© 2017 Asian Trail Explorers LLP / Kuala Lumpur Hiking and Trail Running
Mount Fuji (longest route) - Hoei Crater - Mount
Ashigara - Kamakura - 5D/4N - Rating: (Very) Hard
Mon 30-Jul-2018
Group size: Maximum 26 pax - No slots available anymore
Fuji is most probably the most iconic mountain/volcano in the world and even though thousands of hikers flock to the mountain each climbing season, it remains a classic item in a hiker's bucket list. However, if your goal is only to summit in the shortest and the fastest way, do NOT join us. This event will be a Fuji-experience to the fullest, not a race... Arrival in Tokyo has to be latest on 29/07/2018 at night since our activities will start the next morning. We will take a train ride in the direction of Mount Fuji, but get off the train earlier for a warm-up in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. We certainly will climb Mount Ashigara, also known as Mount Kintoki, which is the northernmost peak of the Hakone caldera. Mount Ashigara is an extinguished stratovolcano, rather a parasitic cone of the old Hakone volcano further down to the south. Mount Ashigara is the legendary birthplace of Kintarō, Golden Boy, an extremely popular figure in Japan and it offers a splendid view of Mount Fuji. Depending on the time and circumstances we might include the climb to Mount Myojingatake as well. The next morning the real work starts. Our Fuji hike will consist of the Prince Route, which we will extend with the stretch between Gotemba 5th Station and 6th Station, so there is no doubt that this will be the longest Fuji trail one can hike. This makes this hike much more difficult compared with the other routes in both distance and altitude gain. While all other trails start at an elevation between 1,970 and 2,390m asl, we start our hike at 1,440m asl and head for the Sengentaisha-Okumiya Shrine at Fuji's crater rim at 3,715m asl...! We will get down in Gotemba train station and board the climbers bus which will bring us to Gotemba's 5th Station. Unlike all other 5th Stations on the mountain this one is extremely small in size, and certainly (hopefully) not crowded. Be prepared for a full day hike with some serious steep sections... We will push for almost 10 kilometers until the huts of the 7.9th Station where we will spend the night. The next morning we will start the summit attack very early. It's at least another 1.5 hours hike to the crater rim and the sun rises before 05:00am We will reach the crater rim at the south side. Those who are interested can follow us for the Ohachimeguri trek, a walk around the edge of the whole crater. We'll pass Mount Jojugateke, Mount Hakusan and Mount Kengamine (3,776m). The latter is the highest peak of Mount Fuji. We also will pass the Kusushi Shrine where the Yoshida trail and Subashiri trail reach the crater rim. It takes about one to one and a half hour to make the trip around the crater back to the Sengentaisha- Okumiya Shrine. We descend via the Fujinomiya trail towards the 6th Station. Instead of descending further to the 5th Station, we make a turn eastward and follow the trail to the 1st Hoei Crater Rim and the 1st Hoei Crater. In less than an hour we should reach Mount Hoei itself. We then continue to Kudari 6th Station, which is located in the Great Sand Run. From there one can run down in a thick layer of volcanic ash. In Jirobo we rejoin the Gotemba trail for another hour to the end point of the hike. We have a few options/shortcuts for those who want to have it slightly easier: • hiking the Ohachimeguri trek, around Fuji's crater rim, is optional • hiking down Fujinomiya trail and up to Hoei crater is optional. In that case you descend via the Gotemba trail. After a safe return to Gotemba 5th Station we'll board the bus towards Gotemba station and take the train in the direction of Kamakura. The last day we explore Kamakura and Enoshima. The historic city of Kamakura has numerous beautiful temples and shrines, traditional gardens and the famous Great Buddha (Daibutsu). We'll travel by train and enjoy the coastline scenery or get on and off as we please to relax at the local beaches. We spend another night in Kamakura and after breakfast we'll take the train back in the direction of Tokyo. Shinjuku will be our end destination and from there on one has to arrange own transport to Haneda or Narita airport to catch the flight back home. Physical fitness is MORE than a prerequisite! If you are passionate about hiking, you will be encouraged to stretch your limits and push some boundaries. This hike is ABSOLUTELY NOT suitable for "beginners" and “less experienced hikers”, so be honest to yourself. So don't confirm for this event if this is the first time that you want to find out what hiking is all about... More info, pricing and booking form can be found here. Immediately after you have submitted the booking form, you will receive an e-mail with further instructions. Please check your spam folder!
