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Fuji Sword Peak – a special reward for successfully climbing Mount Fuji
To climb from Lake Kawaguchi to the top of Mount Fuji, you have to spend a lot of time, physical strength, perseverance, and good weather to succeed. On the other hand, when you reach the top of Mount Fuji, be sure to reserve a little more time to stay on the top of Mount Fuji, because there is another climbing route worth exploring, and that is the Ohachimeguri Trail お钵 patrol.
The Ohachimeguri Trail Ohachimeguri Trail is a climbing route around the crater of Mount Fuji.
Some people have said that the top of the mountain is a "hidden mountain climbing route". It is specially awarded to some climbers who have experienced sleep deprivation but are still willing to work hard to climb up.
Although this statement is a bit exaggerated, on the Ohachimeguri Trail of the summit, you can find the post office located at the highest point in Japan. At the same time, you can also purchase a mountaineering certificate and take photos with the elevation pole on Mount Fuji. Complete an item on your bucket list and create the best memory for yourself.
So no matter how tired you are after watching the sunrise, there are several places on the top of the mountain that are worth visiting.
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Fuji Summit Hachimeguri Trail Ohachimeguri Trail Route Analysis
Why does the bowl patrol line at the top of Mount Fuji appear?
To understand this climbing route, you must first know that Mount Fuji is a volcano, not an ordinary mountain. In other words, precisely because Mount Fuji is a volcano, it has a crater. Then came the Hachiguru Route, a climbing route that circles the crater of Mount Fuji.
The entire Boxun Line is neither long nor short, but there are several popular attractions worth experiencing. Before setting off, it is recommended to refer to the following route information, weather information, etc., so that you can walk more easily.
Fuji Summit Hatori Route Route Length and Walking Time
Walk a complete circle around the summit of Mt. Fuji, about 2.6km. If the weather is very good on the day you climb Mount Fuji, and the crowds on the Hachiguru Route are not very large, you can complete the entire Hachiguru Route in about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Features of the Fuji Summit Hachi Patrol Route
There are several places along the entire summit tour route that are worth visiting, such as visiting the post office located at the highest point in Japan – the Mount Fuji Summit Post Office. At this post office, you can buy postcards, obtain postmarks limited to the Peak Post Office, receive Mount Fuji summit certificates, and more.
Or visit the tallest shrines in Japan – Kusushi Shrine and Okumiya Sengen Taisha Shrine on the top, and receive the full-height "Goshuin" in Japan along the way.
In addition, you can also take commemorative photos at "Ken Peak" and the elevation pole to prove that you have been to the highest point in Japan: the top of Mount Fuji, which is 3,776 meters high.
Weather changes at Mount Fuji Hachi Patrol Line
Mount Fuji is a place where the weather changes very quickly and the temperature is relatively low, whether on the hiking trails or on the top of the mountain. So when you reach the top of Mount Fuji, you still need to pay attention to wind and prevent your body from losing too much heat and unconsciously suffering from hypothermia.
How cold is the temperature at Mount Fuji?
To put it simply, even if the temperature in Tokyo exceeds 30 degrees for several consecutive days in August in summer, the temperature at the top of Mount Fuji still remains only 0-5 degrees for a long time. What's more serious is that the wind speed on Mount Fuji is very high, and sometimes there are sudden heavy rains, dense fog, and thunderstorms, and the body temperature is often lower than in winter. If you plan to go on a hike to the summit of the mountain range, be sure to check the weather forecast for the day on Mount Fuji before setting off.
Another point is that the top of Mount Fuji is higher than the mountain hut at the eighth station, which means the oxygen concentration will be relatively lower. Therefore, the chance and danger of altitude sickness will be higher on Mount Fuji. If you feel any discomfort during the climb, you should arrange to go down the mountain as soon as possible instead of reluctantly walking the entire top of the mountain.
Map of the Mount Fuji Habu Patrol Route
As you can see from the map, the Fuji Summit Hatsu Route is a circular mountain climbing route. It also connects four major mountain climbing routes: Yoshida Route, Subashiri Route, Gotemba Route, and Fujinomiya Route. You can go to the top of Fuji from any climbing route, then return to the original climbing route to go down, or choose to go down another route.
In addition, there are mountain huts on the top of the Fuji Summit Hachi Patrol Line, where you can buy some food and replenish energy after enjoying the sunrise before starting to prepare for the trip down the mountain.
Of course, the Fuji Summit Hachi Route is not suitable for every climber. Especially when you encounter rainy or strong winds, it is definitely a wise move to save your energy and go down the mountain instead of reluctantly continuing to complete the entire Fuji Summit Hatchling Route.
