Here’s the Beginners Guide to Climbing Mount Fuji

For many, a trip to Tokyo isn’t complete without a day trip to hike up Mount Fuji. But climbing Japan’s tallest mountain is not something to undertake without a little forward-planning.
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[@24934637]

Not a massively difficult mountain to climb, but still frequently underestimated by many climbers. The lack of oxygen at just over 12,000ft WILL be very apparent and causes fatigue far faster than at sea level. It can also get significantly colder and more windy on the summit than at the base of the mountain. Appropriate clothing and boots are essential for safety and comfort.

[@Duddeldink]

I've climbed Mount Fuji 4 times. Absolutely recommend it for anyone who has the time ^_^

[@your_abbu_jee1241]

Hey I have a question. I'm planning on going to Mount Fuji next week. Is it okay if i take my own camp and stuff all the way to the top? Also, can I put up a bonfire? I mean, are these things allowed or do I absolutely need to rent a rest house?

[@elvizuals3521]

The visuals were just beautiful!

[@threegenerationsoforlando6530]

Nice helpful video, hopefully our climb summer of 2022 will go smoothly. Can't wait to document it.

[@yekevin]

Thanks for the video! Loved the shots! Climbing in July. Pretty excited! Been training at some mountains near my area :)

[@PhilipJames360]

Awesome! all the info I was curious about while planning my trip. Thanks!

[@gungagalunga9040]

"Fail to prepare, prepare to fail" - Roy Keane, Japan 2002.

[@TArman32586]

Nice video sir. The sunrise view is spectacular and the summit.

[@maciekhike]

Woow looks like an amazing hike 😍 I’ve got to plan a hiking trip to japan if it’s this beautiful 🤘🏔🤘

[@jennybells1777]

very good video, I loved all of the great shots, it’s snowing on mt. Fuji

[@MPBones11]

Climbed it twice back in the early 2000’s when I was stationed there. It’s definitely a must do

[@johnathandaviddunster38]

It must be nice to be stationed on Mount Fuji.....

[@love4denims]

Planning a first time hike to Mt Fuji. Nice video.

[@KenMathTeacher]

Cool video. Brings me back good memories when I climbed it in 2013. If you're in good shape, you can climb this mountain in one day (took me 7 hours round trip). Save money by bringing your own water, snacks and waterproof shell jacket.

[@raedbishtawy1]

Thank you for guidelines really helpful and exciting 👍

[@petitecherie501]

Definitely worth the climb many people visit Japan and a few sites, but rarely are they able to say they climbed Mount fuji. I agree, be prepared❤

[@dzailrulhafiq2824]

Lovely!!! Plan to hike Fuji…

[@Strayawayfelix]

Excellent video and information.

[@GainzRUsFitnessFlo]

Good Video!!! I’m climbing 🧗‍♀️ Mt. Fuji 🌋 Tomorrow

[@kevinchavarria6792]

Did you survived?

[@Mr_MooseKnckle]

I have done 2 night hikes and it’s definitely easier and you don’t need to sleep at any spots but it can be tough, especially if you are trying to catch the sunrise at the top. Totally worth it!

[@rwuh89]

It's easier but it can be tough? Nice.

[@Leonardo-cs9ij]

@@rwuh89 easier on time and money, tougher as its mostly in the dark.

[@gilmartinez550]

Thank you, your video really helps me in planning my climb Mt.Fugi September 2022 Mickey Romo Las Vegas NV

[@jully1744]

Love it the effects of vid.

[@VenusandMaiku]

Wyatt!! Good job buddy!!!

[@KeefInJapan]

beautiful visuals and the information is right. The view from the top of Fuji is amazing + you can also buy beer :).

