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  • čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
  • The Official Japanese Government's page on hiking Mt. Fuji: www.fujisan223.com/en/
    The rules for hiking in the off season: www.fujisan223.com/docs/guide...
    When I guide groups up Mt. Fuji, I'm working for Japan Adventures (Kanto Adventures). Dave, who runs the company, is the best in the business. I'm happy and proud to work with and for him at various times through the year.
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Komentáře • 115

  • @GoNorthJapan
    @GoNorthJapan  Před rokem +27

    I filmed this video about 7 hours into a 20km+ (1750m ascent) hike of one of the longest routes up Mt. Iwate, so forgive me stumbling over my words a bit. I could have done it with notes in my house, but somehow it seemed "right" to do it out in the mountains on a hike.
    I'll work on editing and publishing some casual vlogs of one or two of the hikes I guided up Fuji next.

  • @kantorobo7718
    @kantorobo7718 Před rokem +18

    the shirt blending in with the background is a trip

  • @a.x.marcus4627
    @a.x.marcus4627 Před rokem +15

    Your positivity and enthusiasm are very much appreciated. You help me discover Japan from far away. Thank you.

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před rokem +2

      Thanks so much!! I really appreciate that!

  • @deanzaZZR
    @deanzaZZR Před rokem +14

    It's simply crazy with all the crowds now in Japan, almost everywhere! I climbed Mt. Fuji in the mid 1990s and there was none of this. I shared a beautifully orange and tranquil sunrise with a scattering of other hikers at the summit. Now it certainly does pay to plan a trip and even opt to do it "out of season" to avoid the crowds.

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před rokem +6

      Oooh, the 90s must have been amazing! My first climb of Mt. Fuji was 2003 and it was already really crowded.

  • @APC9906
    @APC9906 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I hope to go in late November

  • @minis011
    @minis011 Před 7 měsíci +2

    When my great grandfather hiked when he was posted to Japan during the Korean War his hole reasoning to do it was and I quote. “I was working in the marine corps offices doing paperwork staring at that mountain day after day and I figured I’d just go up it while on leave.” One of the things he mentioned seeing which I cant verify is seeing those older and younger men carrying their mothers and grandmothers up the mountain.
    One of these years I’d love to visit and do that hike with his globe and anchor now that he has passed as well as visit the village my Japanese grandaunt was from.

  • @user-qp1rr3ky2f
    @user-qp1rr3ky2f Před rokem

    You’re right! - I should have watched this brilliant video earlier in the week - thanks for your patience.

  • @katiemeigs
    @katiemeigs Před rokem +6

    Love your shirt and backdrop combo today! 💚🌱😎 Thank you as always! A hike with you is on our family goals list.

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před rokem +1

      Thanks!! And that sounds great!!

    • @Nynke_K
      @Nynke_K Před rokem +1

      I was going to say this too! green on green, great combo :)

  • @VerhoevenSimon
    @VerhoevenSimon Před rokem +2

    Thank you for the thorough explanation

  • @usafchii3
    @usafchii3 Před rokem +1

    Im so glad I hiked it last year. This year my friends tried to book a hut and they were fully booked within a couple hours.

  • @laurenbouchie2394
    @laurenbouchie2394 Před rokem

    Great information! I hope your company has a lot of success!

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před rokem +1

      Thanks! The Fuji hikes are just me doing contract work for a friend! His company is doing great! Love working with him. My little company up in Tohoku is busy now too, but I'm still just getting organized and setting things up...

  • @StaringIntoSpaceMan
    @StaringIntoSpaceMan Před rokem +1

    Great Info! I hope to go in September; I have climbing Mt Fuji as one of my goals!

  • @RoyandAimee
    @RoyandAimee Před rokem +2

    Nice to hear more info about Mt. Fuji in the off-season. Looking forward to your vlogs from Fuji!

  • @ginkgosunmontana7628
    @ginkgosunmontana7628 Před rokem +1

    Great info, and your shirt was stunning! I went up Mt Fuji one time, it was so hard!!

  • @yumistargazer2456
    @yumistargazer2456 Před rokem +2

    It’s one of my dreams to summit Mt. Fuji in the off season… Thanks for all the info and sharing your experiences 😊

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před rokem +1

      Hope it was helpful! It's very doable, just definitely safer to go with an experienced group/guide!

