1 Day Foothill Tour

1 Day Foothill tour

a path of the boundary between the human and divine realms

a path of the boundary

between the human and divine realms

Point of The Tour

Tour type: Group tour
Number of guests: 2 - 8 persons
Note: Group tour is a style with other guests. One guide will accommodate a minimum of 2, up to 8 guests. This tour does not include reaching the summit.
Service: A guide, transportation, and meals are included.
Day trip from Tokyo is available, or after the tour you can go to Hakone or Kansai area. We can arrange taxies on your behalf.
Route: 1st station to the 5th station on the Yoshida Trail(Umagaeshi trail and a part of Ochudo trail)
Price: 50,000 JPY(Per Person, Tax in)

Tour type: Group tour
Number of guests: 2 - 8 persons
Note: Group tour is a style with other guests. One guide will accommodate a minimum of 2, up to 8 guests. This tour does not include reaching the summit.
Service: A guide, transportation, and meals are included.
Day trip from Tokyo is available, or after the tour you can go to Hakone or Kansai area. We can arrange taxies on your behalf.
Route: 1st station to the 5th station on the Yoshida Trail(Umagaeshi trail and a part of Ochudo trail)
Price: 50,000 JPY(Per Person, Tax in)
Application deadline: 5 days prior to the tour date
Application deadline for additional guest: 6:00 pm one day before the tour date
Minimum age for participation: 15 years old. Prices for ages 15 and up are the same as for adults, and all meals, etc. will be provided. Customers aged 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

A path of the boundary between the human and divine realms

Climb the pilgrimage route known as The Umagaeshi trail, from the base of the mountain to the fifth station, which has been the traditional route since long ago. It is now one of the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Site Assets. “Umagaeshi” translates to “horse turn” in Japanese. It’s believed to be the point where ancient pilgrims would dismount their horses before continuing the ascent on foot, as it was considered the boundary between the human and divine realms.

It is less strenuous than climbing from the fifth station to the summit and can be done as a day trip from Tokyo. After climbing along a route with few climbers, from the fifth station you will enter The Ochudo trail, which takes you horizontally hike the middle of Mt. Fuji. The Ochudo trail is traditionally, only those who had climbed Mount Fuji three times were allowed to walk. It was considered a sacred path for ascetic practitioners and pilgrims who could walk around the middle of the mountain. This route provides gradual acclimatization to altitude, minimizing the risk of altitude sickness. You’ll not only experience the historic pilgrimage path but also witness the captivating transition from lush forest to the stark beauty of a desolate volcanic landscape.

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Shared Tour

2-Day Shared (group) Tour is available.

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Including

【Not Included】

OPTION: Additional arrangements after the tour for transportation, guides, and accommodations.
Guests are responsible for additional expenses such as extra food and beverages, and shopping items.
We strongly recommend that you obtain personal accident insurance for your own protection.

Terms and Conditions

Please refer to the below buttom for our cancellation policy and terms of use.

Itinerary

【Outline of the Itinerary】

09:30 Meet the guide at Fujisan station
09:45 Depart from Fujisan station
10:00 Visit Mt. Fuji Shrine
10:40 Arrive at the starting point of the Yoshida trail from the base, “Umagaeshi”
10:45 Departure

– Climbing “The Umagaeshi” trail

14:00 Arrive at the 5th station and have lunch at the mountain hut “Sato-goya”
15:30 Arrive at Subaru Line 5th station and visit Komitake Shrine
16:00 Depart from Subaru Line 5th station by bus
16:30 Arrive at Fujisan station and disband

We’ll be climbing Mount Fuji via the Yoshida Trail from the 1st station to the 5th station on the tour.

We’ll be climbing Mount Fuji via the Yoshida Trail.

9:30

9:20

Meet the guide at Fujisan station

Please ensure you arrive at Fujisan Station by 9:20 AM. It takes 2 hours by train from Tokyo (or 3h by bus). Your guide will be waiting for you at the station to assist with handling your luggage, and your journey will start from this point. Lockers are available at Fuji Station for luggage storage.

9:45

9:30

Depart from Fujisan station by taxi

We’ll arrange a chartered taxi to go to the start point of the “Umageashi” route. Your guide will help you check your gear.

Day1 9:45

Visit Mt. Fuji Shrine

The Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine was founded before the 2nd century and has remained one of the most significant locations for Mount Fuji worship and artistic expression.

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine

Walk around the shrine and visit “tozan mon” ( spiritual gate for Mt.Fuji ).

Visiting this shrine adds a meaningful aspect to your mountain trip, making it more of a pilgrimage than just a recreational hike.

10:00

10:15

Visit Mt.Fuji Shrine

The Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine was founded before the 2nd century and has remained one of the most significant locations for Mount Fuji worship and artistic expression.

Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine

Walk around the shrine and visit “tozan mon” ( spiritual gate for Mt.Fuji ). Visiting this shrine adds a meaningful aspect to your mountain trip, making it more of a pilgrimage than just a recreational hike.

10:40

10:15

Arrive at the starting point, "Umagaeshi"

We’ll arrive at the starting point of the “Umagaeshi” route in 30 minutes by passing the forest of the foot of Mt. Fuji. “Umagaeshi” is the starting point of the Yoshida Trail at the altitude of 1450m at the base of Mt. Fuji. It once had four mountain lodges in the vicinity and was a popular spot where climbers who could go no further on horseback would turn their horses back and begin their ascent on foot.

Day1 9:15

Meet the guide at Fujisan Station

Please ensure you arrive at Fujisan Station by 8:00 AM. It takes 2 hours by train from Tokyo (or 3h by bus). Your guide will be waiting for you at the station to assist with handling your luggage, and your journey will start from this point.

*Meeting at your hotel in the vicinity is also available.

10:45

10:30

Climb the Umagaeshi route

Before the advent of cars and railways, reaching Mount Fuji’s summit required a long trek on foot. And, horses could only ascend halfway due to the steep terrain. Therefore, there used to be many huts, stone monuments, and stone markers to welcome climbers, and the route to the fifth station was very crowded. This original pilgrimage path fell into disuse after the construction of the Fuji-Subaru Line for vehicles. However, recent efforts to maintain and revitalize this historic pilgrimage route have seen a gradual increase in visitors.

14:00

13:30

Arrive at mountain hut "Sato-goya" and have a Lunch at the 5th Station

Sato-goya is operated all year round at an elevation of 2,230 meters and is open for overnight stays even during the winter season. The delicious udon noodle lunch and homemade pudding made by the hut’s wife is recommended.

15:30

14:50

Arrive at the Subaru Line 5th station and visit Komitake Shrine

Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station, the gateway to Mt. Fuji on the Yamanashi Prefecture side. It is located at an elevation of approximately 2300 meters, you can see the view of the Fuji Five Lakes and Japanese alps. There is a Komitake Shrine which built in 937 in the area and we’ll visit there.

15:10

15:10

【Option】Take a walk the Ochudo trail

The Ochudo trail is traditionally, only those who had climbed Mount Fuji three times were allowed to walk. It was considered a sacred path for ascetic practitioners and pilgrims who could walk around the middle of the mountain.

16:20

16:20

Arrive at Okuniwa Hut

Okuniwa hut is a charming spot nestled in the scenic surroundings of Mt. Fuji. The friendly staff at Okuniwa hut provide warm hospitality and serve delicious meals, including homemade lingonberry juice that’s recommended.