Mt Fuji
The Kawaguchi station is the second highest fifth station, the Kawaguchiko(Fujiyoshida) route is the most popular route because of its large parking area and many large mountain huts where a climber can rest or stay. During the summer season, most Mount Fuji climbing tour buses arrive & depart from here. (Long.138°45'1"E Lat.35°21'5"N)
At the post office at the 5th station... all the things that are tagged by people saying where they are from and that they have climbed Mt Fuji.
Sign post with choices on which way to go at the start of the accent at the entrance of the 5th station.
For those who need a little spiritual guidance before attempting to climb/hike to the top of Mt Fuji.
Not quite the worst/dirtiest toilet I have seen in my life... but ranks among the top 5!
Somewhere along the trail between the several 7th station huts going up Mt. Fuji
The sunrise from just below the very crowded 9th station!
A preview of what we are about to take on... looking up at the summit of Mt Fuji from the 5th station.
Visual aids, for those who just can't figure out how to use the "squatter" style toilets!
The climb was pretty friendly... you can meet all kinds of people making the climb!
No matter where you go, the girls still can't help but getting all dolled up... even to sell grilled corn at the 5th station of Mt. Fuji!
Goraiko-kan "hut" - you can relax and catch your breath along the climb up to the summit of the mountain--> 8.5 at 3450m
Here is the "express route" down from the summit... takes you sliding down to the 8th station where you will get onto the switchback trails going down.
I was amazed when I was able to see "Old Glory" waving in the winds high up in the sky near the top(3,600m) of Mt Fuji!
A dated plaque for photo memories.
Basically this is the "starting point" from the 5th station... with map & information.
Walking through the clouds as we begin our accent up Mt. Fuji from the 5th station.
The view was spectacular even as the sun was setting late in the afternoon!
