1. Adventurer’s Guide to Fuji-san! Adventurer’s Guide to Fuji-san! Guides: Megan & Joe Guides: Megan & Joe

2. Day 1 July 1 st, 2009 1.You will take an Airplane from Philadelphia to Tokyo; 7:00 AM – 2:10 PM 2.Possible time walking around Tokyo while waiting for bus. 3.The times for the bus’s departure will be available there. 4.When you arrive, feel free to walk around town 5.Bikes are available for more rigorous travel in the area. 6.Be sure to check into the Hostel; Check-in ends at 8:00 PM 7.Various Hostel activities are available in the evening. 1.You will take an Airplane from Philadelphia to Tokyo; 7:00 AM – 2:10 PM 2.Possible time walking around Tokyo while waiting for bus. 3.The times for the bus’s departure will be available there. 4.When you arrive, feel free to walk around town 5.Bikes are available for more rigorous travel in the area. 6.Be sure to check into the Hostel; Check-in ends at 8:00 PM 7.Various Hostel activities are available in the evening.

3. Day 2 Mt. Kachi-Kachi 1.From the Hostel, there is only a 15-min WALK to Mt. Kachi-Kachi. 2.A Gondola and climbing will aid you to reach the top of Mt. Kachi-Kachi. A total of 120 min. is spent climbing. 3.Be sure to plan and pack a picnic! 4.The mountain is open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, so begin early as to be off before the mountain closes. 5.After the climb, an Onsen is available within 2 min. walking distance of the Hostel. Prior to 7:30 PM, spend time at the Onsen. 6.Remember the Hostel Check-in by 8:00 PM. 1.From the Hostel, there is only a 15-min WALK to Mt. Kachi-Kachi. 2.A Gondola and climbing will aid you to reach the top of Mt. Kachi-Kachi. A total of 120 min. is spent climbing. 3.Be sure to plan and pack a picnic! 4.The mountain is open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, so begin early as to be off before the mountain closes. 5.After the climb, an Onsen is available within 2 min. walking distance of the Hostel. Prior to 7:30 PM, spend time at the Onsen. 6.Remember the Hostel Check-in by 8:00 PM.

4. Day 3 The Healing Village 1.The Healing Village is an All-Day attraction. 2.A 40 min. bus ride from the Hostel will be provided. 3.Upon returning to the Hostel, time could be spent around the village. 4.Once again, prior to 7:30 PM, feel free to spend time at the Onsen. 5.And as always, the Hostel Check-in concludes at 8:00 PM. 1.The Healing Village is an All-Day attraction. 2.A 40 min. bus ride from the Hostel will be provided. 3.Upon returning to the Hostel, time could be spent around the village. 4.Once again, prior to 7:30 PM, feel free to spend time at the Onsen. 5.And as always, the Hostel Check-in concludes at 8:00 PM.

5. Day 4 & 5 [Day Fuji] 1.A bus will be provided to Fuji Sengen Jinja, or the Fuji Sengen Shrine. 2.A full climb is in store from the Jinja, rather than one of the half-way routes. 3.Overnight camping is spent in the Climbing Huts. Meals are provided. 4.On the second day, after pictures and scenic appreciation, there is the climb back down. 5.Buses will take the climbers back to the Hostel. 6.Don’t forget, the Hostel Check-in has to be done before 8:00 PM. 1.A bus will be provided to Fuji Sengen Jinja, or the Fuji Sengen Shrine. 2.A full climb is in store from the Jinja, rather than one of the half-way routes. 3.Overnight camping is spent in the Climbing Huts. Meals are provided. 4.On the second day, after pictures and scenic appreciation, there is the climb back down. 5.Buses will take the climbers back to the Hostel. 6.Don’t forget, the Hostel Check-in has to be done before 8:00 PM.

6. Day 6 Ice & Wind Caves 1.The Mt. Fuji Ice Caves and Wind Caves, within walking distance of the Hostel, are open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 2.After visiting these underground wonders, a free day around town is completely open. 3.The Onsen is always an option if relaxation is preferred, be sure to leave prior to 7:30 PM. 4.Make sure to Check-in at the Hostel by 8:00 PM. 1.The Mt. Fuji Ice Caves and Wind Caves, within walking distance of the Hostel, are open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 2.After visiting these underground wonders, a free day around town is completely open. 3.The Onsen is always an option if relaxation is preferred, be sure to leave prior to 7:30 PM. 4.Make sure to Check-in at the Hostel by 8:00 PM.

7. Day 7 REST DAY! Onsen prior to 7:30 PM Walk about town Bike rentals available Fuji-Q Hiland Amusement Park $44.00 per person Bus from Hostel provided Hostel Check-in by 8:00 PM Onsen prior to 7:30 PM Walk about town Bike rentals available Fuji-Q Hiland Amusement Park $44.00 per person Bus from Hostel provided Hostel Check-in by 8:00 PM What’s Available?

8. =>Day 8 1.Take the bus from Fuji to Tokyo at approx. 12:00 PM 2.Ana Hotel suite will be your new home for the 2 following nights. 3.Ana’s Check-in by 3:00 PM 4.Feel free to explore Tokyo 5.Please note Omotesando Street; be sure to visit with whatever amount of budget you are willing to spend on traditional Japanese food and souvenirs! =>Day 9 1.Exploring Tokyo again. 2.Try Karaoke! 3.Return to Ana Hotel for the night. =>Day 10, July 10 th, 2009 1.Check-out from Ana at 12:00 PM. 2.The plane’s departure from Tokyo to Philadelphia will be at 4:45 PM, expecting to land at 9:04 PM. =>Day 8 1.Take the bus from Fuji to Tokyo at approx. 12:00 PM 2.Ana Hotel suite will be your new home for the 2 following nights. 3.Ana’s Check-in by 3:00 PM 4.Feel free to explore Tokyo 5.Please note Omotesando Street; be sure to visit with whatever amount of budget you are willing to spend on traditional Japanese food and souvenirs! =>Day 9 1.Exploring Tokyo again. 2.Try Karaoke! 3.Return to Ana Hotel for the night. =>Day 10, July 10 th, 2009 1.Check-out from Ana at 12:00 PM. 2.The plane’s departure from Tokyo to Philadelphia will be at 4:45 PM, expecting to land at 9:04 PM.

9. Thank you for visiting Mt. Fuji! Thank you for visiting Mt. Fuji! From your guides Megan and Joe, we both wish you the best of trips, and we hope you come again soon! From your guides Megan and Joe, we both wish you the best of trips, and we hope you come again soon!

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