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Yeti Ski Resort Opened

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Posted by 4plus on October 22nd, 2008

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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.

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Mount Fuji Tours

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Posted by 4plus on September 29th, 2008

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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.

http://mountfujiguide.com/guide/Mount_Fuji_Tours

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Bus Timetables for September, October, and Novermber 2008

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Posted by 4plus on September 1st, 2008

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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.

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Online Store Opened

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Posted by 4plus on September 1st, 2008

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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!

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The End of Official Climbing Season

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Posted by 4plus on September 1st, 2008

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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.

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Scheduled Maintenance

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Posted by 4plus on August 25th, 2008

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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

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Crown Prince climes to the summit

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Posted by 4plus on August 9th, 2008

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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)

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Photo Exhibition at the Summit

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Posted by 4plus on August 5th, 2008

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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

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Fujinomiya Trail : Tozan Bus Schedule to Mt. Fuji in 2008

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Posted by 4plus on July 30th, 2008

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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:

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Gotemba Trail : Tozan Bus Schedule to Mt. Fuji in 2008

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Posted by 4plus on July 30th, 2008

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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:

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