Minimum Guests
2 Person
Activate Day
1 Nights/ 2 DaysBest Travel Time (2026 Official Climbing Season)
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Period |
Weather & Crowd |
Highlights & Tips |
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Jul 1 - 15 |
Variable (afternoon thunderstorms possible), low crowd |
Quieter trails; partial mountain huts open; book accommodations early |
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Jul 16 - Aug 15 |
Stable, highest sunrise success rate, peak crowd |
School vacation peak; all facilities operational; reserve huts 3 months in advance |
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Aug 16 - Sep 10 |
Cooler temps, decreasing crowd |
Scenic autumn light; check hut closure schedules (some close late Aug) |
Mountain Hut Accommodation (8th Stn)
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Facility |
Details |
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Room Type |
Dormitory-style open beds (mixed-gender common); limited private rooms (Tomoekan) |
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Amenities |
Sleeping bag + mat provided; no showers (water conservation); shared toilets |
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Meals |
Dinner (simple hot meal: rice, soup, protein) + breakfast included |
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Key Huts |
- Taishikan: 3,100m, 2.5hrs to summit Goraikoukan: 3,450m,1.5hrs to summit |
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Reservation |
Book via official websites (English available); show confirmation email at 5th Stn gate |
Essential Gear List
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Category |
Items |
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Footwear |
Anti-slip hiking boots (waterproof) |
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Clothing |
Layered system: quick-dry clothing + fleece + windproof jacket; gloves/hat |
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Equipment |
Trekking poles; headlamp (2-day hike mandatory); 2L water bottle |
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Extras |
SPF 50+ sunscreen; sunglasses; energy gels; portable charger |
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Documents |
Reservation confirmation; passport; cash (no ATMs on mountain) |
Safety & Timing Tips
1. Pace Control: Ascend 300m/hr; descend 500m/hr to avoid knee strain
2. Altitude Sickness: Rest at 7th Stn if dizzy; carry medication
3. Weather Alert: Check Mt. Fuji Weather 1 day prior
4. Time Management: No delays >5mins at checkpoints; prioritize summit by 12:00 (1-day hike)
Tour Timeline
If you need to increase or reduce the number of travellers, please contact us for customised arrangements.
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Day 1: Ascent to 8th Stn Hut (4-Hour Hike)
Difficulty: ★★☆ | Daily Hike ≤8hrs | Sunrise View Guaranteed
Suitable for: All fitness levels (acclimatized route)
Checkpoint
Altitude
Time
Duration
Key Actions
Subaru Line 5th Stn
2,305m
13:00
0min
Depart after lunch (avoid midday heat)
7th Stn
2,700m
14:30
1hr30min
Light snack break; adjust pace
8th Stn Hut
3,100m
17:00
2hrs30min
Check-in; dinner; rest early for summit
- None
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Day 2: Summit & Descent (7.5-Hour Hike)
Checkpoint
Altitude
Time
Duration
Key Actions
Hut Departure
3,100m
01:30
0min
Headlamp + warm layers mandatory
New 8th Stn
3,300m
02:30
1hr
Brief gear check; hydrate
Summit
3,776m
03:30
1hr
Wait for sunrise ("Goraiko"); 30-min photo session
Descend Start
3,776m
05:00
0min
Descend in morning light; watch for loose rocks
Return to 5th Stn
2,305m
09:00
4hrs
Complete journey; post-hike recovery
- Breakfast
Accommodation
We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.
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