  • @walksexplorationsnewzealan6144

    Thanks for this Qunlin!, this video was a big help in answering questions I have had in my mind for some time regarding climbing Mt Fuji. The mountain has been on my list for a long while and am hoping to be ready to try it someday soon, maybe next year.😉 I like the idea of lesser crowds so I would for sure look at your off-season tour guiding option when the time comes to plan for trying it.😎

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před rokem

      So glad that it was helpful! Definitely check out Kanto Adventures. Dave is the man. I'm proud that he hired me to guide some of the Fuji hikes he operates. Such a pro!

  • @vanessaruiz4705
    @vanessaruiz4705 Před 6 měsíci +1

    This is very interesting. I actually know of someone who climbed it in January. He was very lucky with weather though. Despite the crowds I´d still prefer to do it in the summer to have more amenities available, such as shops or a place to sleep , and to feel safer because I am not in the greatest of the greatest shapes. Anyways, very good video, thank you

  • @clownearound5751
    @clownearound5751 Před rokem +4

    Hi Quinlan, I agree with you, definitely ‘right’ to do this video out in nature. While I’d like to have the honour of climbing Fuji, I’m not sure I could manage it over 2000 times, what an achievement! Thank you for this great video and best wishes to you.

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před rokem +3

      Thanks! Yeah- I'm jealous that he has the freedom to go hiking almost every day! I do a lot of hiking, but nowhere near that much! I think if you add up all my mountains summits together I'd still have nowhere near 2,000.

  • @manfredmarschik
    @manfredmarschik Před rokem +4

    Danke!

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před rokem +2

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate it always!!

  • @Jug_or_not
    @Jug_or_not Před rokem

    very interesting video!

  • @takuan650
    @takuan650 Před rokem +1

    I have seen similar crowds on Mt. Everest in May.

  • @ilkoallexandroff
    @ilkoallexandroff Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome video! Yeah, climbing off season is the best thing, I after go for photography shoots in mountains like Hakkoda and Tateyama, and it’s great to shoot without a lot of people around! I’ve been around Iwate-san quite a lot, but still haven’t been in the mountain! Cheers, man!

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před 2 měsíci

      You've been around Mt Iwate a lot? And we haven't bumped into each other yet!? I'm down guiding on Mt. Fuji right now actually..

    • @ilkoallexandroff
      @ilkoallexandroff Před 2 měsíci

      @@GoNorthJapan I just came back from Tateyama now, had amazing photography shoot at 3000m!
      About Iwate-san just been enjoying its view from around, and it’s on my list to go to! Good luck at Fuji! Cheers from Kobe!

  • @williewalks
    @williewalks Před rokem +2

    Well, there are trees on Mt Fuji if you count the bottom half of the mountain that hardly anyone hikes year round. It's glorious down there and, I think, an essential part of the climb. I recommend climbing in late September, between any typhoons and before the snow. When I did it years ago, (2007) some huts were still open at Stage 7 and I just walked in and got a sleeping space. Don't know about these days though, best to check all the rules. AND, as you said, always check the weather and be ready for altitude sickness.

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před rokem

      Yeah- I have yet to explore the bottom areas. I've heard there are some fun spots!

  • @JayJavu
    @JayJavu Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the helpful video!
    I'll be arriving in Nagoya on Sep 24 next year... and I'm hoping to climb Mt Fuji the next day. If there's a group I could join, I'd appreciate it. Many thanks!

  • @sanchomemark6292
    @sanchomemark6292 Před rokem +1

    About 10 years ago I saw an interview with a young Japanese man who had recently scaled Everest. He had climbed Mt Fuji in the winter as part of his build up and he said something to the effect that it was more dangerous or challenging than Everest.

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před rokem

      Wow! That's quite the assertion! Definitely would be dangerous when completely hard-frozen!

  • @sarraspecials
    @sarraspecials Před 5 měsíci

    You look a lot like Jason Bateman! Thanks for the tips :)

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Ahaha, I have heard that once or twice before! Thanks!

  • @danielhernandez-gw6qv

    Thank you for sharing this helpful information. Could you discuss climbing Mt Fuji post season in September? I would be interested in climbing with you then as well as Mt iawate. BTW Great video!!

