Every year from late July to late August, many climbers from both Japan and abroad visit the area. It gets especially crowded on weekends and public holidays. To ensure a more relaxed climbing experience, we ask for your cooperation in distributing the crowds by planning your trips to avoid weekends.

Regarding climbing Mount Fuji, many climbers visit at night to see the sunrise from the summit, leading to excessive congestion near the summit and many "bullet climbs" (■We have observed the following: To address this situation, we have decided to implement traffic restrictions during times when countermeasures are most effective.■Climbing a mountain overnight without staying overnight, with the sole purpose of seeing the sunrise from the summit. This can cause altitude sickness and hypothermia.

It's located at the trailhead of Yoshida Trail's 5th station.

We accept credit cards and PayPay.

No, we don't. Please prepare cash before coming to 5th station.

Please show us your reservation confirmation email for the mountain hut. Please either print it out or save a screenshot on your mobile device beforehand so you can show it offline.

You can pass through regardless of the time when descending the mountain.

Reservations for mountain hut accommodations and reservations for mountain road access are separate processes.

Reservations for passing through the area are optional, and if you have a reservation for accommodation at a mountain hut, you can climb the mountain without a separate reservation for passing through.

You can climb Mt. Fuji even without mountain hut reservations. However, climbers are subject to restrictions and cannot climb from XNUMXpm until XNUMXam. If the number of climbers passing through the trail gate exceeds the daily limit of XNUMX people, access between the XNUMXth station and the summit will be restricted to climbers with mountain hut reservations.,If the number of people exceeds 000, passage from the 5th station towards the mountaintop will be prohibited.

Guests staying at the mountain huts may pass through after 2 PM, but others are not permitted to do so. However, even those with reservations at the mountain huts are requested to pass through the 5th station gate before 2 PM for the safety of the climb.

Yes, it is possible. Also,We also have tickets available for on-the-day registration.

Reservations cannot be made without prior payment.

Since the Hiking Fee was paid in advance when the pass was booked, on the day of the trip, please go to the reserved counter.QRCode authentication allows you to start your climb smoothly. Also, up to100Up to 10 people can be paid for in a single transaction by one representative, so there's no need for large groups like those on tours to queue at the payment counter.

Cancellations are possible until the day after the payment date.
You can change the date up until the day before the climb. (However, you cannot change the number of participants.)
A full cancellation fee will be charged starting two days after the payment date.
*If you wish to change the number of people, please cancel your reservation by the day after the payment date and make a new reservation, or make a new reservation (if increasing the number of people). You cannot change the number of people after the day after the payment date.
*From the day after the payment dateWe cannot reduce the number of people.
*In case of cancellation due to personal reasons, refunds are not available, so no action or contact is required from the reservation holder.

Refunds will only be issued if the Fuji-Subaru Line is closed to traffic.

In that case, the procedure is as follows:

Example:

Case 1

Fuji-Subaru Line road closure period: July 1st　10:00-15:00

If you have a reservation for July 1st and have not yet completed authentication (passed through the 5th station gate) at the location, you will be automatically refunded. No refund application or procedure is required from the reservation holder. The refund will be processed through your credit card company, etc.

*Those who were authenticated on-site (by passing through the 5th station gate) on July 1st are not eligible for a refund.

○Case 2

Fuji-Subaru Line road closure period: July 1st 17:00 - July 2nd 6:00

If you have a reservation for July 1st or 2nd and have not yet completed authentication (passed through the 5th station gate) at the location, you will be automatically refunded. No refund application or procedure is required from the reservation holder. The refund will be processed through your credit card company, etc.

*Those who authenticated on-site (passed through the 5th station gate) on July 1st or 2nd are not eligible for a refund.

WebsiteRegistration is only available through the system above.

We have reserved spots for same-day registration. If you do not have a reservation, we recommend coming to 5th Station early on the day of your visit to register.

The following is the record since the restrictions were implemented in 2024 (during the hours when traffic is permitted (3:00-14:00)):

Reiwa 6: 0 days Reiwa 7: 0 days

This exemption applies only if you do not proceed towards the summit from the 5th station. Please complete the necessary procedures on-site.

Please check the Yamanashi Prefecture website for details.

Group registration by an accompanying person (guardian) is possible. Furthermore, it's possible to complete the process on-site without using a smartphone.

Yes, it is required. The fee is a flat rate of 4,000 yen regardless of the climber's age. However, those with a disability certificate or those entering the mountain as part of a school lesson may be exempt from the hiking fee by applying in advance.

