About this event
This ten-day Japan adventure links Mount Fuji's sunrise summit (3,776 m) with the alpine grandeur of Kamikochi in the Northern Japan Alps. Two days in Tokyo, the Yoshida-route climb of Fuji, recovery in the lakeside onsens, then a crossing to the Alps for a valley walk among Japan's highest peaks — with an optional overnight ascent of Yarigatake for the strong subgroup. Built for experienced, self-sufficient hikers.
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What Wakahi Walks does
- Organise the event from start to finish
- Lead the group on the track
- Book huts, campsites or lodges (as applicable)
- Arrange logistics — transport and carpool coordination
- Group coordination and safety planning
- Organise training events
Your contribution covers this organising work — not just the hut bookings.
Logistics
- Departure point: Arrive Tokyo by evening on Day 1. Group welcome dinner in Shinjuku; meet point confirmed nearer the date.
Costs
| Item | Amount | Group Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Flights Auckland <-> Tokyo (return) | $1,800-2,300 | No |
| Tokyo accommodation (2 nights) | $180-360 | No |
| Kawaguchiko (3 nights) | $360-540 | No |
| Fuji mountain hut (1 night, meals incl.) | TBC | Yes – in May 2027 |
| Hirayu / Matsumoto (2 nights) | $220-400 | No |
| Kamikochi alpine hut (1 night, optional) | TBC | Yes – in May 2027 |
| Matsumoto (1 night) | $110-180 | No |
| Fuji climbing fee | $40 | No |
| Kamikochi bus / entry | $30 | No |
| Intercity transport | $200-280 | No |
| Meals (10 days @ $40-60) | $400-600 | No |
| Travel insurance (to 3,800 m, required) | $120-200 | No |
| Member Contribution | $250 | No |
Contributions are due 2 months before the event and are non-refundable. No pulling out unless a suitable replacement is found.
Pre-event and post-event group dinners
We usually meet for a group dinner before the walk and a celebration dinner after it. Both are optional, but most attendees join.
Restaurant options (average cost per person):
- Welcome dinner in Shinjuku (Day 1)
- celebration dinner in Kawaguchiko after the summit (Day 5)
- hut half-board on the mountain
Voting coming soon.
What to bring
Gear
- Hiking boots
- Trekking poles
- Headlamp plus spare batteries
- Warm layers
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Hat and gloves
- Quick-dry clothing
- 2.5L water capacity
- Snacks
- Cash for huts and toilets
- Rubbish bag
Food
- Half-board at the Fuji mountain hut (dinner and breakfast)
- Meals otherwise in Tokyo, Kawaguchiko, and the Alps towns
- Carry snacks and cash for huts; food and drink can be bought at huts en route
Important notes
- Trip: 6-15 August 2027, ten days, Tokyo / Mount Fuji / Kamikochi. All times Japan Standard Time (JST); NZ is +3 hours in August
- DAY 1 - Thu 6 Aug - Arrivals in Tokyo. Check-in and group welcome dinner in Shinjuku. Overnight Tokyo
- DAY 2 - Fri 7 Aug - Full day exploring Tokyo's cultural, historic and modern icons. Overnight Tokyo
- DAY 3 - Sat 8 Aug - Tokyo to Fuji Five Lakes. Morning train/bus to Kawaguchiko (approx 2.5h). Afternoon orientation walk by Lake Kawaguchi and gear check. Overnight Kawaguchiko
- DAY 4 - Sun 9 Aug - Climb Day 1. Bus to Yoshida 5th Station (approx 2,300m). Ascend to Taishikan Hut (approx 3,100m). Dinner and overnight at the hut
- DAY 5 - Mon 10 Aug - Sunrise Summit. 1:30am start; summit (3,776m) around 4:45am for sunrise. Descend to 5th Station (7-8h total). Return to Kawaguchiko for onsen and celebration dinner. Overnight Kawaguchiko
- DAY 6 - Tue 11 Aug - Recovery and Fuji culture. Chureito Pagoda and Arakura Sengen Shrine, Lake Kawaguchi boat ride or craft markets. Overnight Kawaguchiko
- DAY 7 - Wed 12 Aug - Transfer to the Alps. Kawaguchiko to Matsumoto to Hirayu Onsen (approx 4-5h via bus/train). Gear check for the alpine section. Overnight Hirayu / Matsumoto
- DAY 8 - Thu 13 Aug - Kamikochi valley plus optional alpine ascent. Bus into Kamikochi (approx 1,500m). Whole group: Taisho Pond to Kappa-bashi to Myojin Pond riverside walk. Optional strong subgroup: begin ascent toward Yarigatake, overnight at mountain hut. Valley group overnights Kamikochi / Hirayu
- DAY 9 - Fri 14 Aug - Alpine descent / Kamikochi free day. Subgroup summits and descends Yarigatake to Kamikochi. Valley group: second Kamikochi loop or onsen. Reunite and transfer to Matsumoto. Overnight Matsumoto
- DAY 10 - Sat 15 Aug - Matsumoto to Tokyo to departures. Morning Matsumoto Castle (optional), then train to Tokyo (approx 2.5-3h). Event concludes evening Tokyo. Departures or independent extension
- This trip is built for experienced, self-sufficient hikers. The Fuji climb reaches 3,776m (1,500m gain from the 5th Station; 6-7h up, 7-8h down). The optional Yarigatake ascent is a serious full-day alpine effort with exposed sections near the summit, for experienced fit hikers only. Rafick controls the group pace; we climb together. Contribution: NZ residents NZ$150, international participants NZ$250. Open to hikers worldwide
Safety
- Comprehensive travel insurance covering trekking in Japan to 3,800m is mandatory; proof required before departure
- High-altitude summit conditions on Fuji range from -2 to +5C; warm and waterproof layers essential
- Weather can force itinerary changes at short notice
- No littering - carry out all rubbish
YOUR SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
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