Off-Season Climb of Mount Fuji | A Unique Hiking Adventure in Japan

Welcome to a one-of-a-kind adventure as we tackle the challenge of an off-season climb up the iconic Mount Fuji! 🗻 Join me on this exhilarating journey, capturing the beauty and challenges of hiking Japan's tallest peak during the off-season.
🏞️ Key Highlights:
* Witness the serene beauty of Mount Fuji in the off-season, away from the crowds.
* Experience the unique challenges and rewards of a winter climb, offering a fresh perspective on this famous Japanese landmark.
🥾 Hiking in Japan's Winter Wonderland:
* Explore the beauty of winter hiking on Mount Fuji, showcasing the snow-covered landscapes and icy trails.
* Discover the tranquility of the mountain during the off-season, a stark contrast to the bustling summer months.
🌍 Japan Travel Vlog | Off-Season Climb:
* Immerse yourself in the journey with this Japan travel vlog, documenting the entire off-season climb.
* Gain insights into the preparation, gear, and experiences of hiking Mount Fuji during this less-traveled time of the year.
🚶‍♂️ Challenges and Rewards:
* Navigate the unique challenges of off-season climbing, from icy slopes to colder temperatures.
* Revel in the unparalleled beauty and solitude that the off-season brings to Mount Fuji.
🗓️ Planning Your Off-Season Adventure:
* Get tips and insights for planning your own off-season climb of Mount Fuji.
* Learn about the essential gear and considerations for a safe and memorable winter ascent.
Kanto Adventures helped me make this hike possible. So, feel free to check their website.
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👍 PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE HIKING
RULES and GUIDELINES to climbing Mount Fuji in the offseason
www.fujisan-climb.jp/en/risk/g...
www.fujisan223.com/en/three_r...
Whether you're an avid hiker or a Japan travel enthusiast, this video offers a glimpse into the extraordinary experience of climbing Mount Fuji during the off-season. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this unique adventure with fellow explorers! 🌨️🎒
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - 1:10 | Important Info
1:10 - 2:04 | Hike
2:05 - 5:12 | The Summit
5:13 - 6:30 | Conclusion
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[@hikENShootJapan]

Links to the rules and guidelines on climbing in the off-season are in the description. Don't forget to check it out before climbing. Cheers! If you'd like to try more challenging hikes I'd would recommend this video - ▶kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4TWh3Slh6qWoZI 😁

[@katalystkat]

Planning to summit in late May 2024 if weather permits, thanks for the informative video! Think my heart skipped a beat just now watching you sled down!

[@hikENShootJapan]

Hi!! Thank for the comment. May weather should be a bit stable 😂 hopefully 🤞. Sledding was intense and exciting! So, I hope you could do it too!

[@travelsquadd]

I'm planning "late" may also.. have you had any luck with tour companies. Please share. I have not found a company

[@katalystkat]

@@travelsquadd I’m on a waitlist but no tour company so far. It does seem very doable.

[@didyounogaming1795]

Nice video! Me and 2 friends will also climb Mt. Fuji this year in June for the first time and on our own, now I am really looking forward to it after seeing your video, the sled down the summit looks also super fun!

[@hikENShootJapan]

Appreciate it thank you!! I wish you and your friend the best Mount Fuji climb ever. I believe there’s still some snow in June. So, sledding would be possible 🛷 .

[@mobyle365]

How was your trip

[@squillymee3041]

Mount Fuji is such a nice mountain. Nice vlog keep it up 💯

[@hikENShootJapan]

Thank you so much for watching! Will do.

[@JWB1979]

Nice! Keep up the good work, Johnny!

[@hikENShootJapan]

Thank you very much sir I hope it helped.

[@mountainaddict2645]

I'm climbing mt fuji this June 2023 with Kanto Adventure also. Hoping the weather will permit us all.

[@hikENShootJapan]

yay!! Good luck! Yeah,🤞 good luck! June is rainy season but who knows 😂 there’s a lot of snow in fuji this year!

[@mountainaddict2645]

Even the 3rd week of june?

[@Jaydev2001]

I am also hiking on either 25th or 26th June . Looking for someone to join with me 😀

[@hikENShootJapan]

@@Jaydev2001 are you going alone? it should be easier to climb now. But I’m worried of the weather.

[@Jaydev2001]

@@hikENShootJapan yes I am trekking alone. I am not all worried about the rain. Just worried about the transportation to and fro from fifth station if I am hiking in a day. Rest everything I can tackle 🙏

[@myname5099]

I love seeing your videos. I'll have to enjoy the sights through your videos for now

[@hikENShootJapan]

Thank you! Sure feel free! I'm pretty sure you'll have a lot of time to be with nature after winter.

