Subashiri Trail details and rain advice! / Mount Fuji Guide

I just climbed this trail today and have some input about it.

First: It's not gentle sloped! Some parts of it are fairly moderate such as between the #6 stations and the beginning of the trail but from Station 8.5 to the top is considerably brutal. It's generally steep and most of the top half is littered with large rocks and such.

Descent: The Sunabashiri area of the descent is great if you've got the energy to speed through it. Most people, however, won't have this kind of energy at the end of the descent. It's the longest few hours of your life trying to get through that unless you're prancing through it. It's littered with rocks and boulders though so watch your step...it's an easy place to twist an ankle if you're skipping along carelessly.

Rain: If you're climbing Mt. Fuji...absolutely bring a good quality rain coat and pants. If you get hit with rain and don't have something that's good quality, you WILL get wet and you WILL get even colder...especially in the increasingly stronger winds near the top. Don't skimp here. Don't buy a cheap one-piece raincoat...get something good or you'll regret it like myself and my two friends did this morning! I also recommend good, warm, waterproof gloves...and don't take them off at every station. You'll get the insides wet and they'll be useless.

If you have any other questions, p.m. me!