Mitsutogeyama — Local services in Nishikatsura

Very doable hike, I went from Mitsutoge station to the peak, and from there returned to Arakuyarama park. I would highly recommend taking the route to the ropeway instead, as the way down to Arakuyarama was very steep and slippery (better to go up than down).

The views at the top were decent but not spectaculair. You can see Tokyo when it's clear. The most beautiful views in my opinion we're on the return down, with a much better angle and also a overview of Kawaguchi lake.

It took me about 7-8 hours in total. Be sure to wear a bear bell, especially when you're...

This is a good mountain for beginners to professional! All can enjoy hiking up to the top! Not such high and hard but not easy. Just takes less than 2 hrs up to the top even for beginners. There is small park yin the start place area, looks always busy and packed with cars. There are a couple of lodge on the top so you can get something to eat or drink and toilet. You can see Mt Fuji on the top! This place is really good to enjoy hiking on...

My first hike ever and what an experience !!

I took a wrong path at the beginning so it was very very hard but finally I can reach the good path and everything was great. If you are lost follow pink ribbon on the trees it will guides you to the good path.

During all the hike I had a beautiful view over the fujisan and the Kawaguchi lake.

It’s a must to do if you are...