[@myname5099]

@@hikENShootJapan im already enjoying the sights on this corner. but the mountains aint nearly as tall. or difficult to traverse. at least its been consistently in the low to mid 20s

[@hikENShootJapan]

@@myname5099Oh! Interesting 🧐, if you don’t mind me asking, where are from?

[@myname5099]

@@hikENShootJapan Georgia. In the southeast of America. So i got a few things with in a few hours of me with the southern Appalachian

[@hikENShootJapan]

@@myname5099 Oooohhh! The AT. I wish I could the AT too far away from me. Hopefully you can visit Japan soon.

[@Coffeejellybeanie]

Very well done vlog Hizer! More power to you and your channel! -Misa

[@hikENShootJapan]

Misaaaaa! Long time no see. Graduated from online games so I’m doing outdoors haha.

[@Q8Patriot]

Thanks alot for sharing your experince thats was very helpful. Planning on hiking the mountain on next october 😅

[@hikENShootJapan]

I wish you good luck sir. October seems to be the best weather to go hiking in Japan. Just check the guidelines for offseason hike before you go. ☺️

[@Q8Patriot]

@@hikENShootJapan Will do, thanks 🙏

[@marifujisawa2942]

You’d be surprised! There are a lot of pinoys here in Japan. I’m one although I and hubby don’t do anything as challenging as you because we prefer to enjoy rather than be pressured.

[@hikENShootJapan]

Yep, mountaineering is not really for everybody. Totally understandable. I’m just trying to do stuffs that take me out of my comfort zone. But don’t get me wrong I love relaxing hikes specially when I’m with my wife coz she is not really a hiker hehe. I sometimes see your hikes on Facebook. They are good hikes to be honest. Something I’d love to try next time.

[@SwissTrainAndPlane]

Hey :) really great video, thank's for uploading! I plan do to Fuji at the very end of June so just a few days before the official season starts... do you think I will find the way at night when there's still some snow at the top? 🤔 i expect it to me not way too much snow by then...

[@hikENShootJapan]

Hi! I think the trails will be visible by that time. So, I would say yes. But it’s gonna be dark and quite dangerous. How are you going to approach the summit?

[@wuichong]

Thank you for this sharing, it really open up new option to hike up Mt Fuji. But I am a bit worry about the day hike and whether there is cut-off time?

[@hikENShootJapan]

There’s actually no cut-off time. Everything depends on the weather and snow conditions. With proper permission you can climb but there aren’t any facilities. so you’d need portable toilet if ever you’d want to go number 2.

[@luccamota1]

Planning to do it during my trip in the end of April, any recommendations ?

[@hikENShootJapan]

Hi!! Do you have a guide or are you going to do it on your own?

[@earlication]

panalo

[@hikENShootJapan]

salamat preeee.. sama ka na next time! all boys lng haha

[@beverlyjaspe8365]

I'm also planning to climb Mt. Fuji this summer. I'm so excited. What month is the best time to climb?

[@hikENShootJapan]

I believe summer is the best time to climb it less risk and danger. But too many people! They are also changing some things to prevent over crowding so please research in advance. ☺️

[@Kz-courscate]

Glad I came across your wonderful video!! I'm planning to hike solo in week 1 of August.. Got my Japan Visa Yesterday 😌 Could you kindly help me with my below queries. Which trial would you recommend? Yoshida ? Also, will there be snow in August as well? Would you recommend staying at huts or finish the assent and decent in a go? If you have any contacts please share on insta, thank you in advance 😊

[@hikENShootJapan]

Hi!! First of all thank you for watching. In August there won’t be much snow in the mountain. So, it will be a summer hike. If the weather is good the hike will be easy. I recommend Yoshida trail because it is accessible. There are a lot of transportation (buses) going to the 5th station from major cities in Tokyo, like Shinjuku, during the peak season. If you are a seasoned hiker, I don’t think you’ll need a hut. But timing is tricky! Usually in Summer I start late at night and wait for the sunrise then go down. Are you going solo?

[@hailey_bear]

Do I have to go with a guide during the off-season or could I do it on my own? I've summited once before during the normal climbing season.

[@hikENShootJapan]

Hi! Having a guide is recommended. But some Japanese do it on their own so, if the gate towards the 5th station is open and you have a vehicle to go up there, then it is doable. Just be careful ☺️ Check Mount Fuji site for more information about offseason climbing.

[@mountainstosea007]

Hello! Can we start the climb late at night chasing for sunrise in the late October this year? Thx in advance

[@hikENShootJapan]

If your team got the permission to climb then it should be fine. I’ve done the same thing in summer, we climbed up from 9:00pm unfortunately I couldn’t finish it because of bad weather.

