Ikimashyo or let's go! The Japanese adventure starts here. Prepare to be dazzled by the glitz of Tokyo, blown away by the natural beauty of the trek and lay your eyes on one of the world's most iconic mountains - Fuji.
Arrive at the smart and efficient international airport of Japan's capital city, Narita and then board your private coach to be whisked off through the city to the start of your trek. Enjoy a relaxed evening in the hotel and over dinner get to know your team and leader.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
After a breakfast and a brief from your local guide, don your walking boots for the start of the trekking adventure. After a short transfer, you will start on the hiking trail to Mount Furoh and onwards to finish at Kagosaka Touge.
Hiking distance: 22km
Hiking time: 7-8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
This morning you will start your hike from the edge of Lake Yamanakako. Hiking up and away from the lake, you will head into the foothills of Mount Ishiwari and to the to the summit, following along the trail to Mount Ohira and Iimori before catching a bus to Kawaguchiko.
Hiking distance: 10km
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Today's hike will take you to the summits of mounts Kurotake and Hafu. Catch glimpses of Lake Kawaguchiko as your walk through the shady and cool woodland.
Hiking distances: 10km
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Today you'll move away from hiking the mountains and down into the Aokigahara Forest meaning "sea of trees" and to the Fugaku Wind Cave. The primeval forest is full of flora and fauna dancing over the mossy forest floor giving it a magical feeling. The caves add to the air of mystery in the forest having been formed by previous volcanic eruptions and lava flows.
Hiking distance: 20km
Hiking time: Approx 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Mount Amegatake will give you some spectacular views of Mount Fuji with a mix of cool forest and tall grass on the way up you will not be disappointed and hopefully, some of the more difficult parts of the hike will be forgotten. Asagiri Plateau is the land of alpine dairy with livestock grazing at an elevation of 800-1000m. The scenery is that of idyllic meadows with a backdrop of Mount Fuji.
Hiking: Approx. 15km
Hiking time: Approx. 6 - 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Your challenge culminates with the summiting of Japan's most iconic mountain, Fuji. After a transfer to station five (Go-gome) start your trek up the mountain to station eight (Hachi- gome) for a quick rest. The traverse up the mountain is tricky as the volcanic scree slips under your feet, but the trail is well marked.
Hiking distance: 6km
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Mountain Hut
An early morning start, as you set off before sunrise, for the summit of Mount Fuji. It is only in the last hundred years that people have been regularly climbing Mt Fuji; previously the mountain was considered so sacred that only pilgrims and priests were allowed to climb. The summit is not a single point, but a circular crater rim, and in 'traditional' Japanese style the top features a shrine, weather station, post office, and a noodle bar!
After experiencing sunrise, descend back down to Station Five (Go-gome) and head back to Tokyo. Upon arriving in Tokyo, enjoy farewell dinner.
Hiking distance: 8km.
Hiking time: 4 - 5 hours
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
You are free to explore the busy capital city of Tokyo until departure before your transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Transfer time: 1-1.5 hours
Meal: Breakfast
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