2-Day Mt Fuji Climbing Tour to Summit from Tokyo with Free Gear
Tokyo, Japan
- 2 days (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Mt. Fuji is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks. Create lasting memories with this fully supported 2-day Mt. Fuji climbing tour from Tokyo. Avoid the stress of navigating alone—an expert English-speaking guide leads the way along tried and tested paths, ensuring a safe and steady ascent.
This hassle-free adventure is fully compliant with all entry regulations and fees. Travel light with free mountain gear provided (helmet and rainwear), or upgrade to a full rental plan if needed—boots, rucksack, poles, and headlamp are available.
Family-friendly and welcoming to children ages 6 and up, this tour offers a unique chance to summit Japan’s most famous peak with the right support every step of the way.
- Conquer Mt. Fuji with an expert on this 2-day climbing tour
- No language barriers—go climbing with an English-speaking guide
- Stay fueled for the climbing with breakfast and dinner included
- No worries about where to stay—mountain hut accommodation included
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- English Speaking Tour Conductor
- Stay at a mountain hut
- Free rental helmet & rain gear
- A 500 ml bottle of water (receive at a mountain hut)
- Round-trip bus from Shinjuku (Tokyo)
- Entrance fee - Mount Fuji entrance fee (4000JPY/per peson)
- Travel Insurance for International Visitors
- Restroom on board
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Robert Indiana Sculpture: "LOVE"6-chōme-5-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
● Address: 6-5-1, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 163-1312 ● 1 minute walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line) ● 8 minute walk from Shinjuku Station on the JR, Odakyu, Keio and Toei Shinjuku Lines.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Day 1
Shinjuku-Yoshida Route 5th Station-Mountain hut at Original 8th Station
5 Stops
Shinjuku I Land (Pass By)
1
Yamanashi Prefecture
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Mt. Fuji 5th Station
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Mt. Fuji 5th Station
6 hours • Admission Ticket Included
4
Mt. Fuji Station
10 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodation: Overnight at Tomoekan or similar (8th or 7th station)
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Mountain hut -TOP OF Mt. FUJI! - Yoshida entrance of 5th Station-Shinjuku
7 Stops
1
Mt. Fuji Station
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Mount Fuji
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Mt. Fuji Station
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
4
Mt. Fuji Station
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
5
Mt. Fuji 5th Station
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
6
Mt. Fuji 5th Station
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Shinjuku I Land (Pass By)
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- When booking, please message the following information (required for confirmation):
- 1. Rainwear size (free rental): Men’s S–3XL, Women’s S–3XL, Kids 120–150
- 2. For Gear Package Plan only: Climbing boots size – Men’s 24.5–29, Women’s 21.5–26, Kids 20–23.5
- You can choose Meals (Choose from 1 or 2 ) Please inform the staff on the day upon check-in.
- Once you complete your reservation, your request will be submitted, and we will respond within a few days.
- This tour will depart regardless of weather or traffic conditions, unless you are notified otherwise by the local operator. Viator and your local tour operator will not be responsible for itinerary changes due to unforeseen circumstances
- Children aged 6 and above who can communicate in English are welcome to join. The tour fee is the same for both adults and children.
- The tour bus only has limited space for participants to store their rucksacks and other hand-carry luggage. Therefore please do not bring along big luggage or suitcases so there are no space for storage on the bus. Please kindly leave them at your hotel.
- Participants are not allowed to get off the bus at other places where are not designated as arrival places of the tour.
- You will stay at Tomoekan 8th Station (altitude: 3,400m), approximately 1.5 hours from the summit. Facilities include free smartphone charging, Wi-Fi, eco-friendly flush toilets with heated seats (200 yen tip required), and personal storage shelves.
- Rooms are shared, but male and female guests will not sleep next to each other. Even within the same booking, shared rooms may be separated. Private rooms (for 2 people) are available in limited numbers, but single participants cannot apply.
- Extra food, drinks, earplugs, and raincoats are available for purchase at the hut.
- Alcohol is strictly prohibited in the accommodation. To prevent altitude sickness, we advise against drinking alcohol during the climb.
- All times posted are rough estimation only. Time varies on weather and traffic conditions, stamina of tour participants and so on. Please kindly be noted in advance.
- Tour is scheduled as listed hour, however may subject to change due to traffic condition.
- Be sure to come to the meeting place on time. As well as when returning from toilet breaks. The bus will depart as scheduled regardless of all late comers. There will be no refund nor can we offer assistance for alternative methods of transportation in case you missed the bus due to being late.
- In case of traffic congestion or any other uncontrollable reasons, may lead to changes on tour schedule or time shorten in each sightseeing spots, please be noted in advance.
- As it is stipulated by the law of Japan, please wear your seat belt on the tour bus.
- Please be noted that you cannot change the scheduled return location after the tour.
