Fuji is like a 8 hr climb/hike, I get in at 10 pm, get through immigration 1 hr, drive there-- it's like 3 hours (conservative slow driving), climb 8 hours, drive back-- 3 hours, immigration 1 hour. 16 hours?
I'll have 8 hours to spare. I've done lots of hikes that werein similar distance and elevation. Plus, I have no issues with turning around if I run out of time. As well, it will be during the climbing season where there will be other hikers and mountain operators.
My stats are 32 km distance, 1500 m elevation gain hike and back down within a day.
So, I guess no one here has rented a car, or driven in Japan?
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Q: How long does it take to climb to the top of Mt. Fuji and what is the elevation gain? (updated Aug. 23, 2015)
A: Among the 4 climbing trails, on average it'll take about 6 hrs. 20 min. up and 3 hrs. 20 min. down. On the main Yoshida climbing course, if you're in good shape, from the 5th Station you should allow at least 6 hrs. up and about 3.5 hrs. down. You'll gain 1471 meters (4824 ft.), almost a vertical mile, which is comparable to climbing the 1250-ft-tall Empire State Building in New York City almost 4 times. Wow. - See more at: http://www.garyjwolff.com/climbing-m....eSRF3riu.dpuf
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