Summer is the best season for climbing Mt. Fuji. During July and August every year, more than 300,000 people aim at reaching the summit. Nearly 30% of them are foreigners. Though it is summer, the temperature sharply drops as you climb up, and the weather is changeable when you approach the summit, which is 3,776 meters above sea level. Rain gear, cold weather protection gear, potable water and emergency food are necessities. You must also pay attention to altitude sickness.
Although Mt. Fuji is popular regardless of age and sex, women weren't allowed to climb it until about 150 years ago. It's recorded that even before that some women in disguise climbed it, mingling with men. It seems that Mt. Fuji certainly has the same charm today that has fascinated people since early times, doesn't it?