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The true highest point in Japan – Mount Fuji Kenbine
People often say that Mount Fuji is 3,776 meters high and is the highest point in Japan. Therefore, many people mistakenly believe that climbing to the crater of Mount Fuji via the Yoshida route is equivalent to successfully reaching the highest point in Japan – 3776 meters.
In fact, the crater at Mount Fuji is not the highest point in Japan.
To reach the highest point in Japan, you must take the time to climb the Kengamine (Kengamine kengamine) located in the crater of Mount Fuji, which is also the very famous Mount Fuji elevation pillar. Kengamine is located right next to the highest weather observation station in Japan. As long as you walk from the Hatsuru Line to a slope with a very steep slope called "Horse's Back", you can reach Mount Fuji Kengamine. elevation column.
Doubts about climbing Jianfeng Peak – should I go clockwise? Or go counterclockwise?
Although the Hachiguru Route is a climbing route around the crater of Mount Fuji, in theory, it doesn’t make much difference whether you start on the other side.
However, due to the ups and downs of the topography of Mount Fuji, and the influence of the "horse's back", walking clockwise is much more convenient than walking counterclockwise. For example, when walking clockwise, you can climb up the "Horse's Back" by crawling, and then return to the Bobang Line from the other side.
Compared with walking the Bo Xun Line in a counter-clockwise direction and sliding down from Jianfeng through the "Horse's Back", walking clockwise will be safer and will also reduce your chance of falling and getting injured on the "Horse's Back".
Another thing to note is that more people climb Mount Fuji on weekends and holidays. If you want to take photos with the Kenmine Stone Pillar, you must allow more time to queue and book the Kawaguchiko-Shinjuku bus that only leaves at noon/afternoon, so that you can ensure that you have transportation back to Tokyo.
Things to pay attention to when watching the sunrise "Oraiko" on Mount Fuji
I believe that many climbers are willing to spend a lot of time climbing Mount Fuji just to enjoy the sunrise "Goray" on the top of the mountain. Because the process of climbing to Mount Fuji is not easy, many climbers are afraid of missing the sunrise, so they choose to arrive at Mount Fuji early and endure the cold weather on Mount Fuji to wait for the sunrise. .
In addition, there will be more people climbing Mount Fuji during weekends than usual, so you should arrive at the top of Mount Fuji earlier so that you can more easily enjoy the sunrise from the best location.
However, there are a few other things you should pay attention to in order to successfully enjoy the sunrise from Mount Fuji. For example, you need to pay attention to the changes in sunrise time on Mount Fuji, the best position for sunrise, and the best position for shooting "Reverse Fuji". In this way, you can successfully capture the most beautiful sunrise photos in just a few minutes.
Changes in sunrise time on Mount Fuji
Since the climbing season of Mount Fuji spans from July to September, the sunrise time of each day will change depending on the season. Generally speaking, the sunrise time will be earlier in July and later in September.
What impact does the change in sunrise time have on mountaineering itineraries? The most direct impact is that you need to adjust the departure time from the mountain hut according to the sunrise time of the day, so as to shorten the time you wait for the sunrise on the cold top of Mount Fuzhi.
In other words, if you plan to climb Mount Fuji in September, but plan your climbing trip based on the sunrise time in July, you may have to wait an extra hour in the cold wind on the top of Mount Fuji before you can wait until The moment of sunrise.
Of course, if you are preparing to climb Mount Fuji on the weekend and consider the problem of crowded hiking trails caused by too many climbers. Then leave the mountain hut and head to the top of Fuji earlier. You can reach the top of the mountain before sunrise and wait for the sunrise.
| Date to climb Mount Fuji | sunrise time |
|---|---|
| July 2 | 4:32 |
| July 9 | 4:35 |
| July 16 | 4:40 |
| July 23 | 4:44 |
| July 30 | 4:50 |
| August 6 | 4:55 |
| August 13 | 5:00 |
| August 20 | 5:06 |
| August 27 | 5:11 |
| September 3 | 5:16 |
| September 10 | 5:22 |
The best place to watch the sunrise from Mount Fuji
Although the top of Mount Fuji is a circular crater, the sunrise can theoretically be seen from anywhere on the Hachiguru Line. However, among the many places to enjoy the sunrise, Mt. Seongseong and Mt. Asahi are the most beautiful places to enjoy the sunrise because they are close to the east.
