On that day, the sun rises only once at the top of “Mt. Fuji”

Most people are used to traveling to Japan in the spring to see beautiful flowers. Or it may be during the cold season, snow resort, ski resort. In Japan, in the summer the temperature may rise to almost 40 degrees, which in some weeks There may be summer storms that blow past each other.

Of course many People may be familiar with the image. Mount Fuji wearing a hat Or when the snow island on Mount Fuji But in this trip, we will step on foot to walk up the Fuji Sang mountain path to reach the peak which is 3,776 meters above sea level.
Mount Fuji (Fujisan– 富士山) is the highest mountain in Japan. Japanese people believe that it is a sacred place where the spirit of the Japanese people and most importantly is also a UNESCO world cultural heritage in 2013.

During the hot season of Japan from July to September every year, which is the summer season and there is no snow covering, so there is no less dangerous risk. There will be hundreds of thousands of gunmen in Japan and from countries around the world. All traveled to the same goal is to conquer the summit of this shy “Fujisan” volcano, which each day there are more than a thousand tourists and gunmen who prove their strength.
Can follow the announcement of the opening season of the climbing season at the official website

Full size map of Mt. Fuji. All 4 routes are in color. Yoshida Trail (yellow route) Subashiri Trail (red route) Gotemba Trail (green route) Fujinomiya Trail (blue route). The signs in the mountain are colored according to the route such as same Can be viewed from this

There are many ways to gun Mount Fuji. Either traveling in person from Tokyo with a bus from Shinjuku-Fuji-Subaru Line 5th Station, a round-trip bus fare of 5,800 yen per person, or maybe purchasing a tour package on a website in Japan, which There are many forms such as walking alone to meet at Fuji Statiion 5 way. There are 4 mountain climbing routes.

1. Yoshida Trail (yellow route), the height that starts to walk 2,300 meters, takes up 6-8 hours to walk down 4 hours and is the most popular route. Due to the large number of shops, toilets and huts or accommodations and is the easiest route and zigzag walk The way down is another way that the ramp takes less time.
2. Subashiri Trail (red route), the height that starts to walk 2,000 meters, takes up 6-9 hours to walk up and down for 3 hours. The path is quite sloping and fertile, with trees covered throughout the route until reaching the 8th floor. Meet the Yoshida Trail. Suitable for people who have experience in hiking as there are no rescue and rescue units on this route.
3. Gotemba Trail (green route). The altitude that starts to walk is 1,450 meters. It takes 7-10 hours to walk up and down for 3 hours. It is the least preferred route for 4 routes because it takes the longest and farthest. Including toilets and water and food shops along the way, quite a few.
4. Fujinomiya Trail (blue route), the height that starts to walk 2,400 meters, takes up 5-8 hours to walk down 3 hours. This route is rocky and quite steep. Suitable for people from Fujinomiya Station because the way up and down are the same way.

For this trip, we chose to climb Mount Fuji by purchasing a tour of Willer, which is a total package of approximately 34,800 yen. Reservations and payment must be made via the website at least 7 days in advance.

1. Bus from Shinjuku to Fuji Station on the 5th floor
2. Hiking equipment rental Hiking bag Hiking socks and shoes Raincoat and rain pants Torch mounted on a rockproof helmet and trekking poles or walking sticks
3. Accommodation on the 8th floor station 1 night, 2 meals
4. Professional climber guide Which will speak English

Since this trip is traveling alone and needs agility and to reach the amount of time with safety, I choose to use the One Stop Service, which is quite covered in the budget as I try to look for hiking gear and pair of shoes. Only throwed over six thousand baht Therefore thought that the package should be the answer for those who are hiking for the first time And need a guide for speed
But for those who travel by themselves or with a group of friends, do not worry, because all the way up the hill there will be signs along the way, every The stations in each floor are in Japanese and English. And there is internet signal and telephone signal.

At 7:30 am, it’s time to leave Tokyo for Mt.Fuji 5th, which takes about 2 hours. The first aim to arrive is a shop that provides mountain climbing equipment. Which, when ordering the package online, has already specified the size Therefore, when arriving at the shop, you will find a bag that packs the equipment well with the name of the person put in the front of the bag.

After the equipment selection has been completed, 45 minutes later, the bus brought us to Mt. Fuji Station 5, or Fuji 5th Floor Mount Fuji. This area can be seen by many climbers and tourists. Who come to experience the atmosphere and see the view on the hill as well as buy souvenirs and various snacks on this floor When we arrived at about 11:00 am, then departed to change clothes. And store items in the locker cabinet in the rental building And bring the absolutely necessary things Put in a hiking backpack like

1. 2-3 bottles of drinking water is very necessary as it should be sip water all the way And the top drinking water is expensive, 500 yen per small bottle or about 120 baht.
2. Drug identification, plaster, wound paste
3. Change clothes Windproof and rainproof jackets from level 7 and above, cool below 10 degrees and windy and may rain.
4. Nose mask, sunglasses or windproof glasses Due to strong winds, there may be dust from the soil. Mountains may blown into the face and into the eyes.
5. Oxygen cans When going to a higher level, less air can cause Altitude Sickness, which is a lack of high oxygen. Causing dizziness, dizziness, difficulty in breathing, every station on the mountain is for sale The price is quite expensive, about 300-500 baht.
6. Trash bags on the mountains have no any trash bag so every item that you bring up please be sure to drop down below

At 12:00 am, honest mountain climbing guides came to summarize the trip details for everyone on the trip to understand. Regarding the rules and regulations for climbing and hiking Mount Fuji Both in terms of safety in different layers Teach how to breath when tired Pace And requesting help in the event of an accident

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Download map from official website click here

The path that we used to travel this time is “Yoshida Route”
The map is in many languages, including Thai. The map clearly indicates the walking route. Distance to various points, toilets, facilities, accommodation names, also known as Hut or temporary accommodation hut. Including telephone numbers in case of emergency

The distance that is used to travel this route is about 5 kilometers. It takes approximately 6-8 hours to walk up.