[@mountainstosea007]

@@hikENShootJapan noted, thanks for the info

[@ryanpinto2427]

Is mid October easier than pre season? Debating on a guided tour with somewhat limited snow experience.

[@hikENShootJapan]

Mid October might be easier if there’s no snow. Preseason in April May and June could be difficult depending on the snow conditions in the mountain. I would suggest doing a guided tour to save yourself from doing the paper work. ☺️ I hope this helps

[@jullion8299]

hi im gg for a solo trip in april and im thinking of climbing mount fuji. would it be advisable or even possible?

[@hikENShootJapan]

Hi! If the road going to the 5th station is open then it is accessible. It is possible to summit with a guide during off season. Only private vehicles can access it though. It would be very dangerous to go on your own so, I wouldn’t recommend it. I hope this helps.

[@guoyaoteam]

Hello! may I check with you which 5th station did you start the climb? Was its Fujinomiya? Thank you!

[@hikENShootJapan]

Hi! Sure I believe it was the Yoshida trail I hope this helps.

[@guoyaoteam]

@@hikENShootJapan Thanks so much! May I check again if you remember if there are parking lots at the Yoshida 5th station please? My friends and I are planning for a off season height in June 2023 and will be driving :) Which is why we chanced upon your video and Thanks so much for posting it as it is really helpful to manage our expectations :)

[@hikENShootJapan]

@@guoyaoteam It's my pleasure inspiring and helping you guys. Well, in our case we just parked beside the road like the others did because it wasn't crowded. You probably can do the same if there aren’t many hikers. Just don't block the drive way 😂. Please take care you guys. There's a lot of snow in Fuji this year.

[@guoyaoteam]

@@hikENShootJapan ok! Thanks so much!

[@bazhill1677]

Hi, would you suggest climbing Fuji in early April?

[@hikENShootJapan]

Hi, in early April I believe the roads going to the 5th station trailhead of Mount Fuji is still closed due to snow. Hikers usually do off season hikes mid to last weeks of April up to June. It all depends on how much snow is still on the roads and in the mountain. I hope this helps you.

[@gelo16]

I like your accent men! btw magkano lahat gasto mag hike sa mt fuji?

[@hikENShootJapan]

Thanks preee. Well, mas mahal ung off-season hike keysa peak season hike. Kasi need mo ng guide for off season. For peak season nasa ¥20,000 or less budget - transpo, mountain hut, and food. Yung Off-season hike could go up to ¥35,000 pero pag madami kau sa group mas mura. I hope this helps 😉

[@bulldogm3]

Do you have to bring your own equipment e.g helmet, cleats etc..?? Thanks 🙏

[@hikENShootJapan]

if you are going to do it independently yeah. But if doing it with the tour guides they may have some equipment for rent that you could use. Depends on the company.

[@StoryboardsbyStuffPOP]

Do you know if taxis will drive up to the 5th station trailheads on the offseason (November 2nd)? Or any other preferred mode of transport, like renting a car?

[@hikENShootJapan]

Hi! I believe as long as the road going to the 5th station is open then you can use a taxi or car to go up there. I haven’t done autumn fuji hike so I’m not pretty sure if it is still open in November.

[@StoryboardsbyStuffPOP]

@@hikENShootJapan That helps, thanks! I’ll keep tabs on road closures when I’m there.

[@Lars16]

Did you go in November? Eager to know how things went as I am visiting In November this year and trying to plan a similar hike.

[@StoryboardsbyStuffPOP]

@@Lars16 I did not attempt the climb. I packed a little light on proper warm clothes, and it had snowed a couple days before. So I just hung around Yamanakako for the day.

[@Jaydev2001]

Any accommodation available in 5th station . I would like to complete within a day ..

[@hikENShootJapan]

During the off season the huts aren’t open. Starting July 1st they should be open.

[@Jaydev2001]

@@hikENShootJapan no that’s not true. Two huts are open on seventh station . I confirmed with them but I would like to stay on fifth station . Not on the mountain as I would like to start my hike early Morning from fifth station finish in the same day . Anyway thanks for your reply 🙏

[@hikENShootJapan]

@@Jaydev2001 oh my apologies. I didn’t know about the huts in 5th station. Anyway, take care! good luck

[@hayabusa1441]

Hello, I want to climb Mt. Fuji in October. Can you help me find a company or is it better to climb on my own?

[@hikENShootJapan]

Hi, there’s actually a lot of tour companies doing off season hikes. Kanto adventures is one of them but I’m not sure if they’re doing it in October. Climbing on your own is possible but you have to do some paper work. I suggest going with a tour guide to save yourself from the paperwork.

