Mount Fuji Hiking: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Located in Chūbu region of east-central Japan, Mt Fuji towers above the landscape. Serving as a symbol for the country, it is also Japan’s most popular mountain. More than 200,000 people visit the peak each year. An estimated 2,500 people reach the summit each day in the peak summer season.

Climbing Mt Fuji requires no technical know-how, but does require stamina and being in relatively good physical condition as you gain altitude quite quickly.

There are four routes up which to climb. However, the most popular one is the Yoshida Trail, which gives you the best view of the rising sun, if you’re heading up the peak for Goraiko.

The Fujinomiya trail is the second most popular one and is provides great views for daytime hiking, including out over the iconic cherry blossoms to the south of the mountain.

Stunning scenery

Located in the midst of lakes and forests in southwest Japan, Mt Fuji is home to some of the country’s incredible beauty. Hike through the cherry blossoms as they bloom in the autumn and enjoy phenomenal views all the way out to the Pacific Ocean from the top. Taking two days and an early start also gives you the chance to see Goraiko.

Goraiko

Immortalized on the Japanese flag, Goraiko is the experience of seeing the sunrise from the top of Mt Fuji. It is the ultimate reason to make the 2-day ascent of the summit and truly feels like a spiritual moment. Rising over the surrounding hills and clouds, the sublime view of an orangey blue sun on the horizon will surely take you breath away.

Come for the culture

Mt Fuji is considered a holy site to both the Shintos and Buddhists in Japan. Hiring a local guide gives you the chance not only to experience the natural beauty of Mt Fuji, but also the spiritual beauty of the mountain. Take some time to learn about what makes Mt Fuji one of Japan’s three holy mountains.

During the summer, average daily temperatures at the top of Mt Fuji range from just above freezing to 10 °C. Temperature at the base are usually in the 20s. Summer is the rainiest season on Mt Fuji, but still has plenty of clear days to enjoy.

Any trip to Mt Fuji begins with a flight into one of Tokyo’s international airports, Haneda (HND) or Narita (NRT). From here, it is easy to take the bullet train to Mt Fuji or make the two hour drive in a rental car.

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