The Futagoyama course on the Gotemba Trail, the Kofuji course on the Subashiri Trail, and visits to the Furumitake Shrine are exempt from the restrictions. The Hoei Crater course on the Fujinomiya Trail is subject to the restrictions.

On the Shizuoka Prefecture side (Fujinomiya Trail, Gotemba Trail, Subashiri Trail), there is no limit on the number of hikers.

From fiscal year 2025, the "Mt. Fuji Conservation Cooperation Fund" has been consolidated into the "Hiking Fee." Projects that were previously funded by the cooperation fund will continue to be funded by the Hiking Fee. In addition, Shizuoka Prefecture accepts "Mt. Fuji Donations" to ensure the transmission of the outstanding universal value of the World Cultural Heritage site "Mt. Fuji" to future generations. For details, please check the Shizuoka Prefecture website.

The Yoshida Trail is considered easier to climb due to the abundance of mountain huts. While it has fewer huts than the Yoshida Trail, the Fujinomiya Trail offers the shortest walking distance to the summit. However, all routes near the summit, exceeding 3,000m in elevation, involve steep, rocky slopes and unpredictable weather conditions. Thorough preparation is crucial, including planning a relaxed itinerary, gathering necessary equipment, and obtaining weather information at the trailhead. Regular training for climbing Mount Fuji is also recommended.

Many hikers head to the summit before sunrise to see the sunrise. Therefore, the trail just below the summit is often congested, especially before sunrise. Those hoping to see the sunrise from the summit should plan their itinerary with ample time. The times indicated on the map are only estimates and can vary greatly depending on hiking experience, weather, and crowd levels. Beginner hikers should expect the hike to take longer than indicated on the map.

While there are no particularly difficult sections requiring advanced climbing skills on Mt. Fuji in the summer, falls are a common cause of accidents, primarily tripping on steep rocky areas or sandy slopes (Sunabashiri), with the majority occurring during descent. Some climbers suffer serious injuries from falls, rendering them unable to descend on their own. Furthermore, straying from the trail increases the risk of rockfalls. Given the history of major accidents caused by rockfalls, it is crucial to stay on the trail while hiking. Carrying a helmet is also recommended to prevent injuries from falls and rockfalls. As this is a high mountain exceeding 3,000m, safety cannot be guaranteed. Risk management is a personal responsibility.

Depending on your child's physical fitness and climbing experience, most climbing tours accept children in fourth grade or older. Just like with adults, if your child has no prior climbing experience, it's a good idea to have them practice on nearby mountains beforehand.

It is illegal to let pets off-leash outdoors. Bringing pets into mountain huts, rest areas, or shops, and hiking with pets, is generally discouraged. While some people hike with their dogs, the trails on Mt. Fuji are made of volcanic gravel, which can damage their legs.

The Yoshida Trail starts at Kitaguchi Hongu Sengen Shrine in Fujiyoshida City and leads all the way to the summit. Alternatively, although not at the first station, you can also reach the summit from the Mizugatsuka Park parking lot on the south side of Mt. Fuji, via the Mt. Fuji Nature Rest Village hiking trail.

There are parking lots available for general vehicles at the trailheads (5th stations) of all climbing trails. However, there are periods of Private Vehicle Restrictions at the Fuji-Subaru Line 5th Station, Subashiri Trail 5th Station, and Fujinomiya Trail 5th Station. During these periods, please park in a parking lot at the base or mid-slope and use the shuttle bus to reach the trailhead.
For information on Private Vehicle Restrictions, please see here.

Climbing buses and shuttle buses do not operate late at night. Please check the bus timetables for operating hours.

Since buses have limited capacity, you may not be able to board during peak hours. Please contact the bus company for information on operating status and other details.

There are public toilets at each trailhead (5th station) and at the summit. Toilets are also available at mountain huts, but availability varies depending on the climbing trail and whether you're going up or down. Some routes have fewer toilets, so check in advance and plan accordingly. The Gotemba Trail has fewer mountain huts compared to other routes, so be sure to check before you depart.
For information about restrooms on Mt. Fuji, please check the individual trail pages.

As a general rule, these facilities are available. However, since the disposal methods vary depending on the toilet, please follow the instructions for each toilet when using it.

