Level 4
Winter Summit
Not a hike. Alpine climbing. Crampons. Ice axe. Serious.
Elevation Profile3,776m
Duration
2 days up
1 day down
Distance
10.0 km
Elevation Gain
2,336 m
Price
¥85,000
per person
Hour-by-Hour Timeline
Day 1 08:00
Gotemba 5th Station
1,440m
Day 1 12:00
Snow line begins
2,500m
Day 1 14:00
Crampon point
2,800m
Day 1 16:00
Base camp / snow cave
3,000m
Day 2 03:00
Pre-dawn start
3,000m
Day 2 05:00
Ice axe section
3,400m
Day 2 06:30
Summit ridge (roped)
3,650m
Day 2 07:30
Winter summit
3,776m
About This Route
Winter on Mount Fuji is a completely different mountain. The trails are closed to the public. Access requires permits through local authorities. You'll use crampons, ice axe, and rope on the summit ridge. Temperatures regularly hit -20°C with wind chill. This is alpine climbing, not hiking. We provide all technical gear and training.
Honest Assessment
“Winter Fuji is not a hike. It's alpine climbing. If you haven't used crampons before, we'll teach you. But it's serious. The summit ridge can be icy and exposed. We turn back if conditions aren't safe — no exceptions. Best months are January through March.”
What's Included
- ✓Certified JMGA mountain guide (winter specialist)
- ✓All technical gear: crampons, ice axe, harness, rope
- ✓Pre-climb gear training session
- ✓Winter camping equipment (tent/snow cave)
- ✓All meals during climb
- ✓Permit application handling
- ✓Emergency shelter and communication device
What's Not Included
- ✗Transport to meeting point
- ✗Personal winter clothing (required list provided)
- ✗Travel insurance with alpine climbing coverage (mandatory)
- ✗Pre-acclimatization (arrive 2 days early recommended)
Physical Requirements
- ▶Previous crampon experience OR completion of our training day
- ▶Can carry 15kg backpack for 8+ hours
- ▶Cold weather camping experience preferred
- ▶No fear of exposure on ridges
- ▶Understanding that we turn back if conditions dictate
We turn back unfit climbers. This is for your safety and the group's. No exceptions.
Season
Dec — Apr
Best: Jan — Mar
¥85,000
per person