Approximately 1- 1.30 hours, then arrive at Fuji Station on the 7th floor. On the way up from the 6th station to the 7th floor, the path is a steep gravel slope. Zigzag style and with a wooden pedestal along the path This wooden pedestal is intended to prevent the rock from bouncing and flowing down from the mountains. On the 7th floor, there are seats and shops and accommodations. Which is quite expensive than the bottom, 120 baht for drinking water, 180 baht for bread, 180 baht for the ramen and 60 baht for the bathroom. For accommodation, the service price is around 6,000-10,000 yen. The price is different from the package. Which includes 1-2 meals and not including most. Will not accept walk-in. Must be booked in advance with guaranteed credit. Which can also be paid upon arrival. However, if paying upon arrival, must pay in cash because most of the above will not accept credit cards. You can check the list of accommodations on each route at website .

Depart from the 7th floor (height 2,700 meters) to the 8th floor station (height 3,100 meters). The path between these is stacked with rocks all the way, with Trekking Poles or trekking poles to help support. Oneself during stride At this point The weariness gradually increases with the weight of the carrying bag. Although brought but necessary things still feel very heavy Due to the steepness of the mountain made the gravity more heavy Drinking water should be taken all the way to make it strong and without dehydration.

Traveling for about 2.30-3 hours, we reached the 8th level before dark, which tonight we stayed at the Hut. This floor area The Hut has a relatively small area. Sit and dine together And separated into a shared bed and will have pillows and blankets to fit in for 1 person and a charger for 1 plug. The internet and telephone signals are still normal and the signal is quite good. The bathroom will have to pay an entrance fee of 100 yen each time and there is no shower room. Because it requires the least amount of water and is very cold, so do not like to shower. Suggest to prepare wet wipes to carry in the backpack very useful.

The dinner that has been organized and set down for dinner while the group has walked together. The mountain climbing guide explained to us the plan for tonight that we will leave the hut to go to the top of the hill at 2 am, which will take between 2-2.5 hours to reach the time of hitting 4.30 am. which is when the sun will rise.

After having dinner, Sergei managed to go to the bathroom to change his clothes. Wash your face, brush your teeth Before preparing the battery charger, phone, camera, take medicine to relax the muscles, relieve pain before going to bed at 8 pm

Wake up at 1:30 to manage washing your face, brushing your teeth. Wear a windproof overcoat again. While also not forgetting to put a helmet together with a flashlight to put on the hat again Prepare to walk at 2 am
Under complete darkness on the 8th level, when looking down, there are a lot of lights arranged in zigzag lines, visible from the 6th floor up until looking up at the top of the mountain. The same is true for tourists who are climbing more than a thousand people.
 The climbing guide told us that Most Japanese professional climbers Often started traveling early in the evening And straight up and pass up to the summit just in time for the sunrise Because of their expertise in climbing and familiarity with the route But if coming for the first time and without experience Suggesting not to do it because it might be dangerous to fall

That time is the time that most pedestrian traffic is jammed. Since a few hours the sun will rise and we each walk and climb alternately The route from the 8th floor (height 3,400 meters) to the summit (height of 3,776 meters), the pressure is quite high. Makes you tired easily, dizzy because of little oxygen Oxygen cans are very useful during this period.
In the period that there are a lot of people during this level of walking Do not overtake the climb route, because it will cause the rocks to flow down to hit the line, causing danger.
The path will be Sand, gravel, stones and almost 45 degrees steep. Walk up to the top of the hill and find Tori or the pillar of the shrine. It’s easy to know that I will reach the peak in time and at 4:15 am, we stand. Successfully on the top of Mount Fuji

After passing the impressive moment in the sunrise But I didn’t forget to stamp the stamp on a wooden stick to record that once I was the conqueror of this mountain. And watch the sunrise here and buy souvenirs Which may have to queue up quite long, with the post office able to send postcards with the seal that says “Mount Fuji’s highest point” send back to home as well.

At an altitude of 3,776 meters above the sea and the moment of sunrise that thousands of people of that day recorded in their memory.

“Have you ever wondered why it becomes so exhausting and challenging to ascend certain heights and what motivates us to push through? We believe the answer can often be found in the first rays of the morning sun and the myriad of clouds reflecting its warm, orange light. The sun’s gentle embrace during those moments of thick, dense weather creates a stunning and truly awe-inspiring spectacle.”

When the sunrise has passed It’s time to go down the hill to go to Station level 5, the walking route is different from the ascend route It’s a rather steep ramp. And small rocky pebbles along the path may be slippery Suggest that weight down on the heel and use trek to help support.

It took us about 3 hours to walk down to Fuji Statiion 5 at 11:30 in the morning. Check the name with the mountain climbing guide to arrive safely and safely. Find something to eat before taking the bus to continue onsen. In the package there is a discount on the onsen entrance fee. We spent time bathing and soaking in the hot spring. To relieve from fatigue for about 1 hour before taking a car headed back to Tokyo

When returning to Thailand, three can enter the website. www.fujisan3776.com to obtain a Certificate for Climbing to the Summit of Mt. Fuji, “or a certificate as a memorial To certify being “The Conqueror of Mt. Fuji” from the Japan Mt. Fuji Association. The fee is 1,080 yen or about 330 baht. Pay via Paypal. We have to specify the name, last name, date of climb to the top. And put a picture to confirm that we reached the top of the hill for about two weeks. The announcement was sent to Thailand.