the busy climbing season in July and August, there will be free space ready for all tour members.

(3) The Tour will stop to relax at a natural hot spring after finishing the descent. Replenish your energy at the end of your journey!

The mystique of Mt.Fuji

Only people lucky enough to visit Japan in the summer will have the opportunity to challenge themselves by climbing to the top of Mt. Fuji, the spiritual symbol of Japan. This two-day tour is the experience of a lifetime! Forge close bonds with your fellow climbers as you share the difficult journey to the mountain's peak. If the weather is clear, you'll be able to enjoy a gorgeous view of starry skies from the highest spot in Japan. Reaching the top of the mountain and seeing the sunrise is a lofty goal that has become a tradition both for local Japanese and visitors from abroad. You'll need both good health and good weather on your side, so it is no easy task. Many people from all over the world have tried multiple times to complete the climb, but not all of them are successful. There is an experience only in Japan!