
Equipment
You must carry rainwear, cold protection, a head lamp and a map!
- You should check your equipment before departure for climbing.
- When you climb Mt. Fuji, higher than 3,000m in altitude, you should be properly equipped, so that you can cope with a sudden weather change or unexpected delay in descending the mountain.
<Necessary Equipment>
Shoes | Trekking shoes/boots |
Rainwear | Separate type Water proof jacket and trouser |
Clothes | Warm clothes: fleece, sweater, down jacket |
Underwear | Quick-drying underwear |
Light | Head lamp |
Water | About 2 liters of water (available for purchase at mountain huts) |
Snacks | Easy to take |
Trash Bags | Bags to bring trash back |
Money | Cash: Credit card is not usually accepted at moutain huts Small Change: contribution for toilet |
Others | Cap/hat, map, sunglasses, sunscreen, walking poles |
Also Mt.Fuji is classified as an active volcano. Hikers are advised to bring the following items for an unexpected eruption.
Hard Hat, Helmet | Hard Hat can also protect your head against damege in the case of rock fall or falling over. |
Dust mask | Dust mask can also fend off dust when you are trekking down the descent trails, which become dusty. |
Dust goggles | Dust goggle can also protect your eyes against dust on the descent trails. |