Hi I am planning to hike Mt. Fuji this month, prior to the official season in order to avoid the crowds, no worries I am an experienced mountaineer 🙂
I was curious as to how I should access the fifth station and manage the time. My idea was to start the climb from the 5th station Yoshida at midnight to enjoy the sunset at 4:25am during my hike.
However I have checked for buses and they of course dont run off-season to the fifth station that late. So the idea would be to either rent a car together with my friend or go by taxi instead. But then I found out that you have to pass a toll both alongside the way, which is currently only opened until 5pm.
So how is it possible to get to the fifth station that late of the day? Do I have to consider taking a different trail? Have you climbed Mt.Fuji? If so how did you do it?
Thanks for your responses in advance 🙂
Hope you have a nice day.
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