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před rokem +1

      I think I'm going to be doing guiding in Iwate this September (so Mt. Iwate- yeah!) and won't do any Fuji hikes post-season until November.. but you should hit Dave up at Kanto Adventures. He's the guy that runs the Mt. Fuji stuff. Such a pro!

    • @danielhernandez-gw6qv
      @danielhernandez-gw6qv Před rokem

      Thank you kindly

  • @leifdux7277
    @leifdux7277 Před rokem +1

    Definitely need crampons and ice axe!
    Everytime someone goes off-season hiking, I just can't help but remember the streamer who tragically slipped off the face of Mt. Fuji...

    • @stevens1041
      @stevens1041 Před 4 měsíci

      Shiohara Tetsu, his name. RIP 🙏

  • @beauheyser1561
    @beauheyser1561 Před 9 měsíci

    Hi! Awesome video on hiking Mt. Fuji in the off season. Its hard to find info….I appreciate the flyers and website. I did have a few questions i was hoping you could help me with.
    1. Do you have any recommendations on which of the 4 routes for hiking Nov 24/25th timeframe?
    2. Do you know what hut is open in the off season, if any?
    Thanks so much!

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před 9 měsíci

      Definitely the Fujinomiya route! And none of the huts are "open" at all, but you can kind of shelter in the 8th station hut on that route, but no one is there and there's nothing in there but a place to get out of the elements.
      That is already a dangerous season, so be sure to submit your info to the police in advance, and hiring a guiding company also best!

  • @grenm9
    @grenm9 Před rokem

    I can't run but I can hike. Even though I say that i understand that the snow makes it alot harder

  • @pribzz9229
    @pribzz9229 Před rokem

    Hey I am living here in Tokyo for the next few years and before I go back home I wanted to climb Mt. Fuji during the off season myself. What are some good mountains in the Kanto region to build experience and stamina for climbing in preperation? thank you! love the content

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před rokem +1

      Thanks! I think Mt. Kumotori in Saitama is pretty close to Tokyo. It's not particularly beautiful, but there's a long traverse you can do, and it will definitely build stamina!

  • @ilovemusic7194
    @ilovemusic7194 Před 11 měsíci

    thanks for this. i will be coming to japan soon. are you available to guide this month? how should i contact you?

  • @jedigonk
    @jedigonk Před 9 měsíci

    What about post-season. Sept thru Oct. any advice or info to share. Thank you

  • @CelticUchuu
    @CelticUchuu Před rokem

    I think I'd just get some pictures of Mt. Fuji. As interesting as it would be to climb, I'd be more interested in the more scenic spots. Certainly the less crowded and more relaxed.

  • @oalithgow
    @oalithgow Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks for this informative video.. One Question.. Can one hike it without filling the "Hiking plan"? And not getting in trouble

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Last year I was never asked to present or show it, but this year they may be stricter. It's hard to say. Are you willing to risk going all the way out there and getting turned away?

  • @kassandradelgreco4142
    @kassandradelgreco4142 Před 3 měsíci

    We are hoping to climb in mid June and are experienced mountaineers. My one question is what time do the gates open. I seem to read everywhere that there are gates blocking the trails but can’t find information on when they open during off season. Thank you!

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před 3 měsíci

      For Fujinomiya at least you can start anytime you want after April 28th.

  • @abbyhall5802
    @abbyhall5802 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I’ve climbed before in September with little to no snow and looking to do so again this September but it’ll be after the official season as I have a work trip that can’t be changed. What would you recommend for people hiking post-season as opposed to pre-season? It seems like snow might not be an issue for a while or maybe I’m wrong. Would be looking to climb between 14-20 September 😊

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před 11 měsíci

      Yeah, this year snow might be late. Hard to tell. I haven't done any post-season hikes there myself, but probably a year like this one wouldn't be hard. Basically- if there is no snow then it would be easy for an experienced hiker with proper layers, etc.

    • @TheWeirdWeekends
      @TheWeirdWeekends Před 10 měsíci

      I'm climbing it in the morning!

  • @3tacoman
    @3tacoman Před rokem +1

    Camo Q dawg !!!!

  • @boarderdude2899
    @boarderdude2899 Před 7 měsíci

    My friends and I are planing a ski touring trip a few weeks from now. We would like to do a winter Fuji summit attempt and I’m just curious if sking/splitboarding is allowed?

