What you need to climb Mt. Fuji

There are some essentials needed to climb Mt. Fuji, and it does require paying a bit of extra cash, but if you don’t already have the gear.

1. Raincoat/rain resistant light jacket: Chances are you will experience some rain as you approach the top, even if the forecast says otherwise. With the low temperature, you don’t want to risk being caught in the rain without proper clothing.
2. Hiking pants: Sweat pants or jeans will not cut it, you need breathable pants that are rain resistant as well.
3. Heavy Hiking boots. You’ll be stepping on rocks the entire time, you’ll need proper shoes.
4. Bookbag with rain cover, the beginning and ending of the hike will be considerably warmer, you’ll need to bring a change of clothes.
5. Water and food! Prices at the summit are ridiculously high, unless you want to pay double the price, I suggest you bring your own water and snacks for the journey.

Hiking clothes are pretty expensive, expect to pay over $350 for everything. You can easily rent clothing before you hike by visiting one of many shops in Tokyo or ordering online. It’s a little pricey, but a cheaper option if you don’t think you’ll ever wear hiking clothes again.

I rented shoes in Tokyo before I went for about 3500 yen and I dropped them off at the company at the summit after I finished, all I had to do was place them back in the bag and hand them off.

Now, you are ready to hike Mt. Fuji!