- All tours will be operated regardless of visibility of Mt.Fuji. And Mt.Fuji may not be visible due to weather conditions. This will not qualify as a reason for refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
4.1
based on 17 reviews
Asees_K, Sep 2025
I cannot stress this enough: do not join this Mount Fuji tour if you're even slightly slower than the rest of the group. They will leave you behind on the mountain without hesitation — regardless of injury, altitude issues, or basic safety protocols.
I pulled a muscle in my leg midway through the first day's hike and was moving a little slower as a result. Combine that with the effects of high altitude, and I wasn’t keeping the exact same pace as the rest of the group — though I still made it to the mountain hut within the allocated ascent time of 6 hours.
Instead of offering support or even basic empathy, I was shocked to be presented with a waiver to sign, saying I was voluntarily leaving the tour and that they held no responsibility for me if I chose to summit the next morning. I reminded them that I never chose to leave the group — they were effectively expelling me. I refused to sign the waiver.
That should’ve been the end of it. But the next morning, just ten minutes before the summit attempt, I was pressured into recording a voice note stating that the tour bus could leave the 5th Station without me if I didn’t return by 11:30 AM. I felt completely coerced into doing this, and this was after an argument where I clearly stated I was capable and willing to continue and I just needed to rest after pulling a muscle yesterday.
To make matters worse, they removed the helmet from my head — a helmet that I paid for as part of the tour package — claiming they weren’t sure I’d return it in time. This was a blatant safety hazard. The guide herself later asked me multiple times on the journey why I wasn’t wearing a helmet when everyone else was and I had to remind her that she literally took it off my head.
Throughout the summit climb, I was extremely anxious and stressed, because they made it clear they would not wait for me at the summit or the bus. I still managed to make it down well before the 11:30 AM deadline. And yet, they had the nerve to leave behind an elderly couple (both over 50) who weren’t as fast as the others — leaving them to fend for themselves.
This company advertises their tours as being suitable for families and children over 6 years old. That is dangerously misleading. They showed zero concern for group safety, pressured participants into signing dodgy waivers, and even stripped customers of essential safety equipment if they weren’t confident you’d return it in time — even when you had other gear that also needed to be returned.
One member of our group had visible signs of oxygen deprivation at the hut, and the guide never once checked on them. On top of all this, the tour guide was rude, dismissive, and completely lacking in empathy throughout the experience.
This is not just bad service — it is irresponsible, unethical, and dangerous. If you're considering climbing Mount Fuji, find a company that values your safety and treats you like a human being, not a liability to be discarded the moment you're slightly behind schedule.
Richard_B, Aug 2025
Arrived at set time. Only four people and a big bus. The tour guide said the trip was cancelled due to a road closure because of in climate weather. Normally, I'm good with that. Safety. Odd thing was people I was not with that took an alternate tour, went off at the same time 6:30-7:30 A.M. and they along with thousands of others on the mountain that day enjoyed the experience. Thought is they cancelled due to low turn out and cost of a full size bus. No way to tell now, but very circumspect looking back vs what others received, going to the mountain with alternate tour companies that day.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Richard Burnstan,
Thank you very much for booking our Mt. Fuji climbing tour.
First and foremost, we would like to express our sincere regret that the tour you were greatly looking forward to was cancelled due to the severe weather conditions. We feel deeply sorry that we could not meet your expectations and that this cancellation impacted your valuable travel plans.
We would like to explain the reason for this decision, which you pointed out in your review. Please know that this was not related to the number of participants. Rather, we hope you will understand that it was a decision made to prioritize your safety above all else, in strict accordance with our safety regulations.
Our company carefully determines whether to operate a tour based on several key factors:
Official warnings and advisories from the Japan Meteorological Agency.
The road status of the Fuji Subaru Line, the main access road to the 5th Station trailhead.
Real-time information from our partners on the mountain, such as the mountain huts.
On the morning of your scheduled tour, August 12th, there were warnings for heavy rain across Japan, with strong winds forecast for the Mt. Fuji area. As a result of this, the Fuji Subaru Line was closed due to high winds.
We understand your confusion upon hearing that other tours may have proceeded, and we apologize for that. While the road did reopen later that morning around 10:00 AM, its reopening was unpredictable at our tour's early departure time. Under such uncertain conditions, our safety protocols do not permit us to take guests onto the mountain.
We kindly ask for your understanding that this was a difficult but necessary decision made to ensure your safety.
We sincerely hope to have another opportunity to guide you to Mt. Fuji when the weather is more favorable.
Thank you once again for your valuable feedback.
