climb mt fuji
Japan's most iconic symbol is the image of Mt. Fuji. To climb Mt. Fuji is to experience Japan's cultural heritage and to ski Mt. Fuji is to enjoy a superb alpine and cultural experience and with us you can attempt both these lofty goals.
Mt. Fuji and its symbolic pure shape are interwoven into the very psych of the Japanese people. On a clear winter's day this mighty volcano, reaching to 3775 m can be seen from the centre of Japan's largest metropolis, 130 kilometres away. It's image is integral to Japanese culture and history. Foremost amongst those who made this image famous is the woodblock print artist Katsuhika Hokusai (1760-1849). His series, "The 36 Views of Mt. Fuji" is synonymous with both Japanese art and heritage. Today, though, you can't go far in Japan without seeing a picture or image of Mt. Fuji. In a nod to modernism, the image of Mt. Fuji can be seen advertising anything from rides on the bullet train to mobile phones.
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The image of Mt. Fuji is synonymous with the Japanese essence of home and it is a magnet for Japanese hikers and climbers who are drawn to its almost spiritual countenance.
In the rush of modern life, there is a temptation to knock this peak off in a day, which can be done, but we prefer to immerse ourselves in the area for a little longer, to take it slowly and to safely and thoroughly experience this mighty peak.
For this reason our two adventures to Mt. Fuji, our summer climb Mt. Fuji and our spring ski Mt. Fuji tours are 4 days in length. This allows us time, if successful on the summit, to explore the ancient forests at the base of this mighty peak, where for centuries, samurai warriors, Buddhist monks, Haiku poets and peasants alike rubbed shoulders as they sought spiritual enlightenment on the summit of Mt. Fuji.
