2025.04.20
For all Mt. Fuji climbers.
(2025 summer)
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The 2025 climbing season is scheduled to |
Taking into consideration the climber's safety, a few significant changes have been made to the rules for climbing Mt. Fuji in 2025. As we will be sharing the safety measures on this page, please ensure you read to the end. More information will be posted on this page as soon as it is finalized; with updates on our official social media accounts occasionally.
(Updated : March 25, 2025)
Four Trails to Climb Mt. Fuji
The climbing season is scheduled to start in early July and end in early September. The entrance to the four trails starts from the 5th station and these are differentiated by color.
Common Rules Across The Trails
| Entry Time Restriction | 2 p.m. - 3 a.m. * Entry will be restricted to those without mountain hut reservations during this time. |
| Hiking Fee | 4,000 yen * This is a mandatory fee to climb Mt. Fuji. |
| Reservations/Registration | Climbers are now required to make prior reservations or register their details to climb Mt. Fuji via the online system, which will be available in April or at a later date. Please check for the official announcement on our website. * Please kindly note that this is the reservation to pay the hiking fee, which is separate from the mountain hut. |
Here are the safety measures for each trail.
Video for rules and manners
Safety Guide to Climbing Mt. Fuji (10 min.)
[English (Subtitle: 한국어, 繁體中文)]
Safety Guide to Climbing Mt. Fuji (10 min.)
[English (Subtitle: Tiếng Việt, 简体中文)]
Yamanashi Prefecture (Yoshida Trail)
>> Restrictions on passage
The following restrictions will be enforced at the fifth station of the Yoshida Trail, with gates put in place, however those with prior reservations to stay in the mountain huts are exempt.
1) The restrictions will be in effect from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. the next day.
2) Restrictions will be imposed when the number of climbers exceed 4,000 people per day.
Information regarding the restrictions will be available on this website and our X account, @official_mtfuji.
>> Climbers who pass through the gate at the fifth station will pay a fee of 4,000 yen per person.
>> To avoid potential accidents from occurring, please listen to the designated mountaineering guide appointed by the Yamanashi Prefectural Government and follow proper climbing etiquette.
>> We advise inexperienced climbers to climb with the assistance of a mountaineering guide.
>> Lack of proper climbing equipment may result in denial of access to the mountain trails.
Equipment | Planning your trip | Official Web Site for Mt. Fuji Climbing
The following restrictions will be enforced at the fifth station of the Yoshida Trail, with gates put in place, however those with prior reservations to stay in the mountain huts are exempt.
1) The restrictions will be in effect from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. the next day.
2) Restrictions will be imposed when the number of climbers exceed 4,000 people per day.
Information regarding the restrictions will be available on this website and our X account, @official_mtfuji.
>> Climbers who pass through the gate at the fifth station will pay a fee of 4,000 yen per person.
>> To avoid potential accidents from occurring, please listen to the designated mountaineering guide appointed by the Yamanashi Prefectural Government and follow proper climbing etiquette.
>> We advise inexperienced climbers to climb with the assistance of a mountaineering guide.
>> Lack of proper climbing equipment may result in denial of access to the mountain trails.
Equipment | Planning your trip | Official Web Site for Mt. Fuji Climbing
Yamanashi Prefecture Contact
Culture, Tourism and Sports Department, Mount Fuji Tourism Promotion Division, Phone: 055-223-1315
Shizuoka Prefecture (Fujinomiya, Gotemba and Subashiri Trails)
The following climbing regulations listed below will be in place on the three routes located on the Shizuoka side.As part of these regulations you will need to register an account and complete the following mountain entry procedures before climbing.
♦ Complete the advance learning course (e-learning) on rules and etiquette for safe climbing and the preservation of Mt. Fuji
♦︎ Make a reservation for an overnight stay in one of the mountain huts located on Mt.Fuji. (Only mandatory for those with plans to enter the mountain during the restricted nighttime hours)
◆The restricted nighttime hours are from 2pm to 3am the following morning. During this time mountain entry is restricted.
**Visitors with reservations for an overnight stay at the mountain huts may enter the mountain even during restricted nighttime hours.
♦︎ Register your hiking itinerary
♦︎Complete the climbing fee payment
Payment of 4,000 yen per person per session is required.
Shizuoka Prefecture does not impose a limit on the number of climbers allowed per day.
** We will provide updates on this website as details become available.
＜＜Shizuoka Prefecuture Preregistration System＞＞
As part of the mountain entry procedures please register your hike in advance.
Registration is closed during the off-season and will reopen before the start of the hiking season.
Once available, an announcement will be made on this website.
♦ Complete the advance learning course (e-learning) on rules and etiquette for safe climbing and the preservation of Mt. Fuji
♦︎ Make a reservation for an overnight stay in one of the mountain huts located on Mt.Fuji. (Only mandatory for those with plans to enter the mountain during the restricted nighttime hours)
◆The restricted nighttime hours are from 2pm to 3am the following morning. During this time mountain entry is restricted.
**Visitors with reservations for an overnight stay at the mountain huts may enter the mountain even during restricted nighttime hours.
♦︎ Register your hiking itinerary
♦︎Complete the climbing fee payment
Payment of 4,000 yen per person per session is required.
Shizuoka Prefecture does not impose a limit on the number of climbers allowed per day.
** We will provide updates on this website as details become available.
＜＜Shizuoka Prefecuture Preregistration System＞＞
As part of the mountain entry procedures please register your hike in advance.
Registration is closed during the off-season and will reopen before the start of the hiking season.
Once available, an announcement will be made on this website.
Shizuoka Prefecture Contact
Sports, Culture and Tourism Department
Mt. Fuji World Heritage Divison
Phone: 054-221-3746
Risk of climbing Mt. Fuji
Description of each trail
Here you can find an overview of each route, course descriptions, mountain huts, access, various materials, and more.
Yoshida Trail
Subashiri Trail
Gotemba Trail
Fujinomiya Trail
Itineraries (Model plans)
Click here for a model plan for Sunrise Climb.
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(Click on the tab of the desired trail after jumping to the destination.)
For those planning a day mountain climbing trip
Climbing Mt. Fuji as a day trip is extremely dangerous unless you have sufficient physical strength and experience. Make a plan that suits your physical strength and be mindful of what time you should start descending the mountain so that you can catch the bus home in time.
* Do not climb without a plan and sufficient gear: Climbing with light gear and bullet climbing involve high risk.
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(Click the tab of the desired trail on the following page.)
- For all Mt. Fuji climbers for 2025
- Highlights
- Flowchart
- 1. Risks
- 2. When to go
- 3. Mountain Trails
- 4. Itineraries
- 5. Access
- 6. Equipment
- 7. Etiquette
- 8. Weather