Bruno_P, Jul 2025
It was amazing!!! 2 days that I will never forget. The had 3 guides with our group The whole time, all of them spoke english, the trip was realmente tiresome but thats what we signed up for kkkkkk. The view up top is incredible, makes it totally worth it! The place we stayed in 8th station had a delicious curry rice (for those who like it) and the bed we slept was way better than we tought. The sheets were really good!!! I didnt sleep at all but because of the altitude, not because I didnt feel confortable. The view at night of the cities down there is unforgetable and when the horizon starts to color because of the sun, it looks like you watching Earth from space. We had a lot of fun and all was perfectly on clock. Actually we did it faster than the scheddule. Really grateful for the experience!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for joining our Mt. Fuji tour.
We were all incredibly moved to read your wonderful and heartfelt review. Your descriptions made us feel like we were right there with you, watching the sunrise and the starry sky from the summit.
Nothing could make us happier than your words, "2 days that I will never forget." It is an honor to know that the view from the top made the difficult climb completely worth it for you. We feel privileged to have been a part of that special moment.
Thank you for your praise for our guides as well. Our number one priority is our guests' safety and comfort, so hearing that our three guides provided excellent support from start to finish is the best encouragement we could ask for. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to them—it will no doubt make their day and motivate them going forward.
We are so grateful we had the chance to guide you on this adventure.
We are proud to have been a part of your story and hope we'll have the pleasure of sharing more of Japan's beautiful landscapes with you again someday.
Anthony_B, Jul 2025
Excellent and well organized tour with friendly and experienced guides. Highly recommended for first time Mount Fuji hikers. Safety was paramount and made the trip even more enjoyable. I have already shared the tour info with many friends.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the Mount Fuji tour! It sounds like you had a fantastic time and I'm glad to hear that safety was a priority.
We are delighted you had such a positive experience and have shared it with your friends. We hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
lee_h, Aug 2024
The guides were extremely polite , helpful and experienced. I would very highly recommend. Look no further.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience on the Mt. Fuji 2-Day climbing adventure. Your recommendation means a lot to us.
We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!
BORIS_I, Aug 2024
2 days trip was a great decision. First: You can see a sunrise and Second: you can adapt to the elevation better. Also the slow speed of ascent was perfect... Specially if you are not a pro climber... I'm a mountain guide myself but did not miss the speed really going up. The guides were very good ad adapted to the weakest person, which was very professional... Additionally we made some breaks and we did gather together and continue forward... Dinner was nice and breakfast too. Enough Asian as well as enough European to say... Overall it was a great experience and I will do it again. We had super luck with the weather too... Amazing two days...
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're glad to hear that the two-day trip allowed you to enjoy the sunrise and comfortably adjust to the altitude. It's great to know that the pace and professionalism of our guides met your expectations, and that you enjoyed the meals and overall experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing adventure!
Victor_G, Jul 2024
The guides were amazing. Safety first, thoroughly knowledgeable, patient and kind. Wind and rain stopped is from reaching the summit but otherwise a great hike and outdoor experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for participating in the tour this time. It is a pity that you could not reach the summit, but I am glad that you had a great and safe experience. We hope to see you again for another attempt!
walid867, Nov 2019
I am disappointed because of bad weather and my vision to conquer mt fuji was failed. In summary, the services given by Viator is excellent.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We are truly sorry that the weather did not cooperate and you were unable to reach the summit of Mt. Fuji this time.
We hope you still enjoyed the experience, and we appreciate your kind words about our service. If you ever decide to challenge Mt. Fuji again, we would be delighted to welcome you back and support your adventure.
marcinzaradzki, Sep 2019
We started the hike in fairly nice weather with high expectations and a little bit worried if we can make it to the top. These doubts were quickly met with an unexpected weatherchange, it became a raining hell for the next couple of kilometers. Nevertheless the group was still very motivated and in a jolly mood. Fortunatly ths was still the case, while the visibility sunk to approx 50 meteres and nothing was left of a long promised great view of japan from the ascending trail. After some time everyone and everthing was wet. But we kept climbing. Eventually while passing the 3000m mark .... nothing changed ... wait ... it became cold. Finally we made it to the 8th station and the promised land (mountain hut). We were greated with a reasonably well equipped shack at 3400m including a warm meal and hot tee. For everyone who was in need of new warm clothing after the heavy rain and fog and the generally cold weather, everything could be rented out, which was lifesaving. After this delightful end of day one, the whole crew was send to sleep in beautiful chambers with a lot of people per not such a lot of squaremeters. If you got some sleep you potentially belonged to the lucky snorers who fell asleep first ;). The wake up time was set at 2:00 am. After getting ready and gathering behind the hut we started our final battle uphill. The timing of the guides was always perfect and on point. So we made it up approx 50min before sunset and were able to get a great spot after starting the walk around the crater. Many thanks to the guides for that. As the sun was setting all problems troubles sleepless nights were forgotten immediately. So all in all nice trip, perfect guides, great timing and not too exhausting.
