Yeti Ski Resort Opened
Snow Town Yeti, a ski resort in Susono city at the eastern side of Mount Fuji, opened this year on October 18. For 10 consecutive years, Yeti has been the skiing place that opens the earliest in Japan.
Snow Town Yeti
Susono city, Shizuoka
- Slopes for skiers and snowboarders, from beginners to experts.
- Skiing/snowboarding schools, private lessons.
- Restaurants, rental gears, souvenir shops.
Open Hours*
Weekdays: 9:00 - 22:00
Weekends: 8:00 - 22:00
All-night: 22:00 - 8:00 (Dec.13, 20, 27, 30, 31. Jan. 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 17, 24, 31. Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28. Mar.
Mount Fuji Tours
A page for Mount Fuji Tours has been added.
Although it's no longer a comfortable season to climb Mount Fuji, the mountain is still one of the most popular sight-seeing spots in Japan.
We've listed several tour packages to visit Japan's must-see spots including Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Hakone, or Kyoto. The tours are provided by the leading travel agency in Japan and accompanied with an English-speaking guide.
Bus Timetables for September, October, and Novermber 2008
Bus Timetble for Kawaguchiko Trail
A bus runs everyday from Kawaguchiko station (Fujikyu Railway Line) to the 5th station of Mount Fuji Kawaguchiko Trail until the end of November.
Online Store Opened
Please check out our newly opened Mount Fuji Guide online store.
http://mountfujiguide.com/onlinestore
They are our original items and can be purchased exclusively at our site.
More new items are coming soon!
The End of Official Climbing Season
Today is September 1st. The official climbing season of Mount Fuji has ended this year.
Many mountain huts will be closed, and the number of buses will be reduced, too.
We will post the bus timetables for off-season soon.
Scheduled Maintenance
Dear Mount Fuji Guide users,
Mount Fuji Guide will be closed due to scheduled maintenance tomorrow Aug. 26 from 18:00 to 21:00 Japan time. We are very sorry for the inconvenience.
Best Regards,
Mount Fuji Guide Team
Crown Prince climes to the summit
Crown Prince Naruhito has climbed up Fujinomiya Trail to the summit of Mount Fuji on August 8th. It was his first time to reach the top, as he once tried in 1988 but had to give up at the 8th station due to bad weather. "I felt the greatness of Mount Fuji, and the sunrise was incredible", the crown price said.
http://mainichi.jp/select/today/news/20080808k0000e040032000c.html (A picture with a news article in Japanese)
Photo Exhibition at the Summit
A photo exhibition "Mt.FUJI3776" by Koiwai Daisuke is being held at a mountain hut atop Mount Fuji until Aug. 31 (the date may vary depending on the open hours of the mountain hut). Mr. Koiwai has been taking pictures of Mount Fuji for 9 years while working at the mountain hut.
Photo Exhibition "Daisuke Koiwai Mt.FUJI3776"
Open from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM at mountain hut Ougiya.
* The open hours is subject to change due to weather condition or the circumstances of the mountain hut.
* Some picutres of Mr. Koiwai are available at: http://www.d7.dion.ne.jp/~d-k/kami8.htm
Fujinomiya Trail : Tozan Bus Schedule to Mt. Fuji in 2008
Tozan Bus runs from JR Shin-Fuji station or JR Mishima station to the 5th station of Mt. Fuji Fujinomiya Trail during the climbing season (July and August).
Tozan Bus schedules in 2008 are as follows:
Gotemba Trail : Tozan Bus Schedule to Mt. Fuji in 2008
Tozan Bus runs from JR Gotemba station to the 5th station of Mt. Fuji Gotemba Trail during the climbing season (July and August).
Tozan Bus schedule in 2008 is as follows:
Stuff from our store
Shout Box
Oct 19th 15:59
Mt. Fuji clearly sees this time.
Oct 19th 15:58
Today was the optimal day for a drive.
Oct 18th 13:00
Mt. Fuji ---It is visible.
Oct 16th 12:24
sunny day
Oct 15th 18:00
It changes from the fine weather of daytime and it began to rain.
Oct 15th 11:04
It seems that it snowed last night in the Mt. Fuji top.
Oct 15th 11:04
Being fine, sunlight is warm.
Oct 15th 11:02
Today is a ｐｒｅｔｔｙ day！
Oct 14th 12:20
rain rain rain
Oct 13th 12:26
Seemingly, it will rain tomorrow.
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Current Temperature at The Summit
Today's Forecast
| Shizuoka (Fujinomiya, Gotemba, Subashiri) |  Fine | High N/A Precip --%, --% |
| Yamanashi (Kawaguchiko) | Fine | High N/A Precip --%, --% |
Tomorrow's Forecast
| Shizuoka (Fujinomiya, Gotemba, Subashiri) |  Fine | High 16°C / 61°F Precip 0%, 0% |
| Yamanashi (Kawaguchiko) | Fine | High 10°C / 50°F Precip 0%, 0% |
One-week Forecast
| »Shizuoka | »Yamanashi |
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