[Only for Summer 2024] Small group Mount Fuji Climbing Day Tour | Hike around base of Mount Fuji | Depart from Tokyo (Special mountain climbing souvenir included)

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-Attractions- 

• Mount Fuji Fifth Station and Komitake Shrine 

Mount Fuji Fifth Station: This is Japan's highest mountain, with different views when seen from afar or up close. Witness the majestic beauty of Mount Fuji from the closest distance from where you can still see the summit. When the weather is clear and cloudless, look down and see the surrounding beautiful scenery of Lake Kawaguchiko etc. On a foggy day, you can overlook a magnificent sea of clouds. 

Komitake Shrine:　An ancient mountain that existed before Mount Fuji was formed. A sacred place of mountain worship, it has been a place for praying since ancient times, and is visited by many worshippers and faith practitioners. 

• 5th Station → Yoshida Trail 5th Station Sato-goya → Yoshida Trail Daimonzi-Ya → First station Uma-gaeshi (about 3.5 hours)　You will be accompanied by a professional hiking guide here 

This trip is a relaxing hike down the mountain from the Fifth Station. You can learn about the history of this hiking trail through historical ruins and signboards along the way. Lunch to be prepared by traveler in advance, to be consumed during hike.

• Traditional House since Edo Period - Daimonzi-Ya 

Daimonzi-Ya is a teahouse that was founded in the Edo period and has been passed down from generations. It is also the only remaining teahouse along Yoshida trail between the 5th Station and Uma-gaeshi (Special gift: Daimonzi-Ya embossed wooden plaque/per person) 

• Uma-gaeshi

A stop on the Yoshida trail that goes up Mount Fuji, a World Heritage site. This is the entrance to Mount Fuji that many climbers know. A popular spot where you start your Mount Fuji climbing expedition as you walk through the torii gate which gives you a sense of history. 

• Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine 

Fujiyoshida City's most representative Sengen (Fujiyama) shrine, with a history of more than 1,900 years alongside Mount Fuji.

-Important Notes-

• Please get enough sleep before the trip to ensure that you have sufficient physical strength and to reduce mountaineering risks such as altitude sickness.

• List of items to bring when climbing Mount Fuji: 1. Hiking backpack 2. Hiking shoes 3. Headlamp (including spare batteries) 4. Hiking windbreaker 5. Rainproof clothing 6. Thermal wear 7. Trekking pole 8. Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses 9. Sports drink, mineral water (at least one bottle each) 10. On-the-go food (salt tablets, chocolate, bread etc.) 11. Identification (residence card or passport) 12. Coins, spare change (for use at toilets, vending machines for water refill along the way) 13. Mobile phone power bank and charging cable 13. Personal toiletries

• Mountaineering gear (for safety reasons, participants must bring their own or rent professional mountaineering gear: hiking shoes, headlamp, thermal wear, hiking backpack suitable to hold all items.) If you need to rent mountaineering equipment, you can do so in advance at the following rental website: https://www.yamarent.com

• Tour leader + driver service: small group of 4-13 people; the actual service will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on the day.

• Reference vehicle model: 5-8 seater car: Toyota Alphard or equivalent; 9-14 seater car: Toyota HiAce or equivalent. The above is for reference only and the actual vehicle will be adjusted according to the number of people in the group on the day.

• To ensure the safety of the travelers and a smooth trip, please be sure to provide each participant's complete information (name + gender + phone number + contact information + point of boarding + age + health condition). This is to avoid errors and influence on the guide/leader's judgment.