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2023.09.11

When to go

2023 Climbing Season (5th station to the summit)

Climbing Season for 2023 is over. 
All trails from 5th station to the summit are closed. Also all huts, toilets and first aid station have been closed and most of signs on the trails have been removed.  

The opening and closing times vary from trail to trail!!

The open/close times may change subject to weather and trail conditions. Please check the latest information.

 Trail  Opening Period
  Remarks
Yoshida Trail(Yamanashi Pref.) July 01 - September 10 The descending trail will remain open until Sep. 11 noon.
Subashiri Trail(Shizuoka Pref.) July 10 - September 10  
Gotemba Trail(Shizuoka Pref.) July 10 - September 10  
Fujinomiya Trail(Shizuoka Pref.) July 10 - September 10 Except between 5th station to 6th station (Until early Nov.)
Summit [Ohachimeguri Trail] July 10 - September 10
  

Mt. Fuji Climbing Season

The climbing season for Mt. Fuji is from early July to early September.
In other periods and during the snow season, climbing Mt. Fuji is prohibited.

  • Climbing Mt. Fuji is only permitted during the period in which trails are open in the summer.
  • In any period other than the climbing season, trails and huts are closed, and it is very dangerous to climb the mountain during the period.

Opening and Closing of Trails

  • The opening time of trails is announced, on the first day of July or later depending on their condition.
  • Trails are closed in early September every year. The time of closure depends on the conditions of trails and the weather.
  • When trails are closed, be aware that every trail will be impassable from the 5th station up.
  • The opening and closing times vary from trail to trail.

Emergency Closure

Even during the opening period, trails may be closed when there is a risk of landslide, rock fall due to bad weather. 

Inquiries

Contacts:

  • Yoshida Trail: 055-223-1315 (Yamanashi Prefectural office in charge of the Mt. Fuji World Cultural Heritage Site)
  • Fujinomiya, Subashiri, Gotemba Trails: 054-221-3747 (Shizuoka Prefectural office in charge of the Mt. Fuji World Cultural Heritage Site)
  • Ohachi-meguri (summit crator loop) Trail: 055-931-3261 (Ministry of the Environment, Numazu Ranger Office)

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