Pleasant mountain hikes, with Shrines and beautiful views. An easy way to get out of the city and enjoy nature. Excellent facilities. Outstanding train connection from Shinjuku. Some of trails require agility and fitness but the main trails are paved.
Decently fun hike, but even the less popular/accessible trails were congested. The top was incredibly packed - there was almost no space to move and most of the small restaurants had long waits. The scenery from the top is alright, but there are very few lookouts.
A fun half-day trip and a hike, great views when at the summit, and apparently, on a cloudless day you get to see Mount Fuji. Sadly, it wasn't cloudless when I got there, but the panorama was lovely nonetheless. Oh, and huge-ass colorfull spiders everywhere, so if you're someone afraid of them, it's not a place for you to visit.
The cable car/chair lift helps with 2/3 of the hike, but the remaining 1/3 of the way can still be strenuous esp for those who don’t exercise regularly. Route 1 is probably the most beginner friendly option, but be prepared still for a workout. Def more crowded on weekends, so highly advised to visit on a weekday morning instead. Try as early as possible to avoid the crowd queuing for the cable car. Alternatively, use the chair lift instead which has a faster turnover. Pray for clear sunny weather and you’ll have a superb view of Mt Fuji at the top