[@ikehelly]

Good film. Well done

[@AZASeraph]

I want to go to Japan between highschool and college for a few weeks during the summer, and wanted to try some Japanese sushi, wagyu, capsule hotels, mochi, Tokyo Disneyland, and see some shrines and stuff, and climb mount fuji, but didn't know what to do

[@ftpm8890]

Great quality

[@lewisaus]

Nice video, enjoyed to watch

[@MansaKimani]

Thanks for sharing

[@AsqueN]

3:32 OMG.. Those colors.. And thats a video.. Imagine what would high res, wide angle photo look like :O

[@youtuuba]

I climbed Mt. Fuji with my father when I was around 9 years old. We cheated a bit a took a horse (the owners walked and lead the horses while we rode) up to to top of the tree line, and then we walked. I was doing well, and we were only about one and a half stations short of the rim, when my father decreed that we turn around, because he was mentally calculating how long to get back down and drive back to our house a couple hours away from the mountain...he had promised my mother we would be home by a certain time. I recall that we pretty much ran down one of the ash slides, rather than taking the trail back down. I had a nasty ear ache at the bottom due to not equalizing the air pressure adequately. I still have my wooden walking stick that my father bought me before the climb, hot branded with the marks for the various stations. I wish I could say that I climbed all the way to the top, but having climbed most of it remains a cherished memory.

[@IssaMovie]

why u lying bro

[@youtuuba]

@@IssaMovie , just because you are apparently a non-contributing person with poor spelling skills is no reason to accuse more accomplished people with lying. My story is true as written.

[@IssaMovie]

@@youtuubaI apologise

[@scrollingxyz]

had a tear looking at the view

[@kcottone]

I climbed Mt. Fuji when I was 22 and in good shape and it was still rough. The descent isn't nearly as easy as this guy claims it is. "Just sliding right down" means basically walking sideways so you don't tumble down the mountain. Definitely a ONCE in a lifetime experience (never twice).

[@bonetlu5063]

Good Vid but honestly: You can just do it straight by night without the stay in one of those overpriced cabins! We climbed last September. Get some proper tracking shoes, enough water and snacks, a flashlight and you are good to go! took us 5 hours and we were all not in the best physical condition haha. Seeing the sunrise on top of Mt. Fuji is totally worth it!

[@ka5hiori]

how much is it for the cabin?

[@bonetlu5063]

Cokefloat it will cost you around 8000yen which is ~ 75$ but it's just a simple futon in a dorm room and imo definitely not worth it!

[@gabyu]

We made it on the night as well, but depends on how you deal with altitude sickness.

[@SpunkyTuna]

Thanks for this comment. I was freaking out when I heard you had to.

Hi, which trail did you take? planing doing it in september

[@ericafernandez97]

Hi! Great video! I do have a question. The express bus from shinjuku, does it allow bags and large luggage?

[@catalinacurio]

Thank you for this, but I still can’t figure how to get the the bottom? Kudos on you for climbing to the top for us. 😊

[@valalz]

Hi there, quick question: where did you rent your gear from? I’ve been looking into many many MANY gear Rental options, by can’t seem to find any based out of 5th Station. Were you able to rent all your gear right there? Thanks!

[@David-ew5ty]

Fantastic pictures. Do more of this instead of bullshit *top media comments on kanyes insta XD 😂*

[@gennarozito8886]

Seeing this cool Video then looking at the rest of his uploads is disappointing for sure hahah

[@dds5568]

_good job_

[@intenseninja8241]

I love climbing Mount Fuji in the summer in my country🎌👺

[@zoebrugg7594]

Never even left America, but I want to see mountains... and climb that one. I know I shouldn't, I'm not that outdoorsy, but that mountain knows how to call your name.

[@Dentheman1995]

are the stores and sleeeping place open during the off season?? I'lll be there at the end of May

[@HacksignKT]

I'll be in Japan in April. =3

[@13plankton]

How readily available is the Pocket Oxy in Japan? Can it be found in pharmacies or only along Mount Fuji?

[@rogelioherrera6421]

I find your video very useful. How did you book the hut? 🤔

[@lightning_acid5827]

What camera are you using ?? I’m in japan for 3 years and want to record In good quality

[@r3nd3rm4n]

Anyone who ended up renting shoes at the station, we're they comfortable throughout the hike? Did you get shoe-bite?

[@juliawu1716]

HI! what kind of cameras did you bring to record/take pictures?

[@pikkiloda]

Thanks for the video. Do you recommend any hut for over night stay? I am trying to book from India and all the websites are in Japanese language. Any other way to book an over night stay?

