Two climbers were found dead from cold on Mount Fuji. They climbed up from Fujinomiya Trail with other colleagues, and went missing on the way back from the summit.
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Mt Fuji Day Trip including Lake Ashi Sightseeing Cruise from Tokyo - $ 115.45
Visit Japan's iconic Mount Fuji, cruise Lake Ashi and ride the aerial cableway at Mount Komagatake on this popular day trip from Tokyo. You'll enjoy lunch on Mt Fuji and have sweeping views of celebrated Hakone National Park from Mt Komagatake. |
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tinkaline on 2009-10-04 14:23:52
This is so sad.
I'll be going in December, its winter, is it gonna be much worst ?
MFG on 2009-10-05 08:26:20
Yes, the condition is much worse in winter.
Jessy Hoan on 2009-11-05 13:32:35
May I ask how do you get up to Mount Fuji in December (if you are not joining a Tour bus). I am going on 9 December 2009 but there is no bus service from Kawaguchiko Station to the 5th Station in December, the last bus service will be on 30 November 2009. I am so disappointed.
Kindly advise alternative. Thanks. Jessy Hoan - Singapore.
junior on 2009-11-05 15:46:31
hi Jessy,
I believe the only alternative is taxi. Although there's no official information about the fare on the Web, I found a blog that says the fare from Kawaguchiko 5th station to Kawaguchiko train station was about 12,000 yen a few years ago. http://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~sekiyo/05fuzitozan.htm (only in Japanese)
Please also note that Fuji Subaru Line (the road leading to Kawaguchiko 5th station) may be closed in winter depending on weather condition.
Here are some pictures showing how much the road is covered with snow: http://fujisen.web.infoseek.co.jp/josetu.htm
Jessy Hoan on 2009-11-05 21:14:09
Thank you for the info and pictures. I am not going to risk taking taxi at Yen 12,000 which may end up not be able to go through.
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