It was so nice to watch this little insider's guide to climbing mount Fuji especially as you added that little historical snippet into it too. I would love to see mount Fuji in person, but as for climbing, as iconic as it is, I still think I would prioritise climbing those absolutely gorgeous mountains up north that you've shown us.
Hey, thank you for this. I climbed Mt. Fuji in 2010 before it became a World Heritage Site. The mountain hut we booked called us and said our reservation is being cancelled as there was a bad typhoon approaching. I lived in Japan during that time, but my brother came visiting and we were running out of time. I re-scheduled everything. Originally we wanted to take the Yoshida Trail, but ended up taking the Fujinomiya one. It was super empty because the typhoon was still going on a bit and you couldn't even see your hands in front of your eyes, that's how we hiked all the way up. Sleeping in one of those mountain huts was impossible like you described - even with earplugs. But at least you could rest your body a bit and get it accustomed to the height which is something a lot of people underestimate. No sunrise to be seen. Also, no time to check out any of the craters.... half way back down it finally started to clear up and for the first time we could actually see the trail and things around us ...... I don't live in Japan anymore and it's unlikely I'll be visiting in summer again, but I still would love to hike up to Mt. Fuji a second time. I'm an avid hiker now, so it would be interesting to see the difference between my hiking experience back then and now. :) Also, the cicadas in the video were very loud, maybe next time do a voice over or something. ;)
Perhaps I missed it but do you have a map showing the route you recommend? I only saw the map flash a few times that showed all of the trails and I had trouble following exactly what you were saying. Thanks!
I'm actually terrible at making graphics and working with Illustrator... so no, there's no map of that exact route. I need to partner up with some friendly graphic designer that is willing to volunteer to make some of those for the greater good!
@@GoNorthJapan I just asked my wife she is from St. Louis and I guess they used that too but where I grew up in Arizona and California it was always trail mix
Good informative video. I personally find that Mt. Fuji looks at its best from a distance. The trek on the mountain itself is just a crowded rocky gravel slog. There are countless other fantastic treks in the Japanese alps or other locations which are simply magic. I live in Japan and can safely say that my Mt. Fuji experience was a disappointment.
I have to say, you're making the ascent of Mount Fuji sound a lot less bad! It still isn't my cup of tea, but doing it in either of the ways you recommend sounds like a lot less of a suffer fest 😅. Out of interest: would you recommend bringing a headlamp with a red light for nightly bathroom visits in lodges? (That's a tip I remember from mountain huts in Austria)
Awesome advice! Planning to make the trip in a couple of years. Definitely going to want to wear boots with good ankle support. Would you say its better to go at the beginning of the main season or towards the end? Thank you for the awesome video. 👍❤😎🙏
I really like how Japanese people call Mt Fuji, "Fuji-san". Really shows how much affection they have for the mountain to anthropomorphize it like that.
Well ... they don't. It's not the same "san". This is the writing for Fuji: 富士山, 山 is the kanji for mountain, it is pronounced "san" (also yama when alone but that's something else) so all mountains are san. The honorific suffix is also pronounced san but it is written in hiragana only, does not have a kanji. There are several other kanji that are pronounced "san"
@@valentinursu1747 And this exposes the flaws in my Japanese learning. Though I am still a novice, I'm doing okay with the speaking and listening. Not so much with the reading and writing.
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It was so nice to watch this little insider's guide to climbing mount Fuji especially as you added that little historical snippet into it too. I would love to see mount Fuji in person, but as for climbing, as iconic as it is, I still think I would prioritise climbing those absolutely gorgeous mountains up north that you've shown us.
So glad to hear that! Agreed that the ones up north are going to be a better experience!