Maintaining the toilets at Mt. Fuji incurs significant costs. We kindly request that you leave a tip of approximately 100 to 300 yen when using the toilets. The tip amount varies depending on the toilet, so please contribute according to the amount indicated for each toilet.

As a general rule, we ask that you pay with small change. Please prepare 100-yen coins so that we do not need to give you change.
Fujinomiya-side mountaintop toilets accept payments via PayPay and other methods. For information regarding toilets at mountain huts, please check with each individual hut.

There are no rest facilities on the trail. Please note that mountain huts are generally only accessible to overnight guests. Please refrain from taking breaks in the toilets, as this will inconvenience other users.

It's best to pack something that won't be a burden. Chocolate or cookies, or anything that can be easily eaten even in the rain, are suitable. Sweets are also effective for relieving fatigue. Since you'll be sweating, you'll also need something salty to prevent heatstroke. Some trail snacks can be purchased at mountain huts.

Water is sold at each mountain hut. Some huts also offer instant noodles and udon. However, these items are generally not available for purchase at night. All goods sold at the mountain huts are transported from the trailhead by bulldozers or other means, which incurs costs. Therefore, prices are higher than those at the base of the mountain, and we appreciate your understanding.

There are no legal restrictions. However, because of the risk of fire, please avoid using fire pits near mountain huts and crowded areas, and be careful of your surroundings. Bonfires are prohibited by law.

Pitching tents is prohibited by law.

Water is extremely precious on Mt. Fuji, so the mountain huts do not have running water or baths. There are no water sources either, so please purchase water at the mountain hut. It is a shared room with both men and women sleeping together. Bedding is provided.

Some mountain huts have changing rooms, but sometimes men and women change in the same room. Water is extremely precious on Mt. Fuji, so there is no running water or water source in the mountain huts, and there are no washrooms.

It varies depending on the mountain hut. Please inquire with each mountain hut.

There are no repair facilities, so if you are climbing, be prepared to make temporary repairs using your belongings. If the sole of your shoe comes off, you can try wearing socks over your shoe or tying it with laces, but be sure to check before you set off to prevent this from happening. Older shoes have deteriorated soles that are more prone to coming off, so extra caution is needed. It is recommended to have them repaired at a mountaineering equipment store before using them.

While vinyl raincoats can be purchased at mountain huts, they are not very useful on Mt. Fuji as they can be easily torn by strong winds. Although there is a shop selling mountaineering equipment at the Fuji-Subaru Line 5th Station, they cannot be purchased elsewhere, so please prepare separate-type mountaineering rain gear in advance.

Generally, there isn't a service available. However, some mountain huts may offer it.

For information on the equipment needed to climb Mt. Fuji, please see the "Equipment Needed for Climbing" page. For other items, it's best to gather what you need yourself, referring to guidebooks and other resources. Since the weather on Mt. Fuji can change rapidly, in addition to cold weather gear, it's a good idea to take waterproof measures to prevent your clothes from getting wet in the rain. We also recommend bringing a map. Being able to check your current location will help prevent you from getting lost.

There are First-aid centers at the 7th and 8th stations on the Yoshida Trail and at the 8th station on the Fujinomiya Trail, with doctors stationed there for a certain period during the climbing season. If you are unable to walk on your own, contact a nearby mountain hut or call 110 or 119 for assistance. If you are in the middle of a trail, tell them the number of the sign if there is one nearby, and they will know your location.

Thunderstorms frequently occur on Mt. Fuji during the summer. Since there is no place to take shelter and it is extremely dangerous, please seek refuge in a safe place immediately if you hear thunder. Also, if a warning or advisory is issued, it is important to have the courage to abandon your climb and descend. Always check the latest weather information at the trailhead or mountain hut before you depart.

During the summer climbing season, major mobile phone companies install antennas on Mt. Fuji, making it easier to get a signal. Therefore, be sure to keep in touch with each other by mobile phone. If you are climbing with friends, always keep an eye on them to make sure no one is falling behind or has gotten separated.

If you are with companions, check their location using your cell phone or other means. If there is a mountain hut nearby, stop by and consider the best course of action. Many hikers mistakenly descend to the Subashiri Trail from the Yoshida Traildescending Trail 8th station. If you do mistakenly descend to the Subashiri Trail, and it is getting close to sunset, do not turn back. Instead, try to reach the Subashiri Trail trailhead while it is still light. Even if you return to the 8th station from partway down, descending at night is dangerous. Mt. Fuji has designated color coding for each trail route, so remember the color of the route you will be using.

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