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Four Trailheads and Ascending Trails

There are four trails that lead to the summit of Mt. Fuji.
Each trail has its own trail head as the starting point.

Yoshida Trail Head : Fuji-Subaru Line 5th Station

Subashiri Trail Head : Subashiri Trail 5th Station

Gotemba Trail Head : Gotemba Trail New 5th Station

Fujinomiya Trail Head : Fujinomiya Trail 5th Station

Uniform Signs on the Trails

On Mt. Fuji, signs on the trails are coordinated in inscription, design, and color.
Four trails are color-coded with respective colors indicated on signs. Remember the color of your trail and take care not to follow trails of any other colors by mistake.

Yellow:Yoshida Trail

Red:Subashiri Trail

Green:Gotemba Trail

Blue:Fujinomiya Trail

Trail Identification

Each trail has its own characteristics. Choose the one that suits you best.

		Yoshida Trail	Subashiri Trail	Gotemba Trail	Fujinomiya Trail
Altitude of Trail Heads		2,300m	2,000m	1,450m	2,400m
Time	Ascent	6h	6h	7h	5h
Time	Descent	4h	3h	3h	3h
Trails for Ascent and Descent		The trail for ascent is completely different from the trail for descent. In the section between the 8th station and the summit, trails for both ascent and descent are the same as those of the Subashiri Trail.	The trail for ascent is different from the trail for descent. In the section between the 8th station and the summit, trails for both ascent and descent are the same as those of the Yoshida Trail.	The trail for ascent diverges from the trail for descent midway.	The trail for ascent is the same as the trail for descent.
Inclination/Topography of Trails		Zigzag path on relatively flat ground surface up to the 7th station. Slightly rocky beyond the 7_^th station.	Relatively gently sloped and tree-covered up to near the 7th station.	Gentle slope of volcanic gravel up to near the 8th station.	Generally very rocky and steep.
Availability of Mountain Huts		Many mountain huts on the trail for ascent. None on the trail for descent.	None on the trail for descent below the 8th station (mountain huts on the ascending trail are accessible from the descending trail).	Only a few. None in the section between Oishi-Chaya (near the new 5th station) and the 7th station.	There are mountain huts at every station
Access to Trails		Mountain bus from Kawaguchiko and Fujisan Stations.	Mountain bus from Gotemba and Shinmatsuda Station.	Mountain bus from Gotemba Station.	Mountain bus from Mishima, Fuji, Shin-Fuji and