The video chronicles the author's first-time climb of Mt. Fuji in Japan. The author begins by taking a bus from Shinjuku to the fifth station of Mt. Fuji and then checks in at a capsule hotel. The next day, the author continues the climb, stopping at various stations, including the sixth, seventh, and eighth stations. Along the way, the author discusses the challenges of climbing Mt. Fuji, including altitude sickness and the physical demands of the climb. The author also notes the unique aspects of the mountain, such as the lack of running water and the need to carry out all trash. After a overnight stay at a mountain hut, the author continues the climb to the summit, reaching the top just before sunrise. Due to cloud cover, the author is unable to see the sunrise, but the clouds clear up later, revealing a beautiful view. The author then begins the descent, which proves to be just as challenging as the ascent. After a long and difficult climb, the author finally reaches the bottom of the mountain and celebrates with a Fuji cream soda.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The bus ride from Shinjuku to Mt. Fuji takes 2.5 hours.
2. The number of climbers on Mt. Fuji this year was 96,649, up 1.76 times from the previous year.
3. Mt. Fuji has no running water, so water is brought by trucks.
4. A 4-minute shower at the fifth station costs 1,000 yen.
5. The fifth station is a popular spot with many hotels and restaurants.
6. There is an unusual post office at Mt. Fuji that sells wooden postcards.
7. Climbing Mt. Fuji can cause altitude sickness if not done gradually.
8. It is recommended to stay overnight at the fifth station to acclimatize before climbing to the summit.
9. The highest capsule hotel in Japan is located at the fifth station.
10. A 3-day/2-night rental of climbing equipment costs about 10,000 yen.
11. The equipment includes rainwear, backpacks, trekking poles, socks, gaiters, climbing shoes, and a headlamp.
12. Showers are available at the hotel for a fee of 500 yen per shower.
13. The post office at the top of Mt. Fuji was closed for business this year.
14. The fifth station sells souvenirs, food, and drinks.
15. Eating potato chips at the top of Mt. Fuji is a popular activity.
16. The bag of potato chips expands due to the lower atmospheric pressure.
17. Climbing Mt. Fuji can cause altitude sickness, and it is recommended to climb with adequate rest.
18. The entry fee for Mt. Fuji is 1,000 yen and is optional.
19. The summit rate for Mt. Fuji is 50-60%.
20. Climbing Mt. Fuji requires a significant amount of physical effort.
21. The temperature at the 7th station is about 19 degrees Celsius.
22. The temperature drops by 0.6 degrees Celsius for every 100 meters of elevation gain.
23. Mountain huts are available for rest and refreshments along the climb.
24. Climbers are required to take back all garbage from Mt. Fuji.
25. The lodge at the 8th station is the highest elevation lodge on the Yoshida-guchi trail.
26. The lodge has private rooms, a small mirror, an electrical outlet, a futon, and a pillowcase.
27. Free Wi-Fi is available at the lodge.
28. Toilets on Mt. Fuji are available for a fee of 200 yen per visit.
29. The toilets use a unique system that incinerates or uses bio-based methods to dispose of waste.
30. The summit of Mt. Fuji is at an elevation of 3,776 meters above sea level.
31. The crater of Mt. Fuji is about 780 meters in diameter and 200 meters deep.
32. The descent from Mt. Fuji is said to be easy at first but becomes harder as you go down.
33. The climb from the fifth station to the summit of Mt. Fuji takes about 6 hours, and the descent takes about 3 hours.
34. A massive rockfall accident occurred on Mt. Fuji in 1980.
35. It is recommended to go through a shelter to prevent falling rocks on the descent.