Mt. Fuji is the most iconic symbol of Japan, and is a goal for many visitors and foreign residents, not to mention the thousands of Japanese people who climb the mountain every year. The climb itself is not terribly difficult and even beginners are able to climb the mountain. You should be aware that climbing Mt. Fuji in the summer season is not a true wilderness and natural experience. There are crowds, but everyone is there for the same reason, and that is to experience what this special mountain has to offer.
We offer several packages for climbing Mt. Fuji, and specialize in providing services for small groups and families. You will not be herded along on a bus tour with any of our programs. The specific programs we offer are listed here, and full details can be found lower down the page.
If you are looking to do an off season snow climb then check out the following link: Snow Climbing trips (late May to June and mid September to early November)
Check out the details below, and feel free to contact us with any questions.
We offer several packages for climbing Mt. Fuji, and specialize in providing services for small groups and families. You will not be herded along on a bus tour with any of our programs. The specific programs we offer are listed here, and full details can be found lower down the page.
If you are looking to do an off season snow climb then check out the following link: Snow Climbing trips (late May to June and mid September to early November)
Check out the details below, and feel free to contact us with any questions.
Guide Availability (August 30 2023 update)
We may be able to accomodate private trips during the following period:
September 14th
*Outside of these date ranges we cannot accomodate any additional climbs - Above dates are subject to guide availability
We may be able to accomodate private trips during the following period:
September 14th
*Outside of these date ranges we cannot accomodate any additional climbs - Above dates are subject to guide availability
Prince Route - Overnight Sunrise Hikes
The Prince Route is the best way to avoid the summer crowds on Mt. Fuji. There are only 2 operating huts on the route making the total number of climbers on this route less than 125 people per day, versus thousands of people on the other routes. There will be no waiting in human traffic jams as is typical of the other routes.
Our hut is a family run business and they offer the best food on the mountain. All you can eat curry and rice for dinner featuring plenty of veggies and meat. Other huts will basically service a small portion of rice and some curry soup leaving most climbers feeling hungry. Breakfast also features unlimited rice and miso soup as well as fried egg and sausage. You will not go hungry on this trip.
We also exclusively only operate small group adventures with a maximum of 9 people with 1 guide. It is a true team oriented experience where the guide and other participants will get to know each other through the climb.
Prince Route hikes available from July 1st to September 5th 2019. Subashiri Route is available from September 5th through October 15th.
Schedule of private trip from Tokyo
*Pickups also possible from Kawaguchiko, Fuji City, Fujinomiya, Gotemba, or Yokohama.
The Prince Route is the best way to avoid the summer crowds on Mt. Fuji. There are only 2 operating huts on the route making the total number of climbers on this route less than 125 people per day, versus thousands of people on the other routes. There will be no waiting in human traffic jams as is typical of the other routes.
Our hut is a family run business and they offer the best food on the mountain. All you can eat curry and rice for dinner featuring plenty of veggies and meat. Other huts will basically service a small portion of rice and some curry soup leaving most climbers feeling hungry. Breakfast also features unlimited rice and miso soup as well as fried egg and sausage. You will not go hungry on this trip.
We also exclusively only operate small group adventures with a maximum of 9 people with 1 guide. It is a true team oriented experience where the guide and other participants will get to know each other through the climb.
Prince Route hikes available from July 1st to September 5th 2019. Subashiri Route is available from September 5th through October 15th.
Schedule of private trip from Tokyo
- 9:00 a.m. Pickup at Hotel
We will stop for a break at a service area on the way to the mountain and you can buy hiking food at this time as well. - 11:00 a.m. - We'll arrive at the 5th station of the Fujinomiya route, prepare are gear and start up the mountain.
