Mount Fuji: How to Climb Japan's Most Famous Mountain

[@tokyocheapo]

Keep an eye out for our Mt. Fuji transport video guide coming soon, and let us know, have you climbed Mt. Fuji before?

[@LetoniaisanERI]

No I haven't 😮 in fact I didn't even knew that it was allow to climb that mountain I though it was sacred or something until it gives me curiosity. 😮

[@JacobDaza-rl8cr]

I didn't see a video specific to getting to the 5th station. There are buses but it doesn't look like it can be reserve ahead of time and the earliest is 630am. I saw a video of someone taking a taxi at 3am but maybe arranged by her hotel. I don't think go app applies in the area. I'm still researching but that could be a valuable video for the future for those not staying at the huts (because they all book so fast in advance) and want to start the climb early in the morning.

[@HawaiiJapan808]

Ok so i did this last week. One thing no one mentions is this. I bought my bus ticket from shinjuku station to 5th station with my credit card. I didnt buy a return ticket because i didnt know what time i would be down mountain but the guy said you can just buy ticket back to shinjuku at 5th station bus terminal. When i got back to 5th station I find out they dont take credit card, theres no atms anywhere at 5th station and no money exchange anywhere. So there i was with plenty of us dollars and just a few yen ,not enough to buy bus ticket. It took me and hour walking up to strangers asking to please exchange yen for my us dollars. Half looked at me crazy, i would have too. Finally i found some guy and i gave him a deal i was desperate. $100 usd for 10,000 yen. I lost out on 4,000 yen but i was happy to get outta there. Bring plenty of yen to buy bus ticket back if you dont have one already. Other than that great experience. 🤙🏽

[@tokyocheapo]

Good tip! Although it’s a lot better with credit cards than it used to be in Japan, when visiting it’s still a best to have some back up yen cash in your wallet just in case.

[@pspicerwensley]

It is normal to carry 100,000 Yen in cash in Japan. It’s a very safe place and everyone is carrying lots of cash. I travel to Japan every year and only use the credit card for the biggest purchases such as air travel, JR Passes, Hotels, Disneyland etc. Nearly all other transactions in department stores, supermarkets and restaurants are cash. Conbini often let you use your Suica as do vending machines and public transport of course, but in Japan, cash is king.

[@damianzieminski5583]

Did you do this in one go or did you spend the night in a hut?

[@colmy1651]

I was there this week and bought a ticket to Shinjuku from the highway bus website. I ordered a ticket 30 minutes before the bus left the station. I could use a visa card on the website.

[@cancanjaker1620]

Good tip. But in general, just bring a lot of cash with you in Japan. Plus you need to spend in cash on Mount Fuji.

[@jasmaths1957]

I like your video of your climb up Mt Fugi, it brought back fond memories. I climbed Mt Fugi while I was stationed in Yokota AFB. The year was 1985. I still have my stick with all the stamps and the flag and a pennant from 3100 m. Back then, the stamps where 100 yen. Each station had a fire with a kettle on top. And a branding rod with the stamp on it. If you wanted to rest, it was 2000 yen for 3 hours. You would lay down on a bamboo floor. The bathrooms were out-houses. You can tell your getting close to a resting area when the smell got stronger. I started my climb with 6 other airmen at 9pm and reached the summit at 5:30 am. It was a very rare clear morning. I could see a carnival with a Ferris wheel at the bottom of the mountain. I like your comment on questioning the climb. It seems it took a long time to get back to the main station. Food wise, a small soda cost 100yen at the bottom and 300yen at the summit. At the time you could carry a bicycle to the top and ride it down the gravel slide. The record climb at the time was done by a US Marine in 3 hours. Also, there was a woman who was over 100 yrs. old who did the climb in 3 days. Always keep your stick. The stamps do not fade, nor the memories.

