Kyoto & Mount Fuji
Sacred volcano trails, alpine shrines & hot springs
Expedition Overview
Ascend Mount Fuji (3,776m), Japan's sacred icon, to witness 'Goraiko' (the arrival of light) from above a sea of clouds. Continue through ancient pilgrim pathways of Kumano Kodo and unwind in natural volcanic onsens.
Weather Windows & Mountain Conditions
Verified by certified IFMGA / UIMLA mountain guides
July to early September (Official Fuji Climbing Season)
Volcanic Ash, Switchbacks, Subalpine Forest
Key Waypoints & Summits
Mount Fuji Summit Sunrise
Reach the 3,776m crater rim to greet the rising sun.
Fuji Five Lakes (Fujigoko)
Tranquil mirror waters framing the symmetrical peak.
Hakone Geothermal Onsens
Recover tired muscles in mineral-rich volcanic springs.
Mandatory Alpine & Trail Gear
All team members must carry certified gear. Technical hardware can be rented via ApexTrek.
Active Expeditions in Kyoto & Mount Fuji
Lead by UIAGM/IFMGA certified guides with full safety satellite backup
Mount Fuji Summit Trek & Hakone Onsen Retreat
Trekker Field Reports & Logbook
Kenji Sato
January 2026"Climbing through the night and seeing the sun breach the cloud layer at the summit will stay with me forever."
Includes harness, crampons, ice axe, alpine helmet, and emergency locator beacon.