Private 2-Day Mt. Fuji Tour
Overview
From Mid-July to EarlySeptember
Recommended Climbing Dates
September 1 - September 10
These dates are highly suggested for a better experience.
The trails are less crowded, being towards the end of the peak season.
Embark on a tour tailored specially for you. Climbing Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak and a World Heritage site, will undoubtedly be a memorable time. The season is from July to September, but if you prefer to avoid crowds, off-season climbing is also available. Our experienced guides will be with you. Look forward to the rewarding view from the summit after your strenuous climb.
Sample Itinerary
From Mid-July to EarlySeptember
Day 1
9:30 Meet up at Kawaguchiko Station
11:30 Arrive Fuji Yoshida 5th station. Light Lunch
15:00〜16:00 Arrive at Mountain hut at 8th station.
Rest at hut. Prepare for next day for early departure.
Day 2
2:00 AM: Depart from the hut
6:00〜7:00 AM: At the Summit of Mt. Fuji
If time permits, go around the crater (Ohachi Meguri)
1:00〜2:00 PM: Arrive at Yoshida Trail 5th Station
Onsen if requested.
3:00〜4:00PM Dismiss at Fujisan Parking or 5th station
Our guide, Tatsuro Sugimoto
What is the most exciting moment in your activities?
When I can climb more challenging mountains or routes.
When I can share the joy of reaching the summit and the beauty of the scenery with my clients, feeling a sense of accomplishment.
Among the various tours, where is your favorite place and why?
The mountain areas surrounding the Kofu Basin, such as Mount Fuji, the Southern Alps, the Yatsugatake Mountains, and the Okuchichibu Mountains.
BIO
Born in 1988, Tatsuro Sugimoto resides in Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture. He is a certified mountain guide recognized by the Japan Mountain Guides Association. After experience as a trekking guide in the European Alps based in Switzerland and in New Zealand, Sugimoto is now actively guiding in Nirasaki City, covering a wide range of mountaineering activities from summer to winter climbs. From April to May 2018, he was part of a Himalayan expedition team and ascended the unclimbed peak of Pankar Himal (6264m). Since then, he has continued to actively engage in mountaineering both in Japan and abroad, including international expeditions.
License and Certification
Certified Mountain Guide Stage II by the Japan Mountain Guides Association
UIMLA/JMGA Certified International Mountain Leader (IML)
Level 1 Avalanche Worker by the Japan Avalanche Network
Class 2 Certification by the Ski Association of Japan (SAJ)
Wilderness First Aid (WAFA)
Leave No Trace (LNT) Trainer
Advanced Instructor (Packraft) certified by the Japan Safety Paddling Association
Swiss Specialist certified by the Switzerland Tourism Board
Certified Tour Conductor
Mount Fuji Guide affiliated with the Fujiyoshida City Guide Association
Millet Advisor