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před 7 měsíci

      Sure, I've seen people skinning up and then skiing down Mt. Fuji. But- in January or February that's going to be incredibly dangerous and I really wouldn't recommend it. I see people doing that in April and May, not this early in the season. Road access is shut off now, and you'd have trouble even getting close enough to any entry points.

  • @AJShiningThreads
    @AJShiningThreads Před rokem

    I probably waited too long to do that hike 😢

  • @juliancastanedaphotography
    @juliancastanedaphotography Před 9 měsíci

    Its Wednesday November 8. What are the chances of me being able to get access through a guide to climb mt fuji on Saturday November 11th or Sunday November 12th?

  • @lynych
    @lynych Před 5 měsíci

    When does the preseason start ? I’m planning a trip to Japan for next year

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před 5 měsíci

      The road opens on April 28th, but most of these preseason hikes are done from around mid May.

  • @chrstopherblighton-sande2981

    Mount Fuji is a beautiful mountain to look at but I do think the mountains in your neck of the woods look a lot nicer to hike and explore - not specifically because of fewer people, but because the landscapes look a lot more varied. Other than the altitude sickness aspect, does the summit of Fuji feel a lot higher than the mountains you are used to climbing?

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před rokem +1

      Yeah- I really prefer the mountains up here for that exact reason. There is so much variation and so many different landscapes to experience!
      I do feel the altitude on Fuji, but that's the only way it really feels higher. You can be above the clouds on Mt. Iwate or Chokai as well, even if they are 1600 meters shorter.

  • @redbaron671
    @redbaron671 Před rokem

    If I wanted to plan a trip to Japan and do some hikes with you what would be the ideal time of the year (Iwate, Hachimanti)? I dont have much in terms of winter gear, but could get some if needed. My wife and I are pretty physically fit and love hiking but have only really done it on the Appalachian mountains, while I have done some hiking in the Rockies.

    • @deanzaZZR
      @deanzaZZR Před rokem +1

      I haven't done it personally, but Iwate and Tohoku more generally are very popular during Autumn for the Fall Colors.

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před rokem

      Good question! I think September through maybe October 10th would be best! You wouldn't need any special winter stuff then, and the colors would be starting!
      If you wanted to go see snow monsters then January or February, but you'd have to invest in some winter clothing for that (good wool thermals, fleece layer, down layer, outer hard shell, etc.).

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před rokem

      Very true on the fall colors! Both Akita Komagatake and Mitsuishi get really crowded on weekends during the peak season for colors!

  • @canteriggle6525
    @canteriggle6525 Před 8 měsíci

    How does one mentally and physically begin to prepare for this adventure? Especially from scratch pretty much. I've always wondered what it's like to hike a mountain. I do love to hike. I've just never been up a whole mountain.

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před 7 měsíci

      I'd say to get out and start walking up and down slopes near where you are. Stairs will work if you don't have any good hills nearby.

  • @m_ocho
    @m_ocho Před 9 měsíci

    Hi, we're going to climb Fuji in March. Will you be our guide? :)

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před 5 měsíci

      How though? The roads are closed for Fujinomiya and Yoshida is the north face.. icy and super dangerous... I wouldn't do it in March.

  • @StoryboardsbyStuffPOP

    Do you know if taxis will drive up to the 5th station trailheads on the offseason (November 2nd)? Or any other preferred mode of transport, like renting a car?

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Taxis would be prohibitively expensive I think. Probably better to rent a car!

    • @StoryboardsbyStuffPOP
      @StoryboardsbyStuffPOP Před 11 měsíci

      @@GoNorthJapan Good point, thanks. I was looking at Yamanakoko->Subashiri 5th station, so not that far, but likely still very expensive.

  • @tomaytotomato
    @tomaytotomato Před 13 dny

    Hey, I checked your site and some others. Most of the guided climbs seem to be in October, November etc.
    My dilemma is I want to climb Mt Fuji in late September, just after the season finishes.
    Would you be willing to do a trip in late September?

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před 13 dny

      You'll have to contact the Kanto Adventures Fuji Climbs site directly. I don't do bookings, David does.