[@jaytok7]

can you climb the mountain in mid november?

[@hikENShootJapan]

yes, you can. It is open all season but you need permits or permission in the off-season.

[@VULGARIS1901]

What is the location at 0:12, gorgeous! I need to go there

[@hikENShootJapan]

That’s mount houo in the southern alps of Japan. Lovely ridgeline views! One of the best to be honest.

[@edouard7705]

Wich months did you climb it

[@hikENShootJapan]

hi sir! We climbed in May. Last weekend of May to be exact.

[@archiebusek9152]

is it a hike you can do on your own on the off season?

[@hikENShootJapan]

Yes, of course. It was my first time hiking in the off season so I needed a guide. If the gates are open then you can climb up. Please read the guidelines on hiking in the off season. I provided the link in the description. Take care.

[@franzi4cats57]

Which month die you climb?

[@hikENShootJapan]

We climbed it in May. The last week of it. Still very snowy and icy.

[@leifdux7277]

I really do think proper equipment should not be underestimated for those thinking they can climb without it... A Japanese streamer did pass away because of not having the proper equipment...

[@hikENShootJapan]

Was it the one who slipped and fell?

[@leifdux7277]

​@@hikENShootJapan Yeah! He was a streamer, and managed to reach the top of Mt. Fuji, but slipped as he explored the summit... Unfortunate accident, climbing solo without crampons nor ice axe...

[@deadlypendroppingby]

Hi, why is there less altitude sickness on a day hike?

[@hikENShootJapan]

Hi, the thing is we still feel the symptoms of altitude sickness when we go up but the fact that we aren’t staying the night, won’t be there for long and going down on the same day, prevents the altitude sickness from worsening. I hope that makes sense.

[@deadlypendroppingby]

@@hikENShootJapan I thought the longer you stay the more adapted you become to the height?

[@hikENShootJapan]

@@deadlypendroppingby Yep, that’s true for longer treks. Gradually going up to acclimatize. But Mount Fuji is usually a 2 day climb in the peak season. A bit tricky for some people because they go up really fast on day 1 and stay there for the night to see the sunrise thus getting altitude sickness.

[@deadlypendroppingby]

@@hikENShootJapan ok, got it, thanks for answering. PS: So a bullet climb (at night) should also be better for altitude sickness than a 2 day hike then, right?

[@hikENShootJapan]

@@deadlypendroppingby Yes, I believe so as long as you don’t stay too long. Japanese people and the government don’t recommend bullet climbing but if you’re fit enough it’s doable. Just take care!! Some experienced hikers do mount fuji as a day hike just like we did in this video. When are you climbing?

[@derrickforeal]

Rip ice posideon

[@TheSpore35]

cx

[@selim5072]

Which month were you there?

[@hikENShootJapan]

Hi! It was the last week of May. Are you planning to climb it off season?

[@selim5072]

@hikENShootJapan thanks. Yes definitely, this may. But I have to options, either the first week of it or the 3rd week. Any recommendations? All the best

[@amieryreyes4239]

Hello pooo. Filipino po pala kayo. Ask lang po kaya po ba ng beginner yung Mt Fuji? 50+ years old na po siya.

[@hikENShootJapan]

hi!!! Yes of course with proper conditioning and training before the climb kaya po. Ung nakasabay po nmin sa climb 80 years old na po pero kayang kaya. I recommend bringing oxygen bottles or canisters to avoid altitude sickness. Are you going to climb up this summer?

[@amieryreyes4239]

@@hikENShootJapan Yes sir, we have plans po to climb this coming summer kasi gustong gusto talaga niya na maakyat ang Mt. Fuji kasi eversince di pa niya na try po kahit lagpas 30 yrs. na po siya resident sa Japan, iiniisip ko lang po kung kakayanin niya. Ako naman po, will try to get Japan Visa pa since nasa Philippines po ako. Allowed naman po ang international tourist to climb Mt. Fuji? Thank you po.

[@hikENShootJapan]

@@amieryreyes4239 yep! it’s a free climb for everyone. Although you might have to register doon sa baba ng Fuji. It is easier if mag sstay kau sa taas para madivide ung climb. Good luck! aakyat din ako this summer hopefully 🤞 magkasabay ung dates ng climb ntin.

[@bo-rupenzebura1844]

It's crazy to climb Mount Fuji in the snow without crampons. You should never do it. People die every year from slipping.

[@hikENShootJapan]

Hi! Thank you for your concern, yes it is very dangerous. We actually had them on when summited we just took them off when we sledded down the mountain. ☺️