CLIMBING MOUNT FUJI | TIPS and Lessons Learned!! 🇯🇵 🗻

I climbed Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain in August. I'm glad I was able to check it off my bucket list. Definitely, the most physically and mentally demanding thing I've ever done but it was worth it all!!
If you're planning to hike up some day and would like to know more, I would love to hear from you so leave a comment and I'll get back to you!
Special thanks to my friends, Asuka and Angela!!!
Hope you guys enjoy!
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[@johnenriquez7741]

WOW! You are really strong! Very inspirational content. Mt. Fuji really is wonderful.

[@MaxKimura]

Thank you so much!

[@georgejacktaylor]

Really inspirational! I’m planning to climb Mount Fuji next summer and seeing this video has made my excitement go through the roof! Well done to you for such an amazing achievement 👏🏻

[@MaxKimura]

Appreciate it! It is definitely worth the effort!

[@jemm434]

Awesome job on putting the vid together, Max!

[@MaxKimura]

Thank you so much!!!

[@kenprice1961]

I climbed Fuji in 1959 while in the Navy. I still have my climbing stick with all the stamps. Climbed at night to see the sunrise...........and then it was cloudy and saw NOTHING!

[@MrClindberg]

Next time, I would recommend starting from the bottom. I took the route from Fujiyoshida station, all the way to the top, and it was amazing. There's so much on that route that you don't get to experience if you just take the commercial fifth station.

[@020untitled]

what an accomplishment…congrats!

[@MaxKimura]

Thank you!!!

[@markrobiso]

Hi @MaxKimura would we need to do / pay anything ahead of time, so we can get a guaranteed spot for an overnight stay in any of the Mt. Fuji stations? Thank you and more vlogs to come!

[@JustLetMePickAFuckingUsername]

If you don't book at the start of the season, everything might be sold out. I booked a hut yesterday and had to settle for one at camp 7 due to being out late.

[@sportspoon]

Nice peaceful video

[@MaxKimura]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@emenemes5678]

Yo man. Thanks for the tips. I plan to hike and buy the stick but how do you carry the stick back home? You check it in by itself? The size is ok with airlines?

[@八条偉一郎]

Hello, I had this exact question too. Did you find an answer?

[@emenemes5678]

@@八条偉一郎 check in oversize sports equipment

[@MaxKimura]

They have a stick that’s less than half the size of the one I got and it will be able to fit inside a suitcase. Would recommend getting that instead!

[@dykraz]

Thanks for the video! We are scheduled to climb next week so I would just like to ask how long did it take you to descend from the summit back to the 5th station? How long did you stay at the summit? Thanks a lot!

[@c.a.5604]

great vblog. thanks for sharing your journey. i am guessing you either have studied in the states or working for a US company now? is making videos just your hobby? thanks again. 👍

[@MaxKimura]

I've spent almost equal time in Japan and the States. Creating content is just a hobby and it's been fun. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@JettShum]

Awesome video and great editing I’m planning on doing it in a day with no warm up do you suggest it?

[@y0ungcat]

Hey, great video. Do you remember which date in August you hiked it?

[@MaxKimura]

Hey, appreciate it! We started hiking on August 2nd and summited the morning of the 3rd. Thanks for watching!!

[@Moi_81]

​@@MaxKimuraGoing on the same days this year.

[@wyattfc2]

congrats for all of you next year i'll go again.

[@MaxKimura]

Thank you and good luck!!

[@kennvargas]

such an interesting video!!! may I ask how much its cost you from 5th station then down?

[@MaxKimura]

Thanks!! Sorry, I don’t remember the exact cost but it wasn’t significant.

[@jinventures3792]

Planning to climb mt fuji this August and saw your backpack relatively small compared to your friends. Would that be advisable considering we wont stay in huts for the evening? Great video by the way, Max!

[@MaxKimura]

Yeah, I tried to be as minimal as possible and it worked out great. When I saw others having bigger packs I kind of felt sorry for them haha. Just bring enough layers, water, and some snacks and you should be fine! Hope you have a nice trip!

[@jinventures3792]

@@MaxKimura thanks for the early reply Max! One more thing, Is it the osprey escapist 25L or 32?

[@MaxKimura]

@@jinventures3792 It's actually only a 18L haha

[@emenemes5678]

Yeah im actually surprised at how big the girl backpack is for a 2 day climb. Definitely can be a small daypack.

[@christinejordan3506]

Hi Max, great video thanks so much! We are planning a Mt. Fuji hike in August 2024 and would like to copy the same hike as you did in this video. We are on a tight travel budget and would like to do this without a guided group tour? We may need a few gear rental items and it looks like we could simply follow the herd and make a reservation in advance for the hut on the 8th station? How do we contact the hut for reservations? Any info would be greatly appreciated!

[@MaxKimura]

Most people will do the hike without a tour so it’s very doable. To make a reservation, check the huts website tomoekan.com/plan/english/. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@八条偉一郎]

Hi, hope everything is going well with your preparations for August! I'm planning the same for late August but it since very was very recently, I wondered which hut on which website you booked so I can see if it still has availability right now?