Response from Host, Sep 2019
Thank you for sharing your experience with everyone. We look forward for your next visit to Japan.
jmeza1281, Aug 2019
Both of our tour guides was beyond phenomenal and very helpful. This was my first hike ever that I've done in my life and even though it was a struggle for me they stayed with me all the way till the end and made sure everybody came back safe as scheduled. Will highly recommend this. Also, this hike was been the most fundamental thing I have ever done in my life. Bucket list has been completed. Will highly recommend!
Response from Host, Sep 2019
Thank you very much for taking your time on writing this review. Glad that the tour we provided gave you a memorable experience! If you have plans on visiting Japan again, feel free to consult with us. Waiting for your next visit, and we highly appreciate if you could recommend our tours to the others :)
julihulme, Jul 2019
The hiking was good but the timing felt a bit off. Lots of faffing about. And the stop at FujiQ is unnecessary. Most people just want to go home/get on with the rest of their trip!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi julihulme,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and we're happy to hear that you enjoyed the hike itself!
However, we sincerely apologize that the tour's timing and efficiency did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your honest feedback about the wasted time and, especially, your specific comment about the stop at Fuji-Q Highland.
This is exactly the kind of direct feedback that helps us improve. We want you to know that your comments, along with similar opinions from other guests, were a key factor in our decision to redesign our tours for 2025.
In the new itinerary, we have streamlined the schedule to minimize idle time. Furthermore, we have removed the stop at Fuji-Q Highland to ensure our guests can get home or to their next destination more promptly, just as you suggested.
We are truly grateful for your input and hope you might consider joining us again to experience a much smoother and more efficient tour.
Best regards,
jilliantofukuji, Jul 2019
The guides were attentive, and made sure everyone was safe and together before we went somewhere new. Also, they made sure that we were well prepared and told us exactly what to expect for the next destination (e.g. how to prevent altitude sickness). Even though bad weather prevented us from climbing to the summit, the guides made sure to explain to us that it was in our best interest and helped make what we could do an exciting experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for joining our tour. We are most delighted that you had a safe and wonderful experience. We appreciate your cooperation in listening carefully to the guide's instructions and ensuring your safety. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Edgar_A, Jul 2024
Una experiencia única en la vida, y una vista que te dejará sin aliento, literalmente. El Monte Fuji fue durante siglos uno de los principales puntos religiosos de Japon, tanto en el budismo como en el shintoismo, pues se creía que en este habitaban muchos de los dioses, más importantes de Japon y que aquellos que lograrán llegar hasta la cima, podrían traer consigo un poco del poder de esos dioses.
Nuestros guías fueron muy amables y atentos con todo el grupo, son unos expertos en esto, uno de ellos es un señor de más de 60 años que ha escalado el Monte 7 veces (este año) y otro es un joven de unos 30 años que justo después de haber bajado del monte con nosotros, volvió a subir con otro grupo. El Viaje constó de una larga caminata de 6 horas de subida, No fue nada fácil, pero tampoco fue algo imposible, y las vistas que tienes cada vez que llegas a una de las estaciones, son espectaculares. El refugio donde pasamos la noche es lo que uno se podría esperar de una cabaña establecida a 3200 m de altura en una montaña, pero a pesar de ello debo admitir que fue extremadamente cómodo pasar la noche en un lugar caliente y no en el frío de la montaña; la cena fue algo simple, un plato de curry con carne, pero después de ese viaje, sabía a gloria. Nos despertamos al día siguiente en la madrugada para poder llegar a la cima a las 06:00 am, la vista que te da la cúspide, te permite ver el hermoso amanecer que brilla sobre la tierra de Japon, es realmente un bello espectáculo, además de qué en la cima hay algunas tiendas de regalos y souvenirs. El viaje de regreso es mucho más corto, sólo unas cuatro horas de bajada, pero debo admitir que fue un poco más difícil que la subida en sí.
El poder ver y escalar uno de los lugares más importantes y emblemáticos de todo Japón, es una experiencia única que todo el que venga Japon debería probar, pero yo sugeriría tener un poco de condición física antes de intentarlo.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
¡Escalar el monte Fuji fue una experiencia increíble! El guía era un veterano, así que pude escalar con confianza. La subida de seis horas debe haber sido dura, pero las vistas desde cada estación y el amanecer en la cumbre deben haber sido tan hermosos que te hicieron olvidar lo difícil que fue. La cena caliente y el buen dormir en el refugio de montaña hicieron que la escalada fuera aún más gratificante. El descenso fue una aventura, pero se sintió como una experiencia única en la vida. El mensaje de que los turistas que visitan Japón deben estar bien preparados físicamente y lanzarse a escalar el Monte Fuji será extremadamente útil para transmitir el atractivo de la montaña.
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