EXCURSION TO MOUNT FUJI FROM TOKYO (FREE AND ON TOUR)

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In this post we talk about our excursion / tour to Mount Fuji from Tokyo.

Count the legend that in a distant time there was a dispute between the goddess of Mount Fuji “Sengen-Sama ”and the god of Mount Hakupor for being the highest mountain in Japan. As they did not agree they claimed the arbitration of Buddha Amitaba who placed some ducts between the tops of the two mountains on which he poured water. The direction it took was towards Mount Fuji, given its smaller size, infuriating the goddess who disagreed. In an attack of jealousy he took a huge stick and released a strong blow against the top of his rival, breaking it and forming 8 smaller peaks, which are the ones seen today. Thus Mount Fuji became the highest mountain in Japan.

Actually Mount Fuji is one of the over one hundred volcanoes in Japan which has been formed by various eruptions throughout history, until reaching the height of 3,667 meters today. It is not a mountain too high and sure there are other prettier ones but the government of Japan struggled to get it named Unesco Heritage three years ago, alluding to his sacred character, his imposing figure and above all for being the symbol of Japan.

On the road bus (below we give you more information) they told us that Mount Fuji is a active volcano, which usually erupts every 300 years and its last time was in December 1707, so we are already late. He respected us and was calm all day.

What they didn't respect us too much were the clouds, which covered the top almost all day. But we could enjoy wonderful views from the Fifth Station, more than 2,400 meters high, that is, we climbed more than half of the total mountain!

After recovering energies with a delicious typical Japanese food, the tour continued until Hakone, a small population of 13,000 inhabitants famous for its onsen and its beautiful lake. It reminded us a little of Taupo in New Zealand, not in vain they are twin cities. We crossed its neighboring Lake Ashi and climbed by cable car to Mount Komagatake, from where you have incredible views of Mount Fuji, of course, on clear days ... we are looking forward to it! But the place is still beautiful.

When we arrived at our house in Asakusa we could not understand why we were so tired ... or that we had climbed Mount Fuji!

And you? Have you done one excursion to Mount Fuji from Tokyo? Did you go for free? Tell us below!

→ Mount Fuji Tour

One of the best value for money options is to take a tour with Civitatis (info and details here). It includes:

Round trip by bus, return trip by Shinkansen bullet train
Free Wi-Fi during the bus tour
Price of admission
Professional guide
Lake Ashi Cruise
Cable car of Mount Komagatake (check additional information to see the dates it is not operational)
Pick up at the hotel (selected hotels only)
Municipal taxes

There are other reliable websites, such as Get Your Guide, which also sell tours to Mount Fuji from Tokyo.

→ Mount Fuji for free

The best option is to reach a nearby town and take a local bus. We propose this:

- If you have the JR Pass: train toKawaguchiko. Departure from Shinjuku and transfer to Otuki. It takes about two hours (¥ 4,110). From here take a local bus to the Subaru Line 5th Station. The price of the bus is ¥ 2,100 round trip (¥ 1,540 only one way).

- If you don't have JR Pass: it is best to take a direct bus from Tokyo. In Shinjuku, on the Keio Highway Bus Terminal, there are several buses that take you directly to the Subaru Line 5th Station for ¥ 2,700.

Other options are to get to Gotemba and climb to Subashiri 5th Station or to Gotemba 5t Station; or climb the Fujinomiya 5th Station from Fuji Station.