[@biancaopala99]

We have a hut at 6th station. .any recommendations on how to time this climb to reach summit at sunrise?

[@georgewatkins5465]

What month did you climb Mt. Fuji? Can you climb it all year round? Thanks.

[@georgethegypsy9547]

I am from India , do we need a guide to climb this or we can directly book the stay up at the top and climb

[@Shinobi33]

So it's closed in December? That sucks. I'll be in Japan in Dec. Can I still go see the mountain without climbing?

[@thematan18]

What were the dates you climbed it?

[@saintspotjude]

Check my recent climb to Mt.Fuji. This video helped me before climbing. Thank you.

[@Olly07]

07th July 2023 4:15 Mountain ground texture

[@StandardLoop]

Anyone have a difficulty comparison to any Colorado 14ers?

[@robbediseguali424]

Name of the instrumetal at 00:50 please!

[@ashtoncap2161]

Im not a climber AT ALL....but really wanted to try....to those veterans who climbed mt fuji....do i have to prepare physically?...like im afraid to get light headed or winded...think i might puke at some point...lol

[@sydneychin]

How much were the rentals?

[@Jay-pl5xd]

Does anyone know how to get the stick at 1:48?

[@juniorjerez7099]

Anyone knows the website so I can rent a spot on the mountain. I’m trying to to catch the sunrise

[@hakimrani5589]

Hi, May I know, if I want to bring everything neded. What is it we need to bring? and can I know, what fee is involved to climb Fuji san? Train, Hut, etc...

[@dennismyl6686]

Any idea how much the huts cost?

[@Dr.Pepper001]

I know a lady who climbed Mt. Fuji when she was 80.

[@raffyleal]

Would you consider the language a barrier? My main concern with visiting Japan is if I would have a tough time or if enough people speak English.

[@innocentbystander3798]

Most Japanese speak little if any English. So, yes, a barrier.

[@MuhammadAliVlogger]

Love from pakistan

[@xawecs881]

Lmao gonna climb mt fuji. JAPAN 2021. And im recreating eren putting on the jacket.

[@harryclarkhulk]

I was going to book a guide to hike Yoshida trail, but the guides were too expensive. I can only go myself. I heard it’s possible to hike up and go down in one day, but I do want to see that sunrise so I might try to book a hut. If all booked then, should I hike at night time or is that not recommended? This would be my first time hiking Mt Fuji and I have had no prior experience. I’ve hiked mountains before in higher altitudes, but I don’t know the hiking condition for Mt Fuji. Is the Yoshida trail difficult? I was told it’s one of the easier trails. Do I need any special equipment other than a raincoat and hiking boots? Just walk up slowly on the trail, should be fine? Thanks if you can inform me.

[@im_marrie]

hey! did you manage to hike in 1 day? Cause I have same conditions as yours)

[@harryclarkhulk]

@@im_marrie I have climbed twice since then. Last year in September after hiking season. There were no huts. I went with a friend. Took about 8 hours to get to the summit. She was slower. Rested for 3 hours and then headed down to the 5th station which took us about 6 hours. The second time I went was most recently in July this year. This time, I booked a hut, because I wanted to rest enough and walk around the crater, which I didn't do last time because I was too tired. The second time it took me about 5 hours to get to the 8th station hut. Then hiked at around 4 am to the top which took maybe an hour, and about a 1-hour walk around the crater. I forgot to time myself after that when I hiked down. I think 3.5 hours? People have hiked it in a day, but I'd rather not.

[@im_marrie]

@@harryclarkhulk oh I see.. I will do it for more than 8 hours... Thank you for reply🧡 it was really helpfull

[@SigmaAirsoft]

How is it not so crowded? Usually its a Disneyland line up there.

[@alangadgets]

go on a non-holiday weekday, no crowd at all

[@HacksignKT]

A question when you do so are you allowed to keep a rock as a souvenir.

[@innocentbystander3798]

Why not? Your boots will be full of them, anyway.

[@crisrei]

Are there public toilets on the way?

