Luke
- Total activity 29
- Last activity
- Member since
- Following 0 users
- Followed by 0 users
- Votes 0
- Subscriptions 15
Articles
Recent activity by Luke Sort by recent activity-
Is it still safe to climb Mt. Fuji in September/October?
The main difference between climbing Mt. Fuji in July/August vs. September/October, is the number of infrastructure and emergency services available on Mt. Fuji. Due to the lack of mountain huts op...
-
The difference between FMG's off season and in season two day tours
The main difference between our off season and in season tour is a shorter day 1 and longer day 2. Rather then watch the sunrise from the summit, during our off season climb, we will watch the sunr...
-
How far in advance can I make a mountain hut reservation request?
The mountain hut reservation service FMG provides is available starting April 1st for reservations of the same calendar year July - Beginning of September. Available dates for a reservation at the ...
-
How crowded can I expect Fujisan Hotel to be?
Expect it to be crowded. In a mere two months, approximately 300,000 climbers attempt the climb up Fuji annually. So what does crowded mean in the Japanese sense of the term? During the peak of the...
-
Is there tap water available at our mountain hut accommodation?
No, there is no tap water available for guests use at Fujisan Hotel, Taiyokan or at any other mountain hut on Mt. Fuji. The only available water source on Mt. Fuji is rain water which is not suffic...
-
Off -Season Climbing in September/October
Mt. Fuji is a completely different mountain after July/August. All but one mountain hut past the 5th station will have closed by mid September and in a matter of days, the mountain will feel almost...
-
Will I need to bring my own sleeping bag for my mountain hut stay?
You don't need to bring a sleeping bag as bedding is provided at both our in season and off season mountain huts, Fujisan Hotel and Taiyokan. Bedding is provided in the form of a futon, sleeping ba...
-
When is the best season to climb Mt. Fuji based on weather?
Unfortunately it is very difficult to predict when is the best weather window for climbing Mt. Fuji. The main factor which may prohibit a climb from going forward, is strong wind, which predominant...
-
Does FMG provide mountain hut reservation services?
Yes, for a booking fee of ¥1,000JPY per person, FMG will help in arranging for a reservation at Fujisan Hotel, Taishikan, Kamaiwakan or Miharashikan. Dates and availability may be viewed here, rese...
-
Climbing Fuji with your kids
In the past, FMG has had children as young as 6 join our 2-Day Mt. Fuji tour. With younger children, we find that climbing Fuji tends to be more of a mental challenge then it is physical. Most chil...