Lately we have been receiving a lot of requests for possible day trips up Mt. Fuji as well as inquiries into changing the starting and finishing point of our 2 day Mt. Fuji Pilgrimage. In response to these requests Fuji Mountain Guides has decided to offer customized tours up Mt. Fuji. Just let us know when you want to climb, where you will be staying the day before and after the climb, whether you want to do a day trip or 2-day tour, and we will look into customizing a trip up Mt. Fuji just for you!
Contact us by phone or e-mail to discuss the matters in detail.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Skype with an FMG guide
Monday, June 21, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Mt. Fuji June 9th
Went to check out the subashiri trail on Mt. Fuji yesterday with a group of 4 guys. It was in the 20's (°C) in Tokyo, but near the summit of Fuji it had snowed the night before our climb. We got to the trail head (Subashiri 5th station) around 11 and geared up for our hike up. The weather was cloudy for the most part, but would clear from time to time giving us a nice view of Lake Yamanakako. After about 1 hour 1/2 we reached the 6th station and took a short lunch break. The weather was a bit nippy and the clouds were beginning to threaten rain, so we got ready to hike again pretty quick. After about another 30 minutes of hiking, the trail began to show signs of snow. At about 2500 meters, the trail is covered in snow, and without the proper gear cannot be passed. We didn't plan on going all the way to the summit, so after a short climb we made our way back down the mountain.
With the heavy snowfalls of this winter, it looks like the subashiri trail won't open in time for the official start of the climbing season on July 1st. I talked with one of the local's there who said the season probably wouldn't start until the 2nd week of July.
After our brief hike, the 4 of us went to a local onsen (hot springs) a little ways down the mountain. The onsen Ten Kei (translated as Heaven's Grace) had an assortment of baths inside and outside, as well as a couple different kinds of sauna's. The view of Mt Fuji from Ten Kei is breathtaking, with it standing up right before your eyes. There is nothing like sitting in a hot bath, starting right up at Mt. Fuji.
Luke Cummings
Head Guide FMG
P.S. If you are looking to climb Fuji in the near future, you will still need crampons and an ice axe to get to the summit!
With the heavy snowfalls of this winter, it looks like the subashiri trail won't open in time for the official start of the climbing season on July 1st. I talked with one of the local's there who said the season probably wouldn't start until the 2nd week of July.
After our brief hike, the 4 of us went to a local onsen (hot springs) a little ways down the mountain. The onsen Ten Kei (translated as Heaven's Grace) had an assortment of baths inside and outside, as well as a couple different kinds of sauna's. The view of Mt Fuji from Ten Kei is breathtaking, with it standing up right before your eyes. There is nothing like sitting in a hot bath, starting right up at Mt. Fuji.
Luke Cummings
Head Guide FMG
P.S. If you are looking to climb Fuji in the near future, you will still need crampons and an ice axe to get to the summit!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
2010 Mt. Fuji Tours
Hello Everyone,
FMG expeditions up Mt. Fuji take place over 2 days. We currently only have one expedition available labeled as the 2 Day Mt. Fuji Pilgrimage. For thousands of years pilgrimages from all over Japan have swarmed to Mt. Fuji's gates. Now we invite you to join the quest of previous pilgrimages on an unforgettable journey up Mt. Fuji.
The tour commences in Shinjuku where we take a train and bus up to the base of Fuji. From here we climb to a mountain hut near the top, spend the night, and resume our climb near midnight, just in time to reach the summit for Fuji's renowned sunrise.
The pilgrimage is all-inclusive (except for 2 lunches) with transportation, lodging, food, and guide costs all packaged into one price. This allows for a relaxed a carefree climb up Fuji, as you can just let your guide take care of all the logistics.
This year the 2 Day Mt. Fuji Pilgrimage will only take place during August. Although the climbing season starts in July and runs through August, FMG is only able to offer the 2 Day Pilgrimage one month (August) during the 2010 season.
We will continue to post pictures and updates of pilgrimages, and hopefully those who attend can use this space to share their experience with you.
Luke Cummings
Head Guide FMG
FMG expeditions up Mt. Fuji take place over 2 days. We currently only have one expedition available labeled as the 2 Day Mt. Fuji Pilgrimage. For thousands of years pilgrimages from all over Japan have swarmed to Mt. Fuji's gates. Now we invite you to join the quest of previous pilgrimages on an unforgettable journey up Mt. Fuji.
The tour commences in Shinjuku where we take a train and bus up to the base of Fuji. From here we climb to a mountain hut near the top, spend the night, and resume our climb near midnight, just in time to reach the summit for Fuji's renowned sunrise.
The pilgrimage is all-inclusive (except for 2 lunches) with transportation, lodging, food, and guide costs all packaged into one price. This allows for a relaxed a carefree climb up Fuji, as you can just let your guide take care of all the logistics.
This year the 2 Day Mt. Fuji Pilgrimage will only take place during August. Although the climbing season starts in July and runs through August, FMG is only able to offer the 2 Day Pilgrimage one month (August) during the 2010 season.
We will continue to post pictures and updates of pilgrimages, and hopefully those who attend can use this space to share their experience with you.
Luke Cummings
Head Guide FMG
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