Travel Diary : My first Mount Fuji Climb | Sunrise | Mountain Hut, Tokyo Japan

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This year I made a point to fulfill my dream of climbing and peaking Mount Fuji, Japan.
Although many said that the climb was not technically challenging, the journey itself was not easy, I made sufficient preparation in terms of my clothing, shoes and accommodation in the mountain. Other than being safe, I had also wanted to see how it feels like to stay in a mountain hut in Mount Fuji. So the planning involves booking with the accommodation directly in spite the reiteration that the website only deals in Japans language. All turns out well, they reply me in english, thankfully.
It was a good climb, the weather has been benign along the journey. There were fog but the foggy weather shields the sun making it a pleasant climb up.
I reached the 9th station early and secures a good spot for the sunrise. Unfortunately, the clouds got in the way of the rising sun. I guess we cannot have it all sometimes.
However I think much of the rewards comes from not only the sun rise but from the experiences I had along the way, the self discovery about myself, how I react, how I felt and how I think when the things least expected happens, the need to stay positive when things don't go the way I intended.
It has been a greta adventure for me.
And if you do want to attempt Mount Fuji, I wish you the best and hope you have the very best experiences like I do.
#mountfuji #fuji #Japan #tokyo #Mountfujitrek #sunrise

[@travisrainey1171]

That looks incredible- thank you for taking us along.

[@fabiandoestravel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@AllanSu]

Sadly missed this during my trip. Definitely on my list when I'm in Japan again :) thx for sharing

[@cschai625]

Great video! Very informative and useful to people planning to hike the majestic Mt Fuji. Thanks a lot, John Fabian.

[@fabiandoestravel]

thanks Chai!

[@eamonn7778]

Really interesting. Adding this to my Japan itinerary.

[@MrKindaSux]

Awesome video , Helped me abit , planning on the trip this year. i have a question , what camera did you use to film it? looks REALLY great.

[@fabiandoestravel]

i was using Lumix GX8

[@love4denims]

Nice video, food looks so delicious, did you come from Tokyo to Mt Fuji?

[@fabiandoestravel]

HI Bella, thanks . Yes I reached Tokyo the day before, check into my accommodation for 1 night and took the Fuji 5th station bus from Shinjuku the next morning. I left my luggage at the accommodation and just brought what i need to last me for the climb.

[@TheMarg2012]

Your dinner looks good. I too climbed 6th Aug.

[@fabiandoestravel]

Yes it was tasty.

[@jamalomar1449]

Hi John and we meet again.You will remember me in comment section vlogs climb mount Kinabalu.For your knowledge , I have succes climb to the summit mount Kinabalu last year in september and because of your kinabalu vlogs.Now you have been succes climb mount Fuji summit and congratulations.For your knowledge, I have booking my flight ticket to Japan in this july summer season and I also will climb mount Fuji in this july.I can't wait to climb mount Fuji.Please stay safe and always wear a mask...see you at mount fuji summit soon...John Fabian

[@marcuswaynethomas]

How long is your walking stick? I’m trying to find a suitable container to fly back with one next month. Thank you!

[@fabiandoestravel]

mine was the longest one. I send it back via the Japan postal services

[@HaroldMasong]

🤙

[@fabiandoestravel]

😄

[@elijahdale100]

Hi!!! Did you book the overnight hut in advance? Do they accept walk ins?

[@fabiandoestravel]

I booked the accommodation in advance. I am not sure if they accept walk in. but I guess if they have space they will accept walk in.

[@eugenechew8314]

Hi! I will be doing the hike this coming sept 2019, mind to share how did you book the mountan hut and when is the hut opened for reservation?

[@fabiandoestravel]

HI Eugene, I emailed the hut directly. Although it was noted that they only response to Japanese language, they replied to mine. The dates for reservation is different for each year. You need to google them for 2019. But generally it coincides with the climbing season. Good luck !

[@eugenechew8314]

@@fabiandoestravel Hi! Thanks for your prompt response. I will try my best then... hahaha =D

[@drimer9]

Great video, thank you for usefull information, can you tell the name of the hut you have stayed in and how have you done you reservation? :D

[@fabiandoestravel]

Hi, the name of the mountain hut is GORAIKOUKAN, it's at the 8.5 station.

[@drimer9]

Thanks John, going to Mt Fuji this summer, hope will manage to book the hut somehow ;]

[@LordArioh]

@@drimer9 that was my problem also, so I decided to skip the hut, which was a big mistake))

[@drimer9]

@@LordArioh I've done it! :D Problem with hut is that there is too many people and you can't really sleep (I maneged 1hrs sleep), next time I'm gonna use jet lag to my advantage and hike overnight...

[@LordArioh]

@@drimer9 overnight is not so cool, while I was walking down at midnight about 3 hours, all you can see is some city lights in a distance, and the rest is pitch black. And flashlight gathers a ton of different flying bugs. tho I walked around summit, the weather didn't let me to wait for sunrise.

[@livesh684]

did u had to book ur stay in the hut in advance or can u go there and book upfront?

[@fabiandoestravel]

I booked mine in advance.

[@weiqiang983]

hi just curious how long u took to climb mount fuji!

[@fabiandoestravel]

Hi Wei Qiang, in this climb it was 2 days 1 night. I spent one night in at the mountain hut and peak in the early next morning.

[@amybrierley2485]

Hi, we are staying at the same hut. Do we need to carry a sleeping bag? Thank you

[@fabiandoestravel]

I didn't bring my sleeping bag but I saw some who did. I had all my layers on when I slept. it's faster for me when I woke up and ready to go.

[@amybrierley2485]

Thank you! Did they provide quilts and things?

[@fabiandoestravel]

@@amybrierley2485 no they don't. they just provide u a space to lay down. :) just go without any expectations. it's simply basic.

[@amybrierley2485]

John Fabian thank you!

[@mlpajarilla0712]

Hi, when did you climb Mt. Fuji?

[@fabiandoestravel]

July 25 - 26 in 2017

[@TheMarg2012]

@@fabiandoestravel I went to there Aug 05 - 06 in 2017. Close!

[@fabiandoestravel]

@@TheMarg2012 you can check online the dates the climbing season is open.

[@kerlinrodriguez9068]

Can I rent boots over there?

[@fabiandoestravel]

Hi Kerlin, I am not sure if you can rent boots at the 5th station at Fuji, but I am sure there are some rental shops in and around Tokyo who caters for these. Personally I brought my own.

[@fujiwaramichaelm6686]

Maybe you can give info on how much food, climbing sticks, etc are. Pls take views of the trail, we know how you look.

[@fabiandoestravel]

You can find these on Google maps.