Japan 2023 7-20, Mt Fuji Climb via the Subashiri Trail

Jon & Sachiko Pedder, trip to Japan 2023. Includes a climb of Mt. Fuji, visits to Tokyo, TeamLabs Planet, Several Onsen, Osaka, Nagano, & Kobe.
Mt. Fuji Subashiri Trail and 8.5 hut

[@deathdoor]

I think this is the first video I found here on YT filmed with a camera that shows how steep the climb is.

[@oaktree1626]

Great video. Thank you. I plan on hiking Fuji in September andnhave been researching which trail to take. I think this one will be the best choice for me.

[@thepedders]

Make reservations early if you plan on an overenight. They sell out Very quickly.

[@Johnoftheshire]

I really enjoyed your video. It was like being there. We plan to do our climb on 16 July 2024… just around the corner! We have reservations at the hut just below yours, at 3095 meters. I would have liked higher, but they were sold out. A question, please… You checked in to your hut and rested an hour, then took off for the summit. Then you came back to your hut again… did they have any problems with that? Our hut (Taiyokan) says once you check out you can’t come back… Any info would help. We might follow your profile! Thanks for the great video!

[@thepedders]

No problems at all, we didn't "check out", we just went out for a hike.

[@armadillocommander]

Thank you for sharing, exactly the same route (and hut) I plan to do this year.

[@thepedders]

Have fun! Make sure you hike around the crater to get to the summit. Also, book your hut well in advance.

[@juhelullah5788]

Hi, brilliant video. I was hoping you can help me with few questions I have. I booked the hut on 6.5 as that was only one available so far is the summit from there. Also the transport getting there how did you book the train and how many days in advance. And the bus. How long did it take you to climb it and down

[@thepedders]

Thank you, it was a fun climb. The train and bus we didn't pre-book, just waited at the stops and got on :) The bus is right outside the train station and was easy to find and use. We climbed and summited in a single day, then slept at 8.5 camp and headed down. 6.5 is pretty low on the mountain, so you'll have a solid hike leaving there. It all depends on your goals, see the sunrise etc. and your fitness.

[@cateve3757]

I am very impressed with you guys, very powerful. Are you a climber? It is very good that you are planning and preparing properly. Please come back to Japan again.

[@thepedders]

I am a mountaineer, my wife is a hiker. I have many climbing and mountaineering videos here kzbin.info/aero/PLGW4llasZaJwv4AZMokdZ3saosXwcDgAT

[@Docnas3006]

your voice sound like Liam Neeson. Great video!

[@thepedders]

Ha ha, I've heard that many times :) Glad you enjoyed my video, enjoy your climb !

[@annabordelon6663]

Thank you for stamp info

[@thepedders]

Yes we got stamps at each station. Though station 9 was closed, so we have all but that one

[@Johnoftheshire]

Last question! Regarding the bus from Gotemba Station to Subashiri 5th Station, do you know if for round trip tickets are you locked in to specific departure times, or can you just get on the next mountain shuttle bus available? Thank you so much!

[@thepedders]

If I recall correctly, we missed the initial bus we wanted and just jumped on the next one. No issues

[@mariaantonettegambala3771]

How to reserve a room in mountain hut and which station is that?

[@thepedders]

We stayed at the 8.5 hut, all huts sell out very quickly. here's the website link www.fujisan-climb.jp/en/itineraries/mountain-huts.html

[@pushkardo]

Planning to visit Fuji next year mid - August. Want to know how much in advance should one make hit reservations ? One month in advance is fine or much earlier? And any link to make hit reservations and Fuji bookings for this trail ?

[@thepedders]

Get a hut as soon as you can, as they fill up VERY quickly! www.fujisan-climb.jp/en/itineraries/mountain-huts.html

[@doctorbeast1]

Is it a direct bus from Gotemba station to the Subashiri trail? I'm climbing mount Fuji in July.

[@thepedders]

Yes the bus goes direct and drops you in the parking lot at the trailhead. Have a fun climb!

[@doctorbeast1]

Last question, the bus sends you directly to the 5th station area?

[@bpospanov]

@@thepedders Hi Jon! Great video! When did you buy ticket for bus from Gotemba to Subashiri 5 station and back? And one more question: me and my gf planning to visit mt Fuji at 8 September but all Huts are selled out, only 2700m one is available, is it worth it to book it? Or may be we should spend money and buy 2-day trip with reserved hut at the 3200m, but it cost 50k yen

[@thepedders]

@@doctorbeast1 Yes, drops you at 5th station parking lot

[@thepedders]

@@bpospanov We purchased the tickets at the bus station, vending machine is right there. Huts are tough to reserve, we stayed at 8.5 so I can't speak to other hut locations. Keep trying the hut reservations, you might get lucky, it took us a while.