[@clownearound5751]

Really enjoyed your hike up Fuji, the vending machine on the top did make me chuckle too. Excellent camera shots throughout this video. Best wishes to all the team

[@tokyocheapo]

Thank you for watching!

[@dtsybulskyi]

Doing ascent with friends in 3 days, most of info you conveyed nicely. For people considering the climb, do prepare properly. Huts reservation, clothing, gear, food, money, powerbanks etc. We also bought oxygen bottles to aid if anyone develops altitude sickness - nothing like proper oxygen tanks, of course, but better than nothing. Really looking forward the climb. Thanks again for great video on topic! :-) 🎉

[@tokyocheapo]

Thank you for watching 😊 Good luck for your climb!

[@arthurarmelindeoliveira666]

May I ask you how it went? We’re going to climb later this july, and what concerns me the most is the altitude sickness, where did you buy the oxygen cans and was it worthy? Thank you!

[@Diediedie09]

Love your video! I had terrible weather, rain, snow, fog and wind at the top. Very good to see all the other conditons and a perfect sunrise. Hope I will be back to catch up. Thank you for doing this video and reminding me of the hike!

[@RoyandAimee]

What a great experience climbing Mt. Fuji was! We were so lucky with the perfect weather 😊

[@HacksignKT]

I did so on Aug 16th/17th it was dope.

[@debbiegardner7930]

What a great informative video. That sunrise was to die for. This one’s definitely on my bucket list now. Think I will have to “ borrow” those hiking sticks. 🤣

[@OmnipresentOneness]

Such a comprehensive guide. Thank you!

[@redsamurai192]

probably the most informative video on Mt Fuji I've ever watched. honestly didn't expect to pay for the toilet. 😅

[@tokyocheapo]

Glad to hear it was helpful! Ha yes gotta pay to do your business on Mt. Fuji 😆

[@Zusie]

When I summited Fuji it was early September and it felt like I experienced every season. I saw less equipped hikers who were wearing street clothes being turned around early on. It was raining for most of the ascent and at sunrise at the summit I was scared for another hiker that seemed extremely wet and cold, but with whom I could not communicate. As we descended the sun came out and it was warm enough for short sleeves.

[@tokyocheapo]

Good you had some Sun in the end!

[@dolwolfianphotography]

Nice video, planning to climb it this November byt with a mountain guide 🤟

[@matthewgallant3622]

I’d love to hike Mount Fuji, that’d be wild. I’m from the US and we have lots of tall mountains here. I’ve hiked a lot here in New England which has lots of smaller but challenging mountains.

[@mindcontrolhk]

I really like your smile! I will go mt fuji next month too, thank you for the tips

[@antoniofaneite]

Best video I've seen about this climb. Thanks!!

[@tokyocheapo]

Thank you for watching!

[@nolantran1081]

climbed it and honestly even tho it was mostly foggy, we had some nice views at night and sunrise. makes it more cool to hike while its thundering.

[@vitalitymirth]

I recommend not taking a large amount of water on the climb as it is heavy. Water may be a little expensive on Mt. Fuji, but the price is not prohibitive and IMHO it’s worth it so you don’t have to carry lots of water. Also, I recommend not taking super-sugary snacks if you don’t normally eat them.

[@tokyocheapo]

That’s a great point! Finding a balance between taking some water yourself vs. buying some so your pack isn’t too heavy is the best way to go.

[@walkseeworld2453]

Great VDO ❤thx u for all details. Mt Fuji is my next trip.

[@xlolx123ful]

Hopefully this year, im so excited

[@microsatellites]

Wonderful video. Thank you very much for all the advice.

[@jacksonalonzo4903]

Here in Washington State we have Mt. St. Helens. Most people that climb that will start in the morning when it's still dark. It's about 8 miles in total. No huts on mt. St. Helens.

[@valdatout8103]

My goodness it’s beautiful 😍 You two are definitely fantastic inspiration 😊

[@Bigjonmetal]

Y'all went real hard into the abroad in japan look of all your thumbnails and logo...

