Masaki Iwami
1978 Born in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
After graduating from a high school in Japan, Masaki studied adventure tourism in New Zealand. Then having traveled in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Japan, and was touched by kindness and warmth of people in all countries.
In 2003 and 2004, he worked at the tourist information center at Fujinomiya trail 5th station. After working for an education company in Nagoya, he was transferred to an aviation school in the Philippines.
2013~ Fujiyama Experience IRORI
2016~ Walk Japan Tour Leader
2023~ Business name has changed to FUJI SUNRISE
In June 2014, Masaki has started guiding around Mt. Fuji. The main reason to be a guide was "First Fuji climb with his grandfather when he was 8 years old". Mt. Fuji and his grandfather gifted unforgettable memory for the 8 years old kid. His grandfather is a local legend "Last sherpa on Mt. Fuji Fujinomiya trail"
5 Reasons for Choosing FUJI SUNRISE
To secure the safety level high, a guide leads up to 7 participants. We carefully support you until you return to the trailhead.
FUJI SUNRISE's Fuji climbs are run as private tours to make sure to accommodate your speed and stamina. We are happy to hear your requests or adjustments if required. Please feel free to talk to us.
Safety is our first priority! We promise you to react any risks on Mt. Fuji, such as hyperthermia, mountain sickness, injury, weather condition etc.
We will support you from the preparation to the day of the climb to ensure that you enjoy the climb. If you wish, we can hold an online briefing session via Zoom or other Apps.
Our tours are run by Japanese guide only. Your guides are all love Mt. Fuji and passionate to guide the mountain. Most of our guides are fluent in English and Japanese.
Message from Masaki
Mt. Fuji is considered one of the most beautiful and respected mountain in Japan. Fujinomiya local say “Mt. Fuji is not a mountain to climb, only good to view from city". Even though, you will meet many wonderful sceneries and experience once you climb Mt. Fuji.
Majestic sunrise from Mt. Fuji, the Japan's largest shadow "KageFuji", a huge hole at the peak "Tainaiin crater", those natural creatures fascinates so many hikers for so many years.
FUJI SUNRISE’s mission is to provide ‘inspirations for adventure’ to our customers through our Mt. Fuji experience. We support our customers from preparation up until the climbing day and we have welcomed and safely guided many entry-level climbers.
We are honored to support your Mt. Fuji experience. We look forward to challenging Mt. Fuji with you!
Please join us with your family, friends and colleagues. We would be love to welcome you at Mt. Fuji and lead you to the amazing experience on Mt. Fuji!
FUJI SUNRISE was introduced by『Explorer’s Collection JAPAN』
『Explorer’s Collection JAPAN broadcasted on Discovery Channel UK and Discovery Channel France. For more information, please click here.
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