[@Skankhunt-xr5lb]

Ice Poseidon literally climbed it without any planning, with only one shirt and sweater. Completely unprepared, an idiot but a successful idiot.

[@lunie916]

Cx

[@nikolaspetrouu]

One question. CAN I CLIMB IT NOW IN MARCH ?

[@alangadgets]

huts are only opened from mid July to early September, the snow makes it extremely dangerous and authority advise against climbing outside of season

[@catvalentineloveskmart3007]

Hello

[@theartofpimpin]

What is the stick burning?

[@potaytophile]

"It is very common to buy a climbing stick on Mt. Fuji. As a hiker makes the climb, different stations can be visited where they can get there sticks stamped with the elevation and station number. This makes a great souvenir from the adventure to the top of the mountain. As I remember correctly, the climbing stick only cost 1000 yen, which is fairly cheap."

[@Sipp.Purr.Repeat]

How the heck did this guy just wore a shirt on Mt Fuji 5th Station, Its freezing out there XD

[@louieterrazas]

I enjoyed this video the most during my research especially for the dope visuals and music BUT every single video on KZbin does not paint the picture accurately. It is much, MUCH better to "bullet-hike" than staying in those SUPER priced huts. Plus, the people working in them were very much assholes unlike the majority of the very nice Japanese people. The rental places and the people overseeing the mountain were pleasant and good to work with. The hike is not technical but there is a lot of scrambling involved in certain spots. I reached the 8th stations in a very good time and then it was just keeping the stamina to finish in time to reach the summit for the sunrise. Overall, so awesome to have done this mountain but some of the most important information concerning logistics is missing from the majority of videos on KZbin.

[@THUGNIFICENT4g]

from july through september? or it ends on september 1st?

[@StandardLoop]

Usually till early September. Some websites say September 10th is the last day.

[@Vamppire1]

That's amazing. I have a goal to climb mount fuji this summer. Any advice? Also, how do you reserve for the huts at the top?

[@rogelioherrera6421]

Naiyana Lavigne I just asked the same. Do you already know how to book the hut?

[@Vamppire1]

Hey yeah I found it. When are you planning on going? There's only 2 routes that are open this time of year and there's volcanic activities right now so it's best to wait a bit. Also, it's a bit pricy right, but this is the site. www.fujimountainguides.com/miharashikan.html

[@hafizisabel7295]

does it doable for someone who are unfit but still doin some exercise?

[@BizarreKoopa]

Had a friend of mine who was a little bit chunky and he managed to make it to the top and down. Just make sure you bring water and snacks and take time to rest if you need it.

[@hafizisabel7295]

@@BizarreKoopa thank you so much for the advice...

[@Rrregieify]

that guy from hypebeast isnt he?

[@highsnobiety]

Highsnob for the win

[@innocentbystander3798]

Ha ha - title should've been "Beginners climbing Mt Fuji".

[@samuelliaw951]

How much do you pay for that rental outfit?

[@jeewanthaelvitigala9676]

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[@epep50]

Sun screen, put on sun screen. I got sun poisoning on my nose so bad my chances of skin cancer are pretty high. The climb up is nothing compared to getting down. Have fun.

[@allilve]

cx

[@user-kk4rv8bu4z]

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[@coachjeff493]

Why do you have to book a hut ....

[@Rufiowascool]

Cool vid, beautifully put together, but...a massive stretch to call it a 'beginners guide' as it doesn't actually give you shit all information. lol

[@maartenm.437]

Very inaccurate portrayal of an actual, economy-aware climb of mt. fuji.

[@KisaLilith]

You could then explain how you would do it, that would be more useful.

[@Thekidisalright]

next time get someone who are experienced hikers instead some some hypebeast who never leave mom's basement.

[@johyuujin3079]

all you need to know is be young 64, in shape walking 4-6 miles per day and NOT over weight 215. did it August 2022 got last bus from the parking lot went up and down and got the last bus off the mountain just in time. we were lucky, no rain, not cold at all and not a bad 27853 steps per my apple phone health thing.

[@alwinsebastian7499]

What is the total cost of climbing mount Fuji ?