More topographic information on Mount Fuji: Boxun Line Map
If you also climb to the top of Mount Fuji from the Yoshida Line and Subashiri Line, when you reach the top of the mountain, turn left and you will see Mt. As for Asahidake, it is suitable for climbers who climb to the top of Mount Fuji from the Gotemba Line and Fujinomiya Line. As long as they reach the top of Mount Fuji and turn right behind the line, they can go to Asahidake to enjoy the sunrise.
The best location to shoot "Inverse Fuji"
In addition to admiring the sunrise from the top of Mount Fuji, he did not miss the opportunity to take photos of "Inverse Fuji".
"Reverse Fuji" and "Shadow Fuji" refer to the huge reflection of Mount Fuji that blocks sunlight during sunrise. This huge reflection only appears in the morning, and will disappear soon after.
To photograph "Inverse Fuji" and "Shadow Fuji", the best shooting locations are near Kusu Shidake and Mishima Mt.
If you are climbing to the top of Mount Fuji from the Yoshida Line or Subashiri Line, you only need to walk counterclockwise from the end of the Yoshida Line or Subashiri Line to Kusu Shidake. If you climb Mount Fuji from the Fujinomiya Line and Gotemba Line, you can easily find the best location to take photos of "Inverse Fuji" at Mount Mishima near the Fujinomiya Line and Gotemba Line.
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The post office on the top of Mt. Fuji that you must not miss
For many climbers, since they have spent a lot of time preparing to climb Mount Fuji and walked from the fifth station to the top of the mountain without sleep, they will of course hope to get some of the most unique souvenirs to prove that they have done so. Climbed Mount Fuji.
Because of this, the post office on the top of Mount Fuji is one of the must-visit attractions when you climb Mount Fuji.
Compared to the post office at the fifth station of the Yoshida Line, you will find that the post office on top of Mount Fuji does not sell many souvenirs. Basically, there are only a few types of business cards and a limited number of mountaineering certificates that you can buy. In addition, since all souvenirs are transported from the bottom of the mountain to the top of the mountain by staff, the quantity of each souvenir is limited.
Therefore, if you want to ensure that you have the opportunity to buy the souvenirs you want, after watching the sunrise, you should first go to the post office on the top of Mount Fuji, and then start the Hachiguru Line trip.
The post office on the top of Mount Fuji usually opens at 06:00 every day and closes at 14:00. In other words, when you go to the Mount Fuji Post Office after watching the sunrise, you will have enough time to slowly buy different types of souvenirs. There is really no need to risk running there because you are worried about not being able to buy something.
But there is one thing you need to pay attention to: the opening days of the Fujiyama Post Office.
According to past records, the post office on the top of Mount Fuji will not be open throughout the climbing season, and the average opening period will be shorter than during the climbing period. Take the business records of the previous year as an example. The post office on the top of Mount Fuji was open from mid-July to around mid-August, which was about 40 consecutive days of business regardless of rain or shine. If going to the post office at the top of Mount Fuji is one of your hiking goals, be sure to check the latest business hours of the post office at the top of Mount Fuji before setting off.
More business information of the post office on Mount Fuji: News announcement from the post office on the top of Mount Fuji
The most interesting thing about the post offices on the top of Mount Fuji is that they are functionally the same as the post offices in the city. If you can bring any letter or package to the post office on the top of Mount Fuji, they can help you send it to any corner of the world. What's more: they can put a commemorative stamp for you that is exclusive to the post office at the top of Mount Fuji.
In other words, it’s not just the postcards sold at the post office on top of Mount Fuji that can be sent. If you like cats, you can also buy a postcard with a cat’s name in advance in Tokyo, and then give it to the staff at the post office on the top of Mount Fuji to mail it to your friends on your behalf.
Business information of the post office on Mount Fuji
Business hours: 06:00 – 14:00
Business period: July 10th – August 20th every year (the actual business period will change every year, generally it will only be open for about 40 days)
Business scope: Providing Mount Fuji scenery stamps, basic letter delivery services, stamp sales services, mountaineering certificate sales, etc.
Summarize
I believe that for many climbers who climb Mount Fuji for the first time, it is not easy to overcome the height and air pressure of Mount Fuji and successfully reach the top of Mount Fuji.
If you have enough energy to walk around Mount Fuji, it can be a very interesting climbing experience. However, if your physical condition really cannot support you to continue climbing Mount Fuji, descending the mountain as soon as possible is the best option. Then think of climbing the Hachiguru Line and Kenmine as a reason to climb Mount Fuji again, and you will have greater motivation to climb Mount Fuji next time.
This idea will not only make your climbing trip safer, but also give you the opportunity to discover different places in Mount Fuji.
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