Climb Mt Fuji Tour with Downhill Sand Run
Full-Day
Hiking
Mt Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes
- hike to the summit of Mt Fuji on the easiest, shortest route
- descend the mountain in the fastest, most fun way, by running down a slope of volcanic sand
- the sand run enables you to descend from the summit in half the usual time
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- enjoy magnificent views of Mt Fuji and the surrounding landscapes
- our private support car drops you off at the beginning of the tour and picks you up at the end
- we provide you with a light hiking backpack, snacks and drinks so you don't have to prepare things on your own
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Difficulty: Strenuous
Typical duration: 10 hours
Maximum duration: 12½ hours
Terrain: Mountain trail, uphill and downhill segments
Length: 11 km
Total elevation gain: 1,400 m
Departs from: Kawaguchiko Station
Tour fee: ¥93,000/person for 3 or more people, ¥139,500/person for 2 people or ¥279,000 for 1 person. (Peak season rates apply from 3/22 to 4/14. Inquire for details.)
What's included: Private car, native English-speaking guide, light hiking backpack, snacks, bottled water, round trip bus fare between drop-off point and trailhead and donation to Mt Fuji conservation fund.
Available dates: July 10 to September 10
Description: Our guides lead you in a hike to the summit of Mt Fuji on the easiest, shortest route. On the way up, you'll enjoy majestic views of countryside, coast and the mountain's dramatic landscape of red and black volcanic rock.
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At the summit, you'll gaze into the enormous crater at the heart of Japan's highest peak. Then you'll descend the mountain on a little-known trail where you can take a long, exhilarating run down a slope of sand. The sand run is the fastest and most fun way to return from the summit, and it cuts the descent time in half.
This tour is an outstanding choice for those who want a unique, exciting hike of the kind that only the lucky few experience at Mt Fuji.
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- Meet our guides at Kawaguchiko Station
- Ride to the drop off point in our support car, enjoying countryside and forest views along the way (1 hour)
- Take the bus to the trailhead (25 minutes)
- Hike to the summit of Mt Fuji (typically 4 to 6 hours)
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- View Mt Fuji's crater and take a short break (typically 20 minutes)
- Run and/or hike down Mt Fuji on the sand run route (typically 2 to 3 hours)
- Take the bus from the trailhead to the car pickup point (25 minutes)
- Ride to Kawaguchiko Station in our support car on picturesque routes (1 hour)
- Tour concludes at Kawaguchiko Station
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