Mount Fuji Summit Tour
An Unforgettable Journey to Japan's Highest Peak

Image of climbing Mt. Fuji
Aiming for the summit of Mount Fuji, the highest peak in Japan
Mount Fuji Climbing Tour
We will climb Mount Fuji, the highest peak in Japan at 3,776m above sea level and a World Heritage Site. Of the several hiking trails, we will use the Yoshida Trail, which is the most popular and suitable for beginners.
We will spend one night at a mountain hut at the 7th station to acclimatize to the altitude before aiming for the summit.
The climb will proceed at a comfortable pace and will be accompanied by an experienced mountain guide and English-speaking staff with Mount Fuji climbing experience, who will provide thorough support throughout the climb.

"Mt. Fuji climbing tour"
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[Departures on July 30th and August 18th, 2025]

Mt. Fuji climbing guided tour, 2 days and 1 night

  • Mt. Fuji
  • Mt. Fuji
  • Mt. Fuji
  • ロイヤルホテル河口湖（イメージ）
2 Days
￥60,000

[Departing from Shinjuku Station (Tokyo)] Climbing Mt. Fuji, staying in a mountain hut, accompanied by a mountaineering guide and English-speaking staff

This is a small-group climbing tour for a maximum of 1 traveler people, aiming to reach the summit of Mount Fuji, a World Heritage Site.
You will be accompanied by an experienced guide and English-speaking staff, who will support you with safety and security as their number one priority.
You will stay overnight in mountain huts and proceed at a comfortable pace, making it easier for you to acclimatize to the altitude and increasing your chances of successfully reaching the summit.
The tour is packed with content that even beginners can enjoy with peace of mind, including a tour around the crater rim including Japan's highest point, Kengamine, meals included, information on renting mountain climbing equipment, and a stop at a hot spring after descending the mountain.
Climbing difficulty:★★★☆☆
Elevation difference: 1450m
Walking distance: Approximately 14km
Walking time: Approximately 10 hours (excluding breaks)
itinerary

Day 1
8:40 Meet in front of Shinjuku Kogakuin University. Our staff will be waiting for you holding up the purple flag of "JAPAN BURARI TRIP." Please tell us the name of the person who made the reservation.
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11:00 Arrive at Yamadougu Rental Shop Kawaguchiko Store. Pick up the equipment you reserved in advance (stay time approx. 40 minutes). Please make your reservation on the website. (https://www.yamarent.com/) 10% discount coupon for rentals over 5,000 yen [tlifen]
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12:30 Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station, altitude 2,305m (approximately 90 minutes for eating, changing clothes, and preparation) Lunch of Yamanashi Prefecture's specialty, Houtou.
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14:00 Climbing guide gives explanation and warm-up exercise. Let's slowly get our bodies used to the climb.
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14:30 Start of the climb (approximately 3 hours). You can leave your belongings on the bus.
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17:30 Arrive at the 7th station mountain hut (altitude approx. 2,900m), have curry for dinner (not suitable for vegetarians), sleep in a shared room for men and women
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23:00 Start climbing to the summit. Those who decide not to reach the summit will descend on their own. You can also see the sunrise from the mountain hut. We will provide you with a breakfast lunch and some snacks such as bread.

Day 2
[Late-night departure for the summit]
4:00 Arrive at the summit at Yoshidaguchi (altitude approx. 3,725m). Climb for 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours from the 7th station. Watch the sunrise.
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4:30 Go around the summit and head to the crater rim to reach Kengamine peak, the highest point in Japan at 3,776m (approx. 90 minutes). Those who do not participate can just stroll around the summit.
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6:00 Start descending. 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours to the 5th station of the Fuji Subaru Line
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10:00 Arrive at Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station (altitude approx. 2,305m). Stay time approx. 60 minutes. Free lunch.
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11:00 Depart from Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station
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11:30 Hot spring bath at Royal Hotel Kawaguchiko (approximately 60 minutes) Please bring your own towel. Towels are also available for purchase. *You can also use souvenir towels.
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12:30 Depart from Royal Hotel Kawaguchiko
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12:50 Return rental items at Yamadougu Rental Shop Kawaguchiko store (approx. 30 minutes)
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13:20 Depart from Yamadougu Rental Shop Kawaguchiko store
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16:00 Disband around Shinjuku Station (return time may be delayed depending on weather, descent time, etc.)

<Number of meals> Breakfast: 0 times / Lunch: 1 time / Dinner: 1 time

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Key points for climbing Mt. Fuji

