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Climbing Mt Fuji in September 2014/8/13 22:00
I'm planning to climb Mt Fuji overnight on the 9th September 2014, afterwards on the 10th September I'm going to stay for one night in Kawaguchiko area.

I can't find any bus times from Mount Fuji 5th station to Kawaguchiko station on the 10th September - the only dates I can find are for August or seem to be out of date - help!
by Tanja1982  

Re: Climbing Mt Fuji in September 2014/8/14 09:37
September is outside of the official climbing season, but you are still able to climb (weather dependent) and there are buses available, just on a different schedule. Here's the link:

http://www.japan-guide.com/bus/fuji.html
by yllwsmrf rate this post as useful

Re: Climbing Mt Fuji in September 2014/8/14 11:44
10th September still be OK.
Mt Fuji Loadge also stil be opened until 14/ Sep.

I know the related sites below.
Please refer it.
http://www.goraikoukan.jp/english/
http://bus.fujikyu.co.jp/line/jikokuhyo/10.html
http://visitjapaninfo.weebly.com/
by Marvin (guest) rate this post as useful

Re: Climbing Mt Fuji in September 2014/8/14 16:39
Departs Fuji-5th Station, 9:40, 10:50, 11:50, 13:20, 14:20, 15:30, 17:50.

Arrives Kawaguchiko Station, 10:25, 11:35, 12:35, 14:05, 15:05, 16:15, 18:35.

All buses are operated by Fujikyu between 1st Sep and 30th Sep.

The bus fare is 1540 Yen for a single ticket, 2100 Yen for a return ticket(valid for 2 days).
by tokyo friend 48 rate this post as useful

Re: Climbing Mt Fuji in September 2014/8/14 17:48
Great thanks everyone!
by Tanja1982 rate this post as useful

Re: Climbing Mt Fuji in September 2014/9/1 15:22
I had a related question so I figured I might as well post it here.

So I'm currently staying in Japan with some friends, and while I'm here climbing Mt. Fuji is perhaps my top priority. However, after scheduling three separate attempts at it, and being thwarted all three times by the weather, I'm getting a little worried. My friend says the only time he's available from here on is the 13th and 14th. Well, I'd really like to go with him (and on a more selfish note he's offered very generously to pay for my equipment rental since this is the fourth time and my budget for the trip is running thin) but the last thing I want is to wait through two weeks of agreeable conditions, only to be disappointed again on my last possible opportunity.

So, because I will likely not have another shot at this for upwards of 5 years I'm considering going this Wednesday, when the weather looks like it will be pretty clear. I know there's no way for anyone to predict fickle high altitude weather two weeks in advance, but honestly at this point I'm just so torn that I would appreciate some input while I try to figure it out.

Once again, I understand this might possible be a pointlessly silly question, but if there's any expert advice to be shared I'm all ears. Thanks in advance.
by HanasakuNerium (guest) rate this post as useful

Re: Climbing Mt Fuji in September 2014/9/1 17:17
Naruhito, Crown Prince of Japan had attempt Mt Fuji climbing in 1988 but he retired because of bad weather conditions during the climbing. He had succeeded 20 years later in 2008. So you will never know what will happen on the mountain especially during the off-season. No rescue, No medical staff, the most huts are already closed with limited transport.
Mt Fuji climbing is not a tourist spot. You might suffer "altitude sickness" or "high-altitude illness" during the climbing but no people help you.
by tokyo friend 48 rate this post as useful

Re: Climbing Mt Fuji in September 2015/1/16 20:28
I just wonder if he went, and if the trip was successfull? I plan to climb Mt Fuji myself (but I will do it in season).
by Villkokk (guest) rate this post as useful

Re: Climbing Mt Fuji in September 2015/1/19 23:17
I plan to do it this jul.. probably with a guide..

Good luck!
by Beeeee (guest) rate this post as useful

Re: Climbing Mt Fuji in September 2015/1/20 03:14
I've climb Fujisan by night last summer comming from Shinjuku by Willer travel special bus. We had a guide for two days.
Eveythig about the trip is here: http://www.soleilrouge.org/fujisan-l-ascension-d-une-vie
by fuchan29 rate this post as useful

Re: Climbing Mt Fuji in September 2015/1/20 06:57
I climbed in the second week of September last year, a few days before they closed the trail. It went well but was freezing at the top! Also the descent was the most painful walk of my life!!
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