Prince Hotel BlogsOne of the most stunning landmarks in Japan, Mount Fuji is a mountain and volcano in Honshu, about 100 kilometers outside of Tokyo. The stunningly symmetrical cone of Fuji is even visible from the capital city, and on clear days can tantalize tourists and guests of Tokyo’s Prince Hotels from the city itself.
Often found in Japanese artworks, the mountain is a must visit for first time Japan guests. With plenty of attractions in the area, this “Holy Mountain” of Japan inspires everyone from guests of Shimoda hotels to the world’s best artists. There’s a reason Tokyo photography company Fujifilm is named after it!
Whether you’re staying in Tokyo or Hiroshima hotels, the manageable length of Japan means it’s very easy to visit Mount Fuji. This blog will outline all the basics you’ll need to know for a day trip to the mountain and its surrounding area.
Due to the mostly undisturbed surroundings of Fuji and its surrounding Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, trains do not reach the gate of the mountain, and you’ll have to take a bus from the station. These bus journeys take between 40 minutes and an hour from the train station to the base of the mountain at Subashiri 5th station.
The train journey from Tokyo to Gotemba Station takes around 2 hours for guests of Shinjuku Hotels and requires one train change. Take the Tokaido Line for Kozu from Tokyo Station, and then the Gotemba Line for Numazu. Get off at Gotemba Station and take one of the buses from here to the bus stops around Mount Fuji.
Those Wishing to climb to the peak of Mount Fuji are strongly discouraged from doing so outside of the July to September climbing season. This is due to the uptick in accidents when the weather is not suitable for climbing the mountain. Throughout the summer, all four of the hiking trails should be open to the general public and should take between 5 and 10 hours to complete, depending on the route you take up the mountain.
The four routes vary in the lengths of time they take to complete.
The Yoshida trail is a circular trail that runs at 14.3 kilometers, taking around 7 hours and 45 minutes to complete on average.
The Subashiri trail starts from Subashiri 5th Station and is popular for tourists and guests of hotels in Okinawa Japan wanting to ascend Mount Fuji in a shorter time frame. The trail runs at 8 kilometers and can be quite challenging due to the intense elevation gain, but has plenty of places to stop for a rest along the way.
The Gotemba trail is the only one of the four trails that hikers can actually drive too. However, this is because it is the hardest of the four, running at 20 kilometers with a steep elevation gain. The trail should take hikers about 12 to 16 hours to complete.
The Fujinomiya trail should take about an average of 8 and a half hours to complete and runs at about 8.6 kilometers in total. Easily accessible from the west of Japan, this is one of the most popular hiking routes for visitors.
One of the most stunning landmarks in Japan, Mount Fuji is a mountain and volcano in Honshu, about 100 kilometers outside of Tokyo. The stunningly symmetrical cone of Fuji is even visible from the capital city, and on clear days can tantalize tourists and guests of Tokyo’s Prince Hotels from the city itself. Often found […]