[@bespokefashion5259]

It's really beautiful and most highly mountain in the world, I want seeing on here mountain

[@ericng5707]

Good luck getting any real sleep at one of those huts. They are basically wooden capsule hotels, so you can hear your neighbors in the next bunk/room, everyone chatting/eating in the common area, plus all the commotion from the people huddling around outside in the dark.

[@etherdog]

Who was that bogan cameraman? But seriously, this was one of the best quick videos on how best to safely climb Fujisan!

[@tokyocheapo]

Haha! Glad you found it helpful - thanks for watching!

[@raechel5069]

I was suffering from altitude sickness near the summit. I got dizzy, plus I vomited. The oxygen i bought weren't working, both of them. 2-3 steps then break. A meter felt like a thousand kilometers. My chest felt heavy. For me, climbing up was hell, but the descent was way better. I didn't take a single break for that.

[@mkdesu]

Your guys channel is GOLD

[@tokyocheapo]

❤️

[@seca.fernandez]

Thanks!!!

[@Duckferd]

One question I have is, what is the locker/luggage storage situation like at Fuji 5th? Should I be worried about keeping my carry-on sized luggage with me?

[@Catwoman1464]

I think it's great that they let you borrow helmets for free on the trail to avoid injury by falling rocks. You only have to leave a 2000¥ deposit, which you get back on the way down.

[@alvinds5479]

OMG Just when you thought everybody has the same content on Japan :D

[@FaynarsSaiqo]

I will almost definitly be a bullet climber when I go to Mt. Fuji. After seeing Abroad in Japan's latest Fuji climbing video. I'm not interested in paying $80+ a night for a cramped cabin and really cheap food. I'd rather hike all night than try to go to sleep very early in a crowded cabin.

[@oneknow6061]

Just did a day hike last week and it's possible. Just start the hike very early in the morning around 6 to 7am and you will be able to summit by noon. By the evening, you will get back to the initial point of the trail! All the best!

[@whatnextkai1294]

Great video 👍, just wondering if there is a lot of difference viewing sunrise at 8th station compared to the top? Is there are lot of people viewing the sunrise at the 8th station? Seems like a sensible idea to view sunrise at 8th station!

[@rolandofulgencio7547]

Great video! Would you mind if I used short clips of it for a nonprofit I help with?

[@toy4tao]

I’ll want to go to Japan this year haven’t been since 2018

[@danielahirschmann4811]

Respect! We want to climb it too. When did you walk (summer?) and where do you sleep? You stayed in a hotel with private rooms right?

[@PrincePaulIowa]

To all the alumni’s of Fuji trail, how do you rate the hiking challenge to a novice?acclimatisation etc!

[@mgeneyo]

But please follow the manners and please visit with respect. Please. It’s our pleasure to see foreigners visiting Japan so don’t be so rude…

[@dilekkarademir42]

Merhaba, Videonuzu Türkiye'den Konya şehrinden izledim. Muhteşem bir video hazırlamışsınız. Enerjiniz sayenizde şu an ben de çok mutlu oldum. Başarılarınızın devamını dilerim. Enerjiniz ve mutluluğunuz daima sizinle olsun.

[@DeLeNaDiAriess]

hi...how was the tour? can tell more about the tour? is there a group of people or just you? im looking for a tour where i can join a group of people

[@TheTravelingThrifter]

Hi there! Planning our trip for 2025. Where do you book/reserve a hut or two to stay in? I’d love a link if there is one! Thanks in advance

[@creepyanto9043]

i wanted to climb the whole mountain damn

[@saintspotjude]

I climbed it too last 2 weeks. 😮Check my recent climb to Mt.Fuji. Thank you.

[@Comnaticha91]

Hi, im excited to plan my hike to Mt Fuji! Can anyone share if hiking in the early morning (around 8am) and descending in the afternoon is doable or advisable? Seems it wasnt discussed in this video. Cheers!

