Central/Fuji|October – November, April – May
Mt. Fuji Off-Season
Challenging
Day by Day
Day 1
6 km+1,500 m7–8 hrsYoshida 5th Station to 8th Station hut. Start on dirt, hit snow line around 7th Station. Crampons on. The hut is basic but heated by a wood stove.
SleepFuji 8th Station Hut (winter-ready)(Mountain hut, 50 beds, stove heating)EatCup ramen, rice balls, hot water
Day 2
8 km+400 m / −1,900 m10–11 hrsSummit push at 2:30 AM. Minus 15°C, wind 80 km/h possible. Ice axe and crampons required. Sunrise at the summit without the summer crowds. Descent to 5th Station.
SleepN/A(Trail exit)EatPack snacks, celebratory meal after
What's Provided
- Winter hut reservation
- Ice axe & crampon rental
- JMGA certified guide
- Hut meals
- Safety equipment check
What You Need
- B3 boots (rigid sole for crampons)
- Down jacket (rated to −20°C)
- Shell jacket & pants
- Mountaineering gloves
- Goggles (wind protection)
- 30L pack
Physical Prep
Fuji off-season is not a walk. It's mountaineering. You need to have used crampons before and be comfortable with cold exposure. The altitude (3,776 m) affects some people.
Your Guide
Mark Olsen
Mark Olsen handles gear checks personally. He'll send you a video of how to put crampons on before you arrive. On the mountain, he sets the pace. Slow is safe.
Price per person
¥48,000
Includes guide, huts, meals, transport from trailhead