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CLIMB MOUNT FUJI
SUMMER 2010

For the Japanese, Mount Fuji with its classic volcanic cone shape is a special, holy place. And to climb the mountain - possible during the months of July and August when the summit is snow-free - is not only an adventure but a solemn and profound experience. To celebrate the addition to this summer's range of JTB Sunrise Tours of a 2-day, 1-night expedition to Mount Fuji with English-speaking guide, we are offering a complete mini-package.
Tour ref: ES05

Note that the highlight of the tour is seeing the sunrise from the summit of Mount Fuji. After 3-4 hours walking ascent in the afternoon, and a rest and dinner at a lodge, the climb continues during the night to arrive at the summit between 04:00 - 05:00 in the morning, in time to see the sunrise. The ascent is quite long in terms of distance, but a walk that is strenuous towards the top, rather than a climb.
Climbing Mt.FujiClimbing Mt.Fuji

ITINERARY

Day 1
London - Frankfurt - Tokyo

09:05 Depart from London Heathrow on Lufthansa via Frankfurt. dinner on board
Day 2
Tokyo
07:30 Arrive Tokyo Narita Airport and transfer to the hotel by public airport bus to the Shinjuku area of Tokyo.
Star Hotel or
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo*
Day 3
Tokyo - Mt.Fuji

07:10 Depart with English-speaking guide by coach to Mount Fuji.
11:30 Arrive at Kawaguchiko, at the " 5th station", halfway up the mountain.
Lunch on your own, prepare to climb.
13:00 Depart 5th station for ascent.
17:00 Arrive Toyokan Lodge, at the 8th station of the ascent.
Dinner, and rest time (bed provided)
23:00 Depart Toyokan Lodge, with box breakfast, for walk to the summit.

Toyokan Inn (rest)
Day 4
Mt.Fuji - Tokyo
04:00-05:30 Reach summit. Enjoy the sunrise, and breakfast break.
05:30 Start descent.
09:00-11:00 Arrive Kawaguchiko (5th station). Lunch on your own and rest.
11:30 Leave by coach for Beni Fuji no Yu hot spa.
13:00-15:00 Enjoy bathing at the hot spa, then travel back to Tokyo.
16:30 Arrive at hotel in Tokyo.
Star Hotel or
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo*
Day 5
Tokyo
Full day free at leisure.
Optional tours are available.
Star Hotel or
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo*
Day 6
Tokyo - Frankfurt - London
Transfer to Tokyo Narita airport by public bus for departure to London by Lufthansa via Frankfurt, arriving same day.
09:35 Depart Tokyo Narita
17:50 Arrive London Heathrow
on board
* Pick-up point for the 2-day excursion to Mt.Fuji is the Keio Plaza Hotel.
The Star Hotel is a good 3-star hotel in the Shinkjuku area of Tokyo, within walking distance of the Keio Plaza.
The Keio Plaza hotel is a large 4-star property of international standard, in the centre of the Shinjuku area.

OPERATED:

As the summit of Mt.Fuji is at 3,776 metres, altitude sickness may occur. The rest at the 8th station of the mountain is designed to acclimatise walkers to the altitude, and avoid this.
For a realistic and detailed description of the climb and helpful tips, please see:
fujisan/yamakei.co.jp
23Jul – 17Aug, departure on Tue & Fri


TOUR PRICE:

Accommodation in Tokyo: Single Twin
Star Hotel £ 1,328 £ 1,272
Keio Plaza Hotel £ 1,559 £ 1,370

 

 

Prices are per person, and depend on your choice of
hotel in Tokyo

INCLUDED:

  • Return economy class flights from London to Japan on Lufthansa via Frankfurt
  • Airport taxes and other surcharges
  • transfer from Tokyo Narita airport to Tokyo Shinjuku and vv. by public limousine bus
  • all other transportation as specified on itinerary
  • 3 nights accommodation in Tokyo as specified above, including daily breakfast
  • excursion to Mt.Fuji with English-speaking guide, including Toyokan Inn mountain lodge
    (rest time in room of 30 with bed provided, hamburger set dinner, and onigiri box breakfast)
  • hot spa bathing at Beni Fuji no Yu

NOT INCLUDED in the above tour prices:

  • Travel Insurance
  • Any meals and beverages apart from dinner and box breakfast at Toyokan Inn
  • Incidental costs such as personal laundry, drinks, snacks
  • Passport and other visa document fees
    (UK citizens do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days in Japan)

Children under the age of 6 cannot take part in this tour. Tour participants aged 6 - 15 years of age are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is 20 years of age or older. Tour participants aged 16 - 19 years of age can join the tour alone, on the condition that they can provide written permission from a parent or guardian.

EXTENSION:

  • Extension in Tokyo and beyond - please contact us for a quotation.

Terms & Conditions

For further information or to make a reservation, please contact the JTB reservations team on 020 8237 1605 or email accessjapan@jtb-europe.com

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