Climbing Mount Fuji
Hamby and I were unable to climb Mount Fuji this past weekend. To make a very long story short, we could not find any public buses that were running from the closest train station to the base of the mountain. This is because technically the mountain is closed until July 1. We thought about just walking the distance, but when we figured out it was 200 to 300 km we decided that wasn’t really an option. Instead we stayed an extra day in Tokyo.
I am in Hiroshima in the south of the country today and tomorrow, but on Thursday I will take the Shinkansen (bullet train) to an area near Mount Fuji. From there I will try to pay someone to take me to the base and attempt to climb it by myself. I’m not sure if this will work or not, but I have to give it a try. Even if I can’t find a way to get to the base to do a climb, it will be a good area to stay. There are several hot springs onsen (public baths) and the area has the best views of Mount Fuji (weather permitting).
Below is a video of some Americans climbing the mountain around the same time a few years ago. It gives me hope that I can find transportation.
Sounds like you and Hamby had to part – Too bad he can’t attempt the climb with you.
I would have preferred to have someone to climb with, maybe I’ll find someone at the hostel near Fuji to climb with me.