© 2017 Asian Trail Explorers LLP /
Kuala Lumpur Hiking and Trail Running
Mount Fuji (longest route) - Hoei
Crater - Mount Ashigara -
Kamakura - 5D/4N - Rating: (Very)
Hard
Mon 30-Jul-2018
Group size: Maximum 26 pax - No slots
available anymore
Fuji is most probably the most iconic mountain/volcano in the world and even though thousands of hikers flock to the mountain each climbing season, it remains a classic item in a hiker's bucket list. However, if your goal is only to summit in the shortest and the fastest way, do NOT join us. This event will be a Fuji-experience to the fullest, not a race... Arrival in Tokyo has to be latest on 29/07/2018 at night since our activities will start the next morning. We will take a train ride in the direction of Mount Fuji, but get off the train earlier for a warm-up in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. We certainly will climb Mount Ashigara, also known as Mount Kintoki, which is the northernmost peak of the Hakone caldera. Mount Ashigara is an extinguished stratovolcano, rather a parasitic cone of the old Hakone volcano further down to the south. Mount Ashigara is the legendary birthplace of Kintarō, Golden Boy, an extremely popular figure in Japan and it offers a splendid view of Mount Fuji. Depending on the time and circumstances we might include the climb to Mount Myojingatake as well. The next morning the real work starts. Our Fuji hike will consist of the Prince Route, which we will extend with the stretch between Gotemba 5th Station and 6th Station, so there is no doubt that this will be the longest Fuji trail one can hike. This makes this hike much more difficult compared with the other routes in both distance and altitude gain. While all other trails start at an elevation between 1,970 and 2,390m asl, we start our hike at 1,440m asl and head for the Sengentaisha-Okumiya Shrine at Fuji's crater rim at 3,715m asl...! We will get down in Gotemba train station and board the climbers bus which will bring us to Gotemba's 5th Station. Unlike all other 5th Stations on the mountain this one is extremely small in size, and certainly (hopefully) not crowded. Be prepared for a full day hike with some serious steep sections... We will push for almost 10 kilometers until the huts of the 7.9th Station where we will spend the night. The next morning we will start the summit attack very early. It's at least another 1.5 hours hike to the crater rim and the sun rises before 05:00am We will reach the crater rim at the south side. Those who are interested can follow us for the Ohachimeguri trek, a walk around the edge of the whole crater. We'll pass Mount Jojugateke, Mount Hakusan and Mount Kengamine (3,776m). The latter is the highest peak of Mount Fuji. We also will pass the Kusushi Shrine where the Yoshida trail and Subashiri trail reach the crater rim. It takes about one to one and a half hour to make the trip around the crater back to the Sengentaisha- Okumiya Shrine. We descend via the Fujinomiya trail towards the 6th Station. Instead of descending further to the 5th Station, we make a turn eastward and follow the trail to the 1st Hoei Crater Rim and the 1st Hoei Crater. In less than an hour we should reach Mount Hoei itself. We then continue to Kudari 6th Station, which is located in the Great Sand Run. From there one can run down in a thick layer of volcanic ash. In Jirobo we rejoin the Gotemba trail for another hour to the end point of the hike. We have a few options/shortcuts for those who want to have it slightly easier: • hiking the Ohachimeguri trek, around Fuji's crater rim, is optional • hiking down Fujinomiya trail and up to Hoei crater is optional. In that case you descend via the Gotemba trail. After a safe return to Gotemba 5th Station we'll board the bus towards Gotemba station and take the train in the direction of Kamakura. The last day we explore Kamakura and Enoshima. The historic city of Kamakura has numerous beautiful temples and shrines, traditional gardens and the famous Great Buddha (Daibutsu). We'll travel by train and enjoy the coastline scenery or get on and off as we please to relax at the local beaches. We spend another night in Kamakura and after breakfast we'll take the train back in the direction of Tokyo. Shinjuku will be our end destination and from there on one has to arrange own transport to Haneda or Narita airport to catch the flight back home. Physical fitness is MORE than a prerequisite! If you are passionate about hiking, you will be encouraged to stretch your limits and push some boundaries. This hike is ABSOLUTELY NOT suitable for "beginners" and “less experienced hikers”, so be honest to yourself. So don't confirm for this event if this is the first time that you want to find out what hiking is all about... More info, pricing and booking form can be found here. Immediately after you have submitted the booking form, you will receive an e-mail with further instructions. Please check your spam folder!