temperature
The average temperature at the summit of Mt. Fuji in July and August is about 4 to 5°C (equivalent to the temperature in mid-winter in Tokyo). The coldest time is when you stand at the summit watching the sunrise. However, at the fifth station, the trailhead, there are days when the temperature exceeds 20°C, and climbing in the blazing sun will make you sweat even in just a T-shirt. When climbing Mt. Fuji, it is important to take adequate measures against the cold and adjust your clothing frequently.
wind
Above the fifth station of Mt. Fuji, there are no forests or other protection from the wind, so if the wind speed exceeds 15 m/s, pebbles start flying, and if it exceeds 20 m/s, it becomes almost impossible to walk. If it exceeds 25 m/s, people can be blown away. Even if the weather is fine, climbing may be canceled due to strong winds.
rain
Sometimes, the entirety of Mount Fuji is completely covered by thunderclouds, which can make your hair stand on end while climbing, and at night you can see electrical discharges all over the place. When this happens, you must take refuge in the nearest mountain hut. Generally, thunderclouds only cover the mountain for a few hours, so you can resume climbing once the thunderclouds have passed, but you should still be extremely careful.
Rockfall
Falling rocks are extremely dangerous not just on Mt. Fuji but while climbing mountains. If you are caught in a falling rock, shout loudly to alert those around you, move into the shade on the mountain side of the trail and lie down with your hands covering your head. The most important thing is to avoid causing a rockfall. Never walk off the trail or throw or kick rocks. To prevent falling rocks, it is also important to avoid walking on the edge of the trail as much as possible and not sitting with your legs stretched out on the slope when taking a break.
altitude sickness
Many people experience altitude sickness when climbing Mt. Fuji. The average atmospheric pressure at the summit of Mt. Fuji is about 640 hPa, which is only two-thirds that of the sea level. Specific symptoms of altitude sickness include headache, dizziness, nausea, and loss of appetite, and as the condition worsens, it can lead to loss of consciousness and convulsions. The way to deal with this is to warm up your body, hydrate, and take plenty of rest while taking deep breaths (sometimes just lowering the altitude a little can make you feel better). As a preventative measure, take a sufficient break at the fifth station, the trailhead, and allow your body to acclimate to the new atmospheric pressure before climbing at a slow pace. Taking deep, slow breaths is also effective.
How to spend time at a mountain hut
As we will be leaving again for the summit in the middle of the night, we will have dinner and go to bed immediately after arriving at the mountain hut. Please turn off your mobile phone or put it on silent mode while in the mountain hut. Note that the mountain hut is self-generated so there is limited electricity and it is not possible to charge mobile phones. There is also a fee to use the toilets on Mt. Fuji, and a contribution of about 200 yen is required each time. Smoking and eating/drinking are prohibited in the sleeping area. Other guests will be resting there too, so please try to be quiet.

Tips

Toilets: Your mountain guide will check the situation and allow you time to use the toilet. All toilets are charged and require a tip of 100 to 300 yen (please prepare some coins).

Mobile phone: Docomo, Softbank, and au are within the area from the trail to the summit and can make calls. However, this may vary depending on the model you have, the weather, and other conditions.

Leaving the group: If you leave the group and wish to descend due to illness or other reasons, please inform the mountain guide or tour conductor. You will stay the night at the nearest mountain hut and descend the mountain on your own the next morning (mountain hut fees are at your own expense).

Other: Weekends during the peak season are particularly busy, and traffic jams can form between the fifth station and the mountain trail, making it possible for the journey to take longer than initially expected.

The process of climbing Mt. Fuji

  • Mt. Fuji trailhead 5th station
  • Mt. Fuji trailhead 5th station

[Start of climbing] 5th station

  • 14:30 Start climbing
  • Altitude 2,300m
Once you arrive at the fifth station via the Fuji Subaru Line, your climb up Mount Fuji will finally begin! It will take about an hour to prepare your clothes, luggage, and other items. After entering the Yoshida Trailhead in the afternoon, you will be on a wide, flat road for a while, and will head to the summit under the guidance of a mountain guide.
  • Climbing Mt. Fuji Yoshida Route

5th station - 7th station

  • Duration: Approximately 3 hours
From the fifth to the seventh station, we climb slowly, making safety our number one priority! From the sixth station onwards, there is no shade, so it is important to take precautions against heatstroke, such as wearing a hat.
  • Mountain hut "Toriiso"
  • An example of a room at the mountain hut "Toriiso"

[Rest Area] Seventh Station Mountain Hut

  • 17:30 Arrive at mountain hut
  • Altitude 2,300m
  • Duration: Approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes
After arriving at the mountain hut, we will have dinner and take a nap. The time we stay is limited, so it is important to rest up properly in preparation for the next departure in the middle of the night. Please note that the rooms are separated by gender. There are no baths or washrooms, so we recommend bringing wet tissues to wipe yourself down.
  • Climbing Mt. Fuji Yoshida Route

7th station - 8th station

  • 23:00 Depart from mountain hut
  • Journey time: about 2 hours 40 minutes
After taking a break at a mountain hut, we resumed climbing at around 11pm on the same day. Once we passed the eighth station, the altitude exceeds 3,000m, and many people suffer from altitude sickness. It is important to stay hydrated and take deep breaths.
  • Climbing Mt. Fuji Yoshida Route

Eighth station - summit

  • 8th Station: 3,400m above sea level
  • Journey time: about 1 hour 35 minutes
Just one more push from the 8th station to the summit of Mt. Fuji. We continue on the rest of the rugged path, aiming to see the sunrise from the summit.
  • 富士登山 富士山山頂
  • 富士登山 富士山山頂

Arrive at the summit and watch the sunrise

  • 4:00 Arrive at the summit
  • Peak time: about 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Altitude 3,776m
After reaching the summit, enjoy the view of the sunrise from Mount Fuji, the highest peak in Japan. After circling the summit, head around the crater rim to reach Kengamine, the highest point in Japan at 3,776m.