  • @dishooom7
    @dishooom7 Před 3 měsíci

    Hey! We’re coming to Mount Fuji in mid -late May! Could we join you guys? Thanks in advance :)

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před 3 měsíci

      Sorry- totally booked during that period.

  • @juliamgv6450
    @juliamgv6450 Před 11 měsíci

    Hi, I live in US and plan to be in Japan for only 5 days at the beginning of April ‘24
    I would love to hike Mt Fuji, and wanted to do it on my own, but just find out it would be off season
    I know I need an “adventure facilitator”
    Reply please

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před 11 měsíci

      Hello!
      April is pretty early in the pre-season. I really wouldn't recommend doing it alone. I definitely recommend going through Kanto Adventures. (Link in the video description.)

  • @samrodie
    @samrodie Před 6 měsíci

    Interesting video! Thank you. How to contact you for more details? I would be looking to climb Mt. Fuji in May 1st week.

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před 6 měsíci

      I think you may have reached out via Instagram. But as I say in the video description, you have to contact Kanto Adventures. All the Mt. Fuji guiding that I do is through that company.

    • @user-vl6vt6so7q
      @user-vl6vt6so7q Před 6 měsíci

      5月上旬は、山頂付近は氷結および烈風により命の危険があります。実際、何人もお亡くなりになられてます。私の目の前で死んだ事もあります。5月下旬になると、落石が頻発しますが氷結が無くなります。命を落とすリスクを理解の上で、富士山登拝をしてください。

  • @blazjurkovic4056
    @blazjurkovic4056 Před 11 měsíci

    As someone who's a European mountain guide. Would it be legal to climb it alone without a local guide? And I so could you borrow the required mountain gear somewhere so that i don't have to carry my own on the plane.

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Well, it would be quasi-legal. You aren't likely to have any sort of penalty.. but if you got into trouble and needed rescue you'd be yelled at..
      The gear is the thing. I don't know of anywhere that will rent you that gear except places that are doing that WITH a guide.

  • @anne08tech
    @anne08tech Před 4 měsíci

    I’ll be in Japan on 12-19 April is it open for climbing ? Would love to join a group! ;)

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před 4 měsíci

      Sadly, that's too early! The road to this route isn't even open until April 28th, and the north face is still too dangerous then!

  • @mariaantonettegambala3771
    @mariaantonettegambala3771 Před 3 měsíci

    Hello, we are planning to climb this coming December in Mt. Fuji and looking for a guide. Can you send me your rates please.

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před 3 měsíci

      The Fuji Guiding that I do is mostly via Kanto Adventures. Please ask them - link in the video description.

  • @hayabusa1441
    @hayabusa1441 Před rokem +1

    How about Mount Fuji in October?

  • @darrentibbils9271
    @darrentibbils9271 Před rokem

    You say at least one person dies every year... Is this in the off season specifically? I'm wondering what the distribution of injuries per hiker is between seasons. Higher in the off season because it's more dangerous? Or lower, because they tend to be more experienced?

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před rokem

      I haven't been able to find detailed data on this just yet. I'm also interested to know that... sorry but not sure!

  • @cvetkopodlogar3973
    @cvetkopodlogar3973 Před 10 měsíci

    Just wandering what kind of license recognized by Japanese authorities you have to guide Mt.Fuji off season? Cveto

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před 10 měsíci

      Hello fellow guide! As you know, when working with Japanese clients the JMGA certifications, while not required, are generally recommended. I personally have WMA WFR certification among others. You know Dave?

  • @eamonsrockymountainadventu2296

    You may or may not find it interesting to know that the correct term is to gain elevation. Gaining altitude means getting farther away from the earths surface, so you can actually summit a mountain and not gain any altitude. As soon as both your feet leave the earths surface at the same time then you have gained altitude. Not really that important in reality but the correct terminology in geography is in fact to gain elevation.

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před rokem

      Thank you!
      I really appreciate that! I've been in Japan maybe too long..

  • @bethbarclay855
    @bethbarclay855 Před rokem

    It wouldn’t be cool climbing Fuji in both off season and on, just to get a different perspective.
    With my health I think I’ll climb in my head 😂😂😂.

    • @GoNorthJapan
      @GoNorthJapan  Před rokem

      Always a good option! (Internal climbing?)

  • @AWackosReview
    @AWackosReview Před rokem

    ludwig