Hey, thank you for this. I climbed Mt. Fuji in 2010 before it became a World Heritage Site. The mountain hut we booked called us and said our reservation is being cancelled as there was a bad typhoon approaching. I lived in Japan during that time, but my brother came visiting and we were running out of time. I re-scheduled everything. Originally we wanted to take the Yoshida Trail, but ended up taking the Fujinomiya one. It was super empty because the typhoon was still going on a bit and you couldn't even see your hands in front of your eyes, that's how we hiked all the way up. Sleeping in one of those mountain huts was impossible like you described - even with earplugs. But at least you could rest your body a bit and get it accustomed to the height which is something a lot of people underestimate. No sunrise to be seen. Also, no time to check out any of the craters.... half way back down it finally started to clear up and for the first time we could actually see the trail and things around us ...... I don't live in Japan anymore and it's unlikely I'll be visiting in summer again, but I still would love to hike up to Mt. Fuji a second time. I'm an avid hiker now, so it would be interesting to see the difference between my hiking experience back then and now. :) Also, the cicadas in the video were very loud, maybe next time do a voice over or something. ;)
Sorry about the cicadas! And wow! What an experience!
yes, would love to hear about the nationalist shinto story you mentioned! Love your videos!!
OK! I'll work on that when I can!
Thanks!
Thank you so much!! Really appreciate it!!
Very informative, thanks for the tips!
The best japan based youtuber. Currently binging your videos.
Hey thanks!
Oh, what wonderful “insider intel”! I hope I get a chance to use it!
I'd likely choose another mountaain. Perhaps one where you could camp at the summit so you could arrive the day before.
Nice! Agreed!
Thank you, Quinlan. 👍
Perhaps I missed it but do you have a map showing the route you recommend? I only saw the map flash a few times that showed all of the trails and I had trouble following exactly what you were saying. Thanks!
I'm actually terrible at making graphics and working with Illustrator... so no, there's no map of that exact route. I need to partner up with some friendly graphic designer that is willing to volunteer to make some of those for the greater good!
@@GoNorthJapan well, I can certainly help. How should I connect with you?
Hello Quinlan, can I ask how far in advance should I make reservations for the mountain lodges and do you have any lodges to recommend?
Generally a month in advance is good for most lodges! I recommend the Akaiwa Hachigokan!
GORP. I have all ways called it that, but no one knows that! Where did that come from? I thought it was just my family
I grew up saying gorp as well. That's just what we called it in the upper Midwest.
@@GoNorthJapan I just asked my wife she is from St. Louis and I guess they used that too but where I grew up in Arizona and California it was always trail mix
Would love to try that but I know my knees wouldn’t take it under the best circumstances 😢
Good to understand your limits!
Good informative video. I personally find that Mt. Fuji looks at its best from a distance. The trek on the mountain itself is just a crowded rocky gravel slog. There are countless other fantastic treks in the Japanese alps or other locations which are simply magic. I live in Japan and can safely say that my Mt. Fuji experience was a disappointment.
100% agree!
I have to say, you're making the ascent of Mount Fuji sound a lot less bad! It still isn't my cup of tea, but doing it in either of the ways you recommend sounds like a lot less of a suffer fest 😅. Out of interest: would you recommend bringing a headlamp with a red light for nightly bathroom visits in lodges? (That's a tip I remember from mountain huts in Austria)
Yeah definitely! I think most of the good ones have that option now!
Awesome advice! Planning to make the trip in a couple of years. Definitely going to want to wear boots with good ankle support. Would you say its better to go at the beginning of the main season or towards the end? Thank you for the awesome video. 👍❤😎🙏
Hmmm.... maybe the beginning of the season?
Thanks for the tip….but a little late 😂😂 I just hiked Fuji san yesterday (Saturday -day hike) via the Fujinomiya trail (so rocky/slippery and hard😅).
Well done!
i shall conquer this mountain. i shall run up it and and easy my way down.
I prefer the reverse, lol
Cicadas were intent on being present in your video.
Ahaha, sorry about that!
I really like how Japanese people call Mt Fuji, "Fuji-san". Really shows how much affection they have for the mountain to anthropomorphize it like that.
Well ... they don't. It's not the same "san". This is the writing for Fuji: 富士山, 山 is the kanji for mountain, it is pronounced "san" (also yama when alone but that's something else) so all mountains are san. The honorific suffix is also pronounced san but it is written in hiragana only, does not have a kanji. There are several other kanji that are pronounced "san"
@@valentinursu1747 And this exposes the flaws in my Japanese learning.
Though I am still a novice, I'm doing okay with the speaking and listening. Not so much with the reading and writing.
@@fattiger6957Don't beat yourself up. Everyone thinks the way you do until they get better at Japanese. I thought the same thing 😅
Cute! I remember thinking that at first, too. but yeah, san is yama 山..