*Depending on the weather, you may not be able to see the sunrise.

Descend to the fifth station

  • 6:00 Start of descent
  • Duration: Approximately 4 hours
After enjoying the view from the summit, it's finally time to head down. The path can be slippery, so be careful not to fall or get injured as you descend the mountain.

After the climb
Refresh in the hot springs

Hot spring (image)
After descending the mountain, it's time to take a bath in the hot springs at the Royal Hotel Kawaguchiko to wash away the fatigue and sweat from your climb and refresh yourself.
Hotel homepage (English)

What to wear and what to bring

When climbing Mt. Fuji, it is essential to prepare your clothing and belongings in advance!

clothing

Innerwear and winter clothing
We recommend a long-sleeved undergarment that is highly moisture-retentive, breathable, and quick-drying. It is also a good idea to bring along some cold weather clothing, such as a thin fleece or sweater (the temperature at the summit is around 5-10°C even in midsummer). Avoid cotton sweatshirts, as they become heavy and cold when wet.
pants
Wear stretchy clothing such as tracksuits or trekking pants. Jeans become heavy when wet, so they are not suitable for mountain climbing.
shoes
Hiking or trekking shoes with hard soles that cover your ankles are best! New shoes may cause blisters, so be sure to break them in beforehand. Thick socks are best, but be careful not to make them too tight when you put on your shoes.
hat
Be sure to bring a hat to prevent sunburn, heatstroke, and injury. It's even safer to take measures to keep it from being blown away by the wind. Sunglasses are also recommended to protect against the sun during the day.
gloves
It is necessary when climbing rocky areas and when descending (work gloves are fine). It also works as a cold weather item.
rain gear
Be sure to bring a separate type of rain gear that can be separated into top and bottom. Be careful, as the kind of rain gear sold at convenience stores can tear easily.

It is a good idea to separate your backpack for hiking from your regular luggage before you leave. It is best to separate the items in your backpack by type and purpose, and then put everything in a plastic bag (if you only use a backpack cover, the items inside will get wet in the rain). As a guide, a backpack with a capacity of around 30 liters is recommended.

What to bring

Change of clothes and towel
Prepare underwear, shirts, socks, etc. in case you get wet from rain or sweat. At least two towels. You can also wrap them around your neck to protect yourself from the sun and the cold.
Behavioral food & beverages
Candy, chocolate, etc. Jelly drinks and supplements are also OK. Drinks are limited to about two 500ml plastic bottles, and water or tea is recommended. You can buy them at mountain huts, so if you run out, buy some and replenish them.
Sunscreen & sunglasses
The ultraviolet rays on Mount Fuji are very strong, so it's a good idea to bring sunscreen and sunglasses. Sunglasses will also help protect you from sand and dust.
Flashlight
It is convenient to have a headlamp so that you can keep your hands free. It is useful when climbing at night. It is better to have a waterproof headlamp, and you should also check the batteries.
Masks & Wet Wipes
A mask will protect you from dust (a disposable one will do). Wet tissues are pocket-sized and will come in handy when you want to wipe your body.
wallet
Toilets on Mount Fuji cost a fee (around 200 yen), so be sure to have some 100 yen coins ready.
Garbage bag
Bring a few to take home any rubbish you have. Larger ones can also be used to waterproof your backpack.
Pharmaceuticals
If you have any medications for chronic illnesses, please bring them with you. It is also a good idea to have medicine for headaches and stomach aches. Also, do not forget your health insurance card.

Also check out this (external site)

Official Mt. Fuji climbing website "Equipment required for climbing" (English) →

​Frequently Asked Questions about Mt. Fuji Climbing Tours

Is there climbing equipment available for rental?

Yes, you can rent mountaineering equipment separately. For more information, please check the details page of each tour.

Can I quit mid-climb?

If you need to quit due to poor health, please inform your mountain guide or tour leader first. You will stay the night at the nearest mountain hut and descend the mountain on your own the next morning (the fee for the nearest mountain hut will be borne by the customer).

Can I buy more water during the hike?

Yes, you can purchase them at the mountain hut.

What should I bring when climbing Mt. Fuji?

​The "Clothing and Items to Bring" section on our website lists what you should bring on the day. The official Mt. Fuji climbing website (an external website) also lists the necessary equipment, so please refer to it.

Are there toilets on Mount Fuji?

Yes, there is. Please note that there is a fee to use the toilets, and a tip of about 100 to 300 yen is required. Therefore, it is convenient to have some coins ready.

Am I eligible to join the tour?

As a general rule, customers who are high school students or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Additionally, customers who are elementary school students or younger cannot participate, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Customers who are elderly or have concerns about their physical strength should consult a doctor before applying. We may ask you to submit a health questionnaire, medical certificate, consent form, etc. Furthermore, we may refuse your participation if we determine that you are not physically fit.

Is mountain climbing a group activity?

Yes. This is a group tour aiming to reach the summit.