Climbing Mount Fuji 富士登山 - The 5th Station

The fifth station on Mt. Fuji is located at an altitude of 2,305m (7,562ft) and is also the home to the Komitake Shrine - residence of Mt. Fuji's protective god - as well as a large number of souvenir shops and restaurants. Most climbers choose to climb Mt. Fuji from the 5th Station. The hike from the 5th Station to the summit takes approximately 5-7 hours depending on one's pace, so many climbers choose to start at 10pm and climb through the night to reach the summit in time to see the sunrise. The hike back down to the 5th Station takes from 3-5 hours.

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