[@tokyocheapo]

Hi there! Some experienced hikers do climb from early morning. The first bus leaves from Kawaguchiko Station to the 5th Station around 6:30am or if you're driving from Tokyo and catch the bus from Fujisan Parking Lot, there's even earlier buses: www.fujikyubus.co.jp/pdf/upload/20230604-1947721390.pdf The main thing that needs to be considered is whether you'll have enough time and stamina to do the ~10 hour hike (with breaks) safely in one day and make it back in time to catch the bus. It's not something that's usually recommended for the average person who doesn't hike often. Hope that helps!

[@NekoArts]

Don't think I'll make it this year but it's definitely on my bucket list. If you do happen to get altitude sickness, do you have to turn around and go back down again or can you "push through it"? Would suck to come so far only to have to turn around before reaching the summit.

[@tokyocheapo]

It depends how bad it is, it’s likely to get worse if you continue climbing though. If you’re worried then allow extra time to acclimatise and ascend slowly.

[@cancanjaker1620]

I will recommend to bring an oxygen bottle with you. You can buy one from the equipment rental shop at around 800yen. They also sell it on Mount Fuji at around 1500yen (depending on the altitude. The higher the more expensive). It will help with the altitude sickness.

[@NekoArts]

@@cancanjaker1620 Thank you!

[@gm129921ify]

Hi may i konw the 8:06 which lens, Focal length, Shutter speed and the setting?

[@max81010]

Sadly the highest vending machine would be in Bolivia the capital La Paz which stands at around 3869meters above sea 😅😅😅

[@k.tdilshanmadushanka1314]

❤❤❤❤

[@Angelo_Botta]

Congratulations

[@Jaydenelthoven.70]

Did you climb the Vulcanolo teide

[@pradyumnaverma2963]

Which camera did you use for such a nice video?❤❤❤

[@tokyocheapo]

Thanks for your lovely comment 😊 We used a Panasonic Lumix S5.

[@JayJavu]

Hello! Nice and very helpful video! I am arriving to Nagoya Airport on Sep 24, 2024. Do you think by that time/day they're still open? TIA!

[@tokyocheapo]

Hello! we're glad you found the video helpful. We recommend to check the official website of Nagoya Airport or contact the airport directly for the most up-to-date information on operating hours and any potential changes to schedules. Safe travels!

[@JayJavu]

@@tokyocheapo oops, sorry, my bad. I was pertaining to the Mt Fuji hike. Im wondering if they're still open by Sep 24 onwards 🙂

[@tokyocheapo]

Ah haha! The trail officially closes around mid September each year. This year it closed on September 10th.

[@GembyVLOG-ne1nt]

how to make reservation on the hut?

[@raymondlimyz2790]

Hi. Can I get porter service to carry my bag? Thank you

[@andreantobarlian3059]

How to booking mountain cabin Akawa 8 goukan ?

[@andreywinata7093]

To stay at Hut do I have to make a reservation before going there?

[@tokyocheapo]

Yes you do 😊 Reservations can start filling up a couple of months in advance so it's best to get in early.

[@CKPLLP]

in the video which month and how many day your trip thank you from Thailand 👍

[@tokyocheapo]

Hi there! We went in the middle of July and it was a 2 days, 1 night trip.

[@aunthemod]

I plan on taking a bus from the 5th station to Kawaguchiko station after my climb. Do I need to buy a ticket online in advance or will I be able to buy one in person?

[@tokyocheapo]

Hi there! You can buy tickets online on your smartphone from this website: info-fujikyu.quickride.jp/

[@aunthemod]

it seems as though only round trip tickets are available, but I was planning on hiking fuji from the base of the mountain. Do you think I'll be able to buy a one way ticket from Fuji's 5th station to Kawaguchiko in person?@@tokyocheapo

[@tokyocheapo]

We bought round trip tickets, so unfortunately we can't say 100% for sure that you're able to buy a one way ticket at the 5th station. If you wanted to double check, you could ask at the ticket office at Kawaguchiko Station before you climb.

