This is the perfect alternative to the exhausting 10 hour Mt Fuji summit climb.

A balanced Mt Fuji hike that lets you experience volcanic landscapes, powerful crater views, and quiet Shizuoka nature.

Recommended for

・Families with children

・Travelers looking for a flexible and safe Mt Fuji hike

・Those interested in unique volcanic terrain and moon like landscapes

・Travelers visiting Mt Fuji on a day trip with no overnight stay

Highlights

・Walk inside a historic volcanic crater

・Optional long hike to the Mt Hoei summit for more active hikers

・Beginner friendly terrain on the short hike option

・Views toward Suruga Bay and the Pacific Ocean on clear days

・Additional nature and cultural sites in the afternoon if time allows

Weather flexible itinerary

If weather conditions such as strong wind or fog make parts of the hike unsafe, the itinerary is adjusted to reduce hiking time and include more sightseeing instead.

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Participants must be 10 years old or older.

A basic level of fitness is required. Two hiking options are available, a Short Course and a Long Course, which can be selected based on fitness level.