DAY2(0826'12) to the summit; Mt. FUJI

Got up 2:45, after making preparation left the cabin 3:30.

Stated climbing under the stars in heaven!

4:17, it was getting nearly dawn.

4:40 arrived at the new 7th station.

4:59 getting hungry, let's have a breakfast.

We were so satisfied with the cabin's rice ball with awesome view.

5:15 getting close

5:16 Sunrise!!

Could see KAGEFUJI(shadow of Mt.FUJI) again.

5:46 got to the old 7th station.

5:59 so fine so far.

6:42 could see the 8th station.

6:53 arrived at the 8th station.

7:41 9th!

Felt the difference of the air pressure.

7:51 HOEI crater was seen further below.

Since we avoided the peak time, trail was not terrible crowded.

8:13 Clouds were getting gather little by little.

8:26 Perpetual snow.

8:42 at the 9.5th station, so close.

8:48 Many futons were dried on the top of the 9.5th cabin.

Can you see the summit?

9:05 Step by step we go a long way.

9:16 It reminded me of the national park in Utah.

9:29 Last spurt.

9:32 the top of Mt.FUJI! It took 6 hours.

We were surprised that we were still fine, not exhausted.

Wrote three letters and posted it to the highest post in Japan.

10:17 enjoying wonderful sight.

Gave up climbing the highest point KENGAMINE because of time schedule.

 

Stayed there until 11:00.

We were blessed with nice weather,lucky climbing.

DAY 1(0825'12); Mt. FUJI

12:13 Parked the car at GOTNEBA trail new 5th station.

FUJIAZAMI

Moved to FUJINOMIYA trail 5th station by bus(13:46 arrival).

14:31 Let's go up!

14:42 A kind of high tension.

15:03 Arrived the cabin at the 6th station, where we stayed tonight.

Yes, we had only 30min climb today.

15:24 After checked in, took a walk around 1st HOEI crater.

The cloud was just moving right in front of us.

15:37 Back to the cabin.

 

The bed room should be called den.

18:15 Shadow of Mt. FUJI in the twilight.

18:40 Amazing sea of clouds.

19:30 Went to bed.

We did it!

It must be one of our fantastic days! Hopefully I can update the detail soon. Good night...