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Pro
the best view of mt fuji..."
Con
Everything is understandably quite expensive on the mountain; no running water to refill canteens or bottles; it's very cold at the top during the early morning
In a nutshell
There is nothing more Japanese than Fuji-san.
cheesecake17 Says: The Kakida River is 40-100 meters wide and 1.2 kilometers long. Spring water runs through the town. The temperature of the spring water does not fall below 15 degrees centigrade all around the year.Mt.Fuji erupted repeatedly before it was formed by intense volcanic activity....
Mr.Sparkle Says: You can buy walking sticks with bells and flags at the 5th station. Apart from being very useful for the climb, the stick can also be a nice memento of your trip. At each station,5 trough 10 you can get markers burnt into your stick to prove you made it thus high....
Mr.Sparkle Says: Never once thought about seeing the sunrise on a mountain until I hiked Mt. Fuji. I have to say, seeing the sunrise of Fuji-san is a religious experience. It really is! Its a pilgrimage for Japanese to do this, like going to Mecca. Literally, people were crying around me...
Mr.Sparkle Says: There is a post office on top of Fuji-san, so please bring some post cards to mail out to your friends. My advice to pre-write them and get the correct postage on them before you climb. One last thing to note, the post office on top of Fuji-san is opened for the full hiking...
Mr.Sparkle Says: A walk around the crater takes about one hour. The mountain's and Japan's highest point is located immediately next to the weather station on the opposite side from where the Yoshidaguchi Trail reaches the summit. Expect long lines there.A walk around is highly recommended....
adarsh_adi Says: There are two ways of getting to Fuji:Train : Tokyo > Otsuki > kawaguchiko -- Bus-- > kawaguchiko 5th Station.Bus : Tokyo > Kawaguchiko 5th station.U can book your return ticket in advance for the bus back to Tokyo.For those who do not want to get committed for...
Mr.Sparkle Says: There are four 5th stations on different sides of the mountain, from where most people start their ascent to the summit: 1. Kawaguchiko 5th Station (Yamanashi Prefecture) 2. Subashiri 5th Station (Shizuoka Prefecture) 3. Gotemba 5th Station (Shizuoka Prefecture) 4....
adarsh_adi Says: .RainCoat:Buy the RainCoat or Ponchos from the 100 Yen store. Trust me u this will be a life saver against the rain as well as the wind. better buy the TWO-PIECE version, it comes as a seperate pant and seperate jacket. They are made of simple plastic. They come in...
wathy Says: Although it was not so cold in tokyo, but here... very cold!! It was autumn in tokyo, but here... equal to winter....So take more clothes for winter
Mr.Sparkle Says: You may want to consider getting a flash light, or a head lamp for your hike up Fuji. It certainly can get dark on the mountain at night. Personally, i didn't use mine all that much, cause there was a full moon and there were so many people around me using them that...
Don't get bullied by tour guides
Mr.Sparkle Says: There's been some reports that tour guides have bullied climbers not in their group. For example, my girlfriend was told by a tour guide that she couldn't sit on a rock and rest because that was a place for his tour group. Total BS. I've also heard stories of tour guides...
Mr.Sparkle Says: If you start too late or walk too slow you might find yourself stuck in a line. Believe it or not, Fuji has traffic jams, especially near the top where the path is narrow and everyone wants to stay for the sunrise. It is entirely in the scope of possibility that you will get...
Mr.Sparkle Says: There is no toilet paper in the bathrooms on Fuji-san, so you better bring your own. Also, the bathrooms are all pay per use, so better bring some 100 yen coins with you.
Mr.Sparkle Says: The human body requires some time to adjust to a sudden increase of altitude, otherwise there is a risk of headache, dizziness and nausea. Quite a few people, who climb Mount Fuji, fall victim to altitude sickness, like me.To avoid altitude sickness, climb Fuji at a slow...
Mr.Sparkle Says: A sad truth... Mt. Fuji is huge garbage dump. Its true and its a huge embarrassment to Japan. There are weak efforts to correct this problem, but it is what is. My point is, you don't have to add to the problem. There are NO garbage cans on Fuji.You should be aware that what...
The higher you go, the higher prices!
Mr.Sparkle Says: As you climb Mt. Fuji you find that prices climb as well. At the top, you will be able to buy most things you might need, but you'll pay dearly for it. A small bottle of water runs around 500yen. You're best off thinking ahead and bringing everything you need. See my supply...
Mr.Sparkle Says: Ok, my list is not here... Look in the general tip area to find my recommended supply list. Thank you.
adarsh_adi Says: .Item:Max one BackpackLogic: The 7 hr grilling hike will be twice tough the more luggage u have. .Warm Clothing. Layered Clothing in fact.. so that when it gets hot u can shed off some.RainCoat. Should be the ones from the 100Yen store. No other is as useful as...
Things you should bring on your hike!
Mr.Sparkle Says: Below is a list of supplies that I feel are essential for the hike. It is recommended that each person should prepare the following for the hike up Fuji-san1. backpack to carry your gear2. 2 liters of Water3. some food. We will hiking a long time with few places to buy food....
cheesecake17 Says: Mt Fuji sits across Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures. The portion of Mt Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture is known as Omote-fuji. This western side of the mountain leads into a plateau area....... while the Yamanashi Prefecture side of Mt Fuji unfolds into the Fuji Five Lake...
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Although it was not so cold in tokyo, but here... very cold!! It was autumn in tokyo, but here... equal to winter....So take more clothes for winter
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Q: Hi travellers, my question is how far (in Kms and by train) is Mt Fuji area from Tokyo (Asakusa)? and from which station I...
A: Direct bus to Lake Kawaguchi starts from Tokyo station or Shinjuku station. See more info : http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6905.html
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Fuji, a city located at the southern foot of Mt. Fuji which is the highest mountain in Japan with a 3,776 meter (12,388 feet) peak. To the north are the Ashitaka Mountains made up of Echizendake,......
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There is an old Japanese proverb that goes something like this... "A wise man climbs Fuji-san once, a fool climbs it many times." If you've hiked on Mt. Fuji, you would certainly understand. This is...
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The most famous montain in Japan. I didn't climb it cause in this season was too cool for it. I was quite lucky that can took this pic without any cloud. This was a sunny day :D
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My friends and I decided to climb Mount Fuji at night--a popular strategy--so that we could view the sunrise in the morning. For no particular reason at all, we chose the Fujinomiya trail. The trail...
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In my life, sometimes the most casual of statements become an earth-shattering event and this was one of them. In deciding how to celebrate my 40th birthday, climbing Mt. Fuji was casually mentioned....
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