- 4:00 p.m. - Arrive at the 8th station of the Gotemba Route - Akaiwa-kan
- 5:00 p.m. - Dinner at the Hut - All you can eat curry and rice
- 7:00 p.m. - Off to bed
- Day 2
- 4:00 a.m. - Wake up for sunrise which is between 4:15 and 4:45 depending on time of season
- 5:00 a.m. - breakfast
- 6:00 a.m. - start heading to summit
- 7:30 ~8:30 a.m. summit exploration time - Head to the weather station on the true summit
- 9:30 a.m. - Rest break at Fujinomiya 9th station
- 11:30 a.m. - Back at the 5th station
- 12:15 p.m. ~ 1:45 p.m. - Lunch Break and Hot Spring time at Local Onsen
- 3:30 p.m. - Back in Shinjuku (Actual arrival depends on group hiking speed and traffic conditions)
*Pickups also possible from Kawaguchiko, Fuji City, Fujinomiya, Gotemba, or Yokohama.
Equipment Requirements
Please do not wear any cotton on this day, synthetics are best as they dry quickly and will keep you warm even when wet.
Please do not wear any cotton on this day, synthetics are best as they dry quickly and will keep you warm even when wet.
- Sturdy waterproof hiking boots
- Long synthetic pants (nylon is great)
- Long sleeve synthetic shirt
- Fleece Insulating layer
- Bring some base layer like heat-tec
- Rain jacket and rain or snow pants
- Snacks and food for about 8 hours of hiking
- Backpack to carry everything (No shoulder bags or hand bags)
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses / Goggles
- Hostel Sleeping Sack (Optional but recommended for your comfort)
- Rentals are available for the following items either through Kanto Adventures or a local rental shop in Tokyo
- Backpack
- Rain jacket and pants
- Waterproof Hiking Boots
- Fleece Layer
- (Optional) Trekking Poles
Private Guided Trips
Private overnight trips are available from June 15th to October 15th. One day summer trips are from June 25th through the end of September.
These trips are set up for you to climb at your own pace. We will take groups of 1 to 9 people on the climbing route of your choice for either a day trip, or an overnight with a chance to watch the sunrise from the summit or the mountain hut before climbing up to the top. We have taken families, couples, groups of friends, student groups and more up the mountain, and the focus is on letting you climb the mountain and enjoy the experience yourself without having to worry about keeping up with strangers. Round-trip transportation is provided from anywhere in Tokyo or Yokohama for all trips.
To have an enjoyable experience we only offer private group trips on week days so you can enjoy the mountain when it is less crowded. We limit our group sizes to 9 people or less, and your trip is truly a private trip that can go at your own pace.
The Fujinomiya route is the route that we recommend for a one day and the Prince Route for over night climbs both of which feature less crowding compared to the Yoshida-guchi route which is the most popular route for people coming from Tokyo.
Private overnight trips are available from June 15th to October 15th. One day summer trips are from June 25th through the end of September.
These trips are set up for you to climb at your own pace. We will take groups of 1 to 9 people on the climbing route of your choice for either a day trip, or an overnight with a chance to watch the sunrise from the summit or the mountain hut before climbing up to the top. We have taken families, couples, groups of friends, student groups and more up the mountain, and the focus is on letting you climb the mountain and enjoy the experience yourself without having to worry about keeping up with strangers. Round-trip transportation is provided from anywhere in Tokyo or Yokohama for all trips.
To have an enjoyable experience we only offer private group trips on week days so you can enjoy the mountain when it is less crowded. We limit our group sizes to 9 people or less, and your trip is truly a private trip that can go at your own pace.
The Fujinomiya route is the route that we recommend for a one day and the Prince Route for over night climbs both of which feature less crowding compared to the Yoshida-guchi route which is the most popular route for people coming from Tokyo.
Price Listing
** For overnight trips participants will pay the mountain hut fee directly to the hut
***All prices include guide and transportation, 10% consumption tax is additional
** For overnight trips participants will pay the mountain hut fee directly to the hut
***All prices include guide and transportation, 10% consumption tax is additional
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Overnight Private Trip
1 Person: 150,000 yen 2 People: 75,000 yen pp 3~4 People: 53,000 yen pp 5~6 People: 42,000 yen pp 7~9 People: 38,000 yen pp Mountain Hut Fee: 6,000~10,000 yen per person (depends on hut and number of meals) |
1 Day Private Trip
1 Person: 90,000 yen 2 People: 47,500 yen pp 3~4 People 35,000 yen pp 5~9 People 29,500 yen pp |