Message Regarding COVID-19 Update

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To help you get back on your feet and enjoy the outdoors in Japan, we've put together a list of precautions to help you feel safe when booking a trip with My Tokyo Guide.

COVID-19 Reservation Policy
When will tourists be allowed back into Japan?

Since March 2020, tourists have been prohibited from visiting Japan, and while speculation abounds, no one knows for sure when the restrictions will be lifted. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his newly formed cabinet have made great headway toward a summer reopening (2022). The process was delayed, and Japan has been extremely cautious in recent months.

Despite the current travel restrictions, there is reason to believe that Japan will reopen shortly, given the country's relative success in dealing with Covid-19 (see Covid-19 in Japan). While Japan is not known for its hurry, many experts anticipate that the news will be fairly unexpected.
 
Regardless of any travel bans in force, the following cancellation policy will apply to all 2022 Mt. Fuji tour bookings: Up until May 1st, 2022, all excursion are fully refundable if cancelled for any reason.

All bookings are subject to our usual terms and conditions or our COVID-19 travel prohibition policy as of May 2nd, 2022. (see our Terms & Conditions here). ​

Below are the measures we will be taking in order to prevent the spread of Corona virus:
 
1. Reduced Number of Guests
We will limit the number of tour participants. Mt. Fuji climbs and Hikes will be limited to a maximum of 9 persons per group:

2. Disinfection and washing regularly
By washing and disinfecting the tour van before each tour, we will ensure that good hygiene is a priority. We will also ventilate the van during the tour by periodically opening the doors and windows and disinfecting areas of the van that are often touched.
 
3. Distancing Socially
When we walk around, various groups will be asked to stay at least 1 meter away from each other. At the numerous places we visit during the trip, we will also meet all the social distancing criteria in place.

4. Hand Sanitizer
In the tour van, hand sanitizer will be given for all participants to use. At the planned tour stops, there are also plenty of places to wash your hands, but please notice that soap may not be available.

5. Face Masks
While in the tour van and even in crowded areas outside, and within locations that are small, crowded or have poor ventilation, all participants will be required to wear a face covering or mask.

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic the Mt. Fuji climbing season is scheduled to reopen to the public in 2022. With the reopening of Mt. Fuji, we are anticipating some new regulations to thwart the spread of Covid-19. These regulations may include limiting the number of spaces in the mountain hut. To follow these new regulations created by the local authorities, we may be required to unexpectedly change the Climb Schedule or Mountain Hut. We will do our best to keep all our customers up to date of all changes as they happen: Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. If you have any specific questions we may answer please contact us Info@MyTokyoGuide.com

                   We hope for the best, and look forward to seeing you soon in Japan!