Emergency Contact Information
Yoshida
For rescue requests, please contact the Yamanashi Prefecture Mt. Fuji 5th Station General Administration Center!
Yamanashi Prefecture, Mt. Fuji 5th Station General Administration Center, Phone: 090-5190-0167
Alternatively, call 110 (police) or 119 (fire/ambulance).
◾If there is a sign nearby, please tell us the sign number.
Fujinomiya, Gotemba, Subashiri Trail
For rescue requests, call 110 or 119!
<Subashiri Trail/Gotemba Trail>
Shizuoka Prefectural Police Gotemba Police Station Telephone: 0550-84-0110
<Fujinomiya Trail>
Shizuoka Prefectural Police Fujinomiya Police Station Telephone: 0544-23-0110
◾If there is a sign nearby, please tell us the sign number.
What to tell
Please provide as much detail as possible. For example: the [number]th station on the [Trail name], a nearby mountain hut, the number written on a sign, etc.
Please describe exactly what happened. For example: I fell and broke a bone, I got lost, I felt unwell and couldn't move, etc.
Please provide detailed information about the number of injured or ill individuals, their level of consciousness, and their symptoms.
*Point: If there is a mountain hut nearby, you can also ask the hut staff to request rescue.
What to tell
First, take a rest in a safe place. If your symptoms are mild, descend slowly. Continuing to climb despite your symptoms is extremely dangerous.
Mt. Fuji is a high mountain exceeding 3,000 meters. Altitude sickness, including headaches, nausea, and dizziness, can happen to anyone. Have the courage to descend.
If your symptoms do not improve or you are unable to move on your own, do not hesitate to call for help (110 or 119).
First, calm down, stop, and don't force yourself to move forward.
Check your current location using a map or GPS. Compare it to the surrounding terrain and landmarks. At junctions, be sure to check the color-coded signs set up for each climbing trail.
*If you don't know your current location and can't find your way, wait in a safe place to avoid exhausting yourself and then request rescue.
Please seek refuge immediately in a safe building, such as a nearby mountain hut.
If you are taking shelter behind a rock or other cover, be sure to carefully check your surroundings for any dangers such as falling rocks or lightning strikes.
Please wait in a safe place and do not take any unnecessary actions until the weather improves.
If you feel your life is in danger, please call for help (110 or 119).
Important Safety Notes
For safety reasons, Article 46 of the Road Act stipulates that the trail from Mt. Fuji 5th station to the summit is closed to traffic outside of the climbing season. (Only the Fujinomiya Trail from 6th station to the summit is open during certain periods.)
Violators may be subject to penalties. Winter on Mt. Fuji is an extremely dangerous place with harsh weather conditions, where even professional climbers can get lost. Do not attempt to climb it under any circumstances.
Those with little mountaineering experience should absolutely avoid hiking alone. In the event of an emergency, it will be difficult to cope on your own.
You might see fun photos on social media, but Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan, and requires thorough preparation and knowledge.
Make sure you are fully equipped and have the courage to descend if you feel unwell. Let's enjoy mountain climbing with safety as our top priority.