[@christinejordan3506]

@@八条偉一郎 Hi, we opted for an english speaking guided hike and booked with Mt. Fuji Guides.

[@JeepTJay6]

How cold was it up there? I'm flying in from Taiwan to climb it in 2 days. Great video BTW.

[@MaxKimura]

Definitely need to layer and have a down jacket with you. Probably around 5-10 Celsius. Enjoy your trip and hike!!

[@ironboy3245]

@@MaxKimura what was the coldest temp? do you remember? I'm considering roughing it with a sleeping bag and a tent

[@whatchuHANAdo]

Congratulations on climbing Mt. Fuji! Haha aren't those walking sticks so cool? I climbed Fuji twice last year (failed to summit the first time because of heavy rains and winds and the staff of the lodge asked us to go down instead), and got to the peak during the 2nd try! I have climbing poles so I bough the short sticks. lol I love your friends! hahaha they're so funny! The only time they were so full of emotion was when you told them your new friend is 64 years old! haha Great video, Maximilian! How was your Shirouma hike btw?

[@MaxKimura]

Hahah thanks! Dang… I couldn’t imagine going there twice in one year… Shirouma-dake hike was much more enjoyable and the views were 10x better!!! That reminds me I need to edit haha

[@whatchuHANAdo]

@@MaxKimura Hahahah for sure! Mt Fuji IS the view so you can't really see Fuji if you're on it. Lol Great one time experience though! Did you think Mt. Fuji was a harder climb than Shirouma? Haha Looking forward to your Shirouma vid!

[@whatchuHANAdo]

@@MaxKimura hahaha we climbed it twice in 3 weeks. We just really wanted to tick if off our list of mountains we want to climb!

[@sarahcanete5108]

Thank you so much for this video and congrats on a successful climb! I wanted to ask what was the most challenging aspect of it? Planning to climb in late July this year and I just want to try and prepare myself mentally as much as possible. Thank you again! :D

[@MaxKimura]

If you’re relatively fit, physically it shouldn’t be a problem. For me, it was the effects of the altitude like headache, nausea and inability to sleep… Just be sure to acclimatize at the 5th station before you start. I wish you luck and success!!! It’s definitely more of a mental battle.

[@sarahcanete5108]

@@MaxKimura Thank you so much! Will definitely keep that in mind.

[@adamopolski3992]

did you stay at the 7th or 8th station? what are the pros and cons of each one?

[@MaxKimura]

I stayed at the 8th station so I can’t speak for the 7th station but the facilities were good. The altitude affected my sleep so I could rest well.

[@KitKinetic286]

a fit guy like you @0:18 still find it challenging...i dont think i can ever do this...congrats!

[@MaxKimura]

Appreciate the comment! I think climbing Mt. Fuji is more of mental challenge. I may look physically ready compared to others but I was probably struggling just as much or more! I think anyone can do it. If you decide to climb Mt. Fuji, let me know and I can share more tips with you!

[@JettShum]

Do you believe the pole is necessary?

[@njosborne5540]

Beautiful video. Thank you for this. I plan to do next year. Do you have to make reservations in advance at the guest house, and do you have a link or contact for that? 🙏

[@MaxKimura]

Thanks!! Yea, you'll have to make a reservation here: tomoekan.com/english/ Have fun on your hike!!

[@leepozzy6694]

How can you find someone to accompany you? I want to go but it’s just me and i heard you shouldn’t go alone in case something happens? Thank you♥️

[@MaxKimura]

Yea, I wouldn't recommend doing it solo to be safe... Maybe make a friend at the 5th station and see if you can tag along?

[@lizangelicavelez3488]

That was a great, informative and very detailed video. Thank you and Congrats on the climb!! We are planning to climb (hubby 47, me 42, 2 kids 10 & 12) in July. is it that cold even in mid summer? I just want to be well prepared bcz I DO NOT like the cold. and do u have a website I can book the hut plz.

[@MaxKimura]

It's warm at the start but you definitely need to have some cold gear with you when you get closer to the summit. This is the official English site for the hut that I stayed at. tomoekan.com/english/ Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@patricklam6030]

hi, how did u book the hut accommdation？

[@MaxKimura]

Hey, thanks for watching! This is the official English site for the hut that I stayed at. tomoekan.com/english/

[@mojieshijie]

Hi there I. Wondering is it too late to climb Mount Fuji couple days from now ???nov 25th 😂

[@MaxKimura]

Yeah, unfortunately it’s too late. Climbing season for Mt. Fuji is from July-September.

[@ABathRobeSamurai]

easy climb dude haha

[@saramagharei]

Hi, I enjoyed your video and your exciting climbing story. May I ask how much your guide cost? And is it possible to give the WhatsApp number of the guide? Thanks in advance😊😊

[@MaxKimura]

Thanks for watching! Actually my "guide" is actually a friend that was willing to go again with me.