Fuji-san

A truly inspiring mountain

Nicole Bauer Aug 15, 2012 - 1 min read

Torii in the morning sun - by Julia Wimmerlin

Colours and clouds on our way up - by Julia Wimmerlin

What would we do without these beautiful torii (gates) in Japan - by Julia Wimmerlin

It's time for the sunrise - by Julia Wimmerlin

Getting the cameras ready - by Stefan Bauer

Spectacular views on the way down - by Julia Wimmerlin

Some people, however, were still on their way up - by Stefan Bauer

Too beautiful to leave the scene - by Julia Wimmerlin

Notice

The Mount Fuji trails officially open from July 1st (Yoshida Trail) and July 10th (others) and remain open until September 10th. Check the <a href="http://www.fujisan-climb.jp/en/">official site</a> for the latest climbing status and any weather advisories. Read our <a href="https://en.japantravel.com/places/shizuoka/mount-fuji/77">Mount Fuji guide</a> to learn about the changes to hiking Mount Fuji since the summer of 2024.

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Climbing Mount Fuji-san is not an easy task and you need to be well prepared. However, if you take you time, follow the advices of people who already did it and if the weather plays along as well, it could be one of the most inspiring experiences you've ever had. The pictures here were shot by my friend Julia Wimmerlin and my husband Stefan when we climbed Mount Fuji together last year (2011). A special THANKS to them for sharing their photos with us.

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Nicole Bauer @nicole.bauer

Travelling abroad to discover new places, getting to know different cultures and learning foreign languages has always been my passion. I was born and raised in Germany; however, for a few years now I've been very lucky to be able to spend my life abroad. I lived for some time in England and Ital...