Water [quantity and price to bring] when climbing Mt.Fuji

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Make sure to bring water when climbing Mt.Fuji

There is no running water on Mt.Fuji
Fuji, and because of its geological features that allow water to pass through easily, there are no springs or wells along the way.
Hand-washing water at mountain huts and toilets is not drinkable, as it is made from rainwater and other accumulated water.
Therefore, you must be prepared with drinking water when climbing Mt.Fuji

How much water to bring?

The amount of water needed for climbing Mt. Fuji varies depending on the weather, time required, physique, and physical condition, so it is difficult to say, but for those of average physical strength, it is recommended to bring 2 x 500 ml PET bottles = 1 liter of water when starting from the fifth station.
By the time you come back down, you will probably need to buy another 500 ml or 1 to 2 liters of water at a mountain hut or store along the way, but it is not recommended to carry 2 to 3 liters of water when starting the ascent due to its weight and size.
Of course, if you are confident in your physical strength, you can bring a lot of water with you from the beginning…but it is heavy.
I am sure you will not regret it if you consider the cost of 1,000 yen for water you buy at the site as a necessary expense in advance.

The price of water at Mt.Fuji

Most water sold at mountain huts and stores is priced from a few hundred yen to around 500 yen.
You may think it is expensive, but water is very heavy in terms of weight.
Fuji huts and stores spend a lot of money to bring the goods up from the foot of the mountain by bulldozers, cars, and human power, so it is inevitable that the prices are like this.

If you don’t drink water, you are prone to altitude sickness and dehydration.

When climbing not only Mt. Fuji but also other mountains, it is important to drink water little by little and often to prevent altitude sickness and dehydration. Since your clothes are not soaked, it may seem that you are not sweating, but this is because it is very dry, and you are actually sweating very much. If you drink too much at once, it will be expelled in the form of sweat and pee, so it is important to drink frequently and in small quantities.

Convenient water supply goods for climbing Mt.Fuji

Many people carry a plastic water bottle in their rucksack pocket, but as they get tired, they tend to feel too lazy to take water out of their rucksacks and stop drinking water.
In such cases, hydrators are convenient.
Since there is no need to take water out of the sack, it is very convenient for frequent water supply.
It is a very popular rental item at Soranoshita as well!

That’s all for today.
See you next time!

Fuji mountaineering rentals can be found at the following websites.
https://www.soranoshita.net/en/