[@FaynarsSaiqo]

I very much appreciate this review, but I can't help thinking that saying the prices of things that are overpriced would be helpful to the average viewer.

[@YakuzaExpress]

I just climbed Mount Fuji this month in Sept 2023. Watch my experience too on my channel

[@AkrimHannahLunaGinny]

is it actualy allowed to hike there outside of the season?

[@tokyocheapo]

You technically can but you must submit a climbing plan to the authorities and bring your own portable toilet. The risks in the off-season increase dramatically so it’s advised to go with a tour group.

[@jakecunningham2464]

What portion of the trail (from 5th to the top) is like that of 7:30 (rocky and unstable)

[@tokyocheapo]

It's like that from just before the 7th station to around the 8th station so about 1.5 hours of hiking on rocky terrain.

[@jakecunningham2464]

Thank you!

[@digiflyer1420]

can we fly a drone in MT. Fuji? Tks

[@tokyocheapo]

Not sure if it’s permitted, but one important rule to note is that drones must be registered before they can be used in japan www.mlit.go.jp/en/koku/uas.html

[@solomani5959]

How far up can you go in off season months like June?

[@tokyocheapo]

You can go up to the 5th station during the off season. If you're an experienced hiker, there is the option of hiking to the top but there'll be no facilities and you need to submit a hiking plan to the local authorities.

[@solomani5959]

@@tokyocheapo Got it. So, assuming nice weather, can you just walk to 6th station and back in off season or even that needs approval?

[@comeconcon569]

Mount Fujiyama also named.

[@annabordelon6663]

Walked side ways and backward much of the way down :)

[@tokyocheapo]

Haha that is a good strategy! 😆

[@thanapolthammadamrongsirik9202]

At 7:12 min , where’s that place?

[@tokyocheapo]

Hi there! It's called Happo-ike in Hakuba. Our video producer, Aimee, covers that hike in more detail over on her channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6OWhpSQlL-Mmq8si=u9aIKs3qkCBB8u45 😊

[@harrybrooks9634]

#1 what about the descent via loose small gravel? It's just like SKIING! I descended via this gravel in 1967 when I climbed Fuji-san with an international group from the YouthHostel Rally which was held in Tokyo...it was great fun and only a few of us did that; #2 something horrible I saw at the top is one of the craters was being used as a garbage dump for ALL of the trash from businesses and we climbers!!! I wanted to vomit and couldn't believe that Japan was allowing that to happen!! I hope no one is offended by my saying this! But it was disgusting. GO GO ME! I LOVE Japan!!! Hope to climb again with my son Sage Brooks SOON...I'm 80 years old now! Harry F Brooks IV aka Ogawa-san...Nihon and all my friends from 1967-1969 especially chick-show ojosan from Kisiten Caio in Hachinohe and Shioya-san from Sendai+++

[@huandru]

How is the WiFi along the way?

[@tokyocheapo]

We have sim cards that use the Docomo network and had reception all the way along, even at the summit. In terms of free wifi, from memory, we don't believe there was any at the hut we stayed in.

[@RussellCambell]

can you stay in your own tent ?

[@tokyocheapo]

You can only camp at campsites, and they are all quite low on the mountain for example www.pica-resort.jp/en/omotefuji/stay/site/index.html?datafilter=stay_%E3%83%86%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E3%82%B5%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88#stay_area

[@johnhorne3052]

Herro.

[@sclogse1]

Seems to the best view of Mount Fuji is not from being on it.

[@jeriskhriam6162]

Totla 😂😂😂😂😂

[@serafilm2000]

i took helicopter

[@bernadineseven]

How to climb Mount Fuji? Advice is ‘Don’t’. Like Uluṟu in Australia, it is a Sacred mountain.