Mt. Fuji Climb - Step 1: Plan Ahead

Conquering Mt. Fuji is at the top of many people’s bucket lists and with the climbing season only a few months away, it is not too early to begin planning for your 2019 Mt. Fuji climb. Planning ahead will help you make the right choices and there are several key points to consider when planning your Mt. Fuji climb:

• When to Climb?
• Which Route to Climb?
• Guided Tour or Self Climb?
• What equipment do I need to climb Mt. Fuji?
• What is the best way to access Mt. Fuji?
• Should I stay at a Mountain Hut or Not?

​A good start when planning your climb to tackling Japan’s most iconic mountain is purchasing the latest edition of the Climbing Mt. Fuji Guidebook. 

This guidebook is a comprehensive and easy to read recipe for what it takes physically and psychologically to get to the summit of this amazing but unpredictable mountain. The author covers all facets of preparation, equipment, training and most importantly, altitude. Available on Amazon.com