Sacred Summit & Soothing Springs
A high-altitude journey to Mount Fuji’s summit and rejuvenation in Hakone’s tranquil hot springs
Day 1 – Tokyo to Mount Fuji
Ascend to Japan’s sacred peak Depart Tokyo in the morning with your guide by private transfer to the 5th Station of Mount Fuji. After a light lunch and gear check, begin your guided ascent on the Yoshida Trail, pacing slowly through shifting landscapes—from forested lower slopes to volcanic rock and wind-swept ridges. Enjoy rest stops at mountain huts and experience the camaraderie of fellow climbers, all drawn by the same ancient pull to summit. Reach your overnight mountain hut (7th or 8th station) in the early evening, where you’ll rest briefly and prepare for the pre-dawn summit push.
Tour Highlights
– Private transfer from Tokyo to Fuji 5th Station
– Begin guided climb via the Yoshida Trail
– Overnight in a mountain hut with basic accommodations
– Sunset views above the clouds
– Begin guided climb via the Yoshida Trail
– Overnight in a mountain hut with basic accommodations
– Sunset views above the clouds
Day 2 – Mount Fuji Summit to Hakone
Rise before dawn and complete the final leg to the summit of Mount Fuji (3,776m). From the crater rim, watch the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean, casting a golden glow over the clouds and distant peaks—a moment of awe that has drawn pilgrims for centuries. After a short rest and optional crater walk, begin your descent back down the Yoshida Trail. Meet your private driver at the 5th Station and transfer to Hakone, where rejuvenation awaits. Check into your traditional ryokan and soak your tired legs in a private onsen overlooking the forested hills. The evening is yours to relax and reflect over a multi-course kaiseki dinner.
Tour Highlights
– Pre-dawn summit climb of Mount Fuji
– Panoramic sunrise from Japan’s highest point
– Descent and private transfer to Hakone
– Onsen soak and kaiseki dinner at luxury ryokan
– Panoramic sunrise from Japan’s highest point
– Descent and private transfer to Hakone
– Onsen soak and kaiseki dinner at luxury ryokan
Day 3 – Hakone to Tokyo
Wake to birdsong and mountain mist. Begin your final day with a private morning stroll through the Hakone Open-Air Museum, where modern sculptures sit quietly among forested hills and hot spring steam. Then board the Hakone Ropeway for sweeping views of the surrounding volcanic landscape and, weather permitting, a final distant glimpse of Mount Fuji. Enjoy a leisurely cruise across Lake Ashi, followed by lunch at a lakeside restaurant under your own arrangements. In the afternoon, return to Tokyo by private vehicle or Romancecar train, carrying with you the rare stillness that only comes from standing on Japan’s sacred summit.
Tour Highlights
– Morning visit to Hakone Open-Air Museum
– Scenic ride on the Hakone Ropeway
– Cruise across Lake Ashi
– Return transfer to Tokyo
– Scenic ride on the Hakone Ropeway
– Cruise across Lake Ashi
– Return transfer to Tokyo
