Mt. Fuji Climbing by Prince Route

Description

Overview

Easiest, safest, and most enjoyable way to climb Mt. Fuji with an experienced English-speaking mountain guide
No night hike! Overnight at a mountain hut on the summit
Up to 8 participants per a guide
Mountain climbing gear rental available
Vegetarian curry dinner is available at the mountain hut on request
Special futon mattress at the hut
Pick-up and drop-off point : Choose from Shinkansen Shin-Fuji Station or JR Fujinomiya Station

Mt. Fuji climb may seem to be easy but it is NOT!— because of great elevation gain, rapidly changing weather, steep incline, long switchbacks, many climbers give up the attempt by suffering from the altitude sickness.
As local experts, we offer you the safest and the most enjoyable climb of Mt. Fuji.
There are four trails to climb Mt. Fuji to the top—Yoshida trail, Subashiri trail, Gotemba trail and Fujinomiya trail.
We take the route called PRINCE ROUTE, which combines Fujinomiya route with Gotemba route, named after the Crown Prince who has now become a new Japanese emperor hiked in 2008.
FUIJNOMIYA TRAIL 5th station is where you start climbing. It’s steeper and rockier, but locates higher than other trails (at 2,400 meters, or 7,874 feet above sea level) and the most direct way to the summit. You’ll reach to the summit around 5 o’clock and be able to view the beautiful sunset from there if the weather permits. You’ll spend the night at the mountain hut locates on the top of Mt. Fuji.
After viewing the sunrise and hike around the crater, you’ll go down from GOTEMBA TRAIL ,which is less crowded than other trails, as enjoying the magnificent views of Izu Peninsula, the cities below and Pacific Ocean.
After passing the 6th station, you’ll take the path toward Mt. Hoei—a Mt. Fuji’s newest volcanic crater, then return to Fujinomiya trail 5th station, where your driver awaits.
On your way back to the station, you’ll visit Fujinomiya city. After eating lunch, you’ll visit Fujisan Hongu Sengentaisha Shrine just like the pilgrims used to visit there after the climb to give thanks for the safe journey. (The pilgrims would also visit the shrine before the climb to pray and purify themselves in water of the shrine)

Itinerary

Day 1

Time
08:15	Meet up with your guide, then head to Fujinomiya trail 5th station by chartered taxi
09:30	Have lunch, prepare for climbing, acclimatize to the high attitude for about 1 hour
10:30	Start climbing The path is steep and rocky but there are mountain huts in every station
17:00-	Reach to the summit Visit a shrine (Fujisan Chojo Sengentaisha Shrine Okumiya) if you still have enough energy
18:00-	Enjoy Japanese curry dinner at the hut (Vegetarian curry and Halal curry is also available on request) Receive Summit conquest certification at the hut.

Day 2

Time
04:30	Wake up early and VIEW the SUNRISE at the SUMMIT (Goraiko)
	Breakfast and set off for your descent by GOTEMBA TRAIL, which is less steeper and less crowd
	After the 6th station, take the path to Mt. Hoei and Fujinomiya trail
11:00	Arrive Fujinomiya trail 5th station
12:00	Lunch, then Fujisan Hongu Sengentaisha Shrine
13:30	Shin-Fuji Station

Highlights

Availability/ Operating Hours	July – Sep 10 Tour starts on SUNDAY to FRIDAY
Meeting Time	08:15 or 08:45
Meeting Place	Shinkansen Shin-Fuji Station (08:15) JR Fujinomiya Station (08:45)
Time Required	2 days
Price	¥80,000 / person (for 4~5 persons) ¥73,000 / person (for 6 persons) ¥68,000 / person (for 7 persons) ¥60,000 /person (for 8 persons) **Including Tax
Number of persons	Minimum 4 person
What’s included	English speaking guide, meals, mountain hut with dinner and breakfast, transportation indicated in the itinerary, travel insurance.
What to bring
Language	English and Japanese
Wheelchair Friendly	No
Kids Friendly	No
Reservation	Please e-mail us at least 7days prior to the tour.
Payment Option	Payment in advance by credit card only (Visa card or Master card) is required.
Cancellation Policy	<Cancellatioon> Any cancellations made 20 – 8 days prior to the tour: 20% of the total amount 7 – 3 days prior: 30% of the total amount 2 days prior: 40% of the total amount 1 day prior: 50% of the total amount. The day of the tour or no show: 100% of the total amount <Change> Any changes made 7 – 3 days prior to the tour: 10% of the total amount 2 days prior : 20% of the total amount 1 day prior: 50% of the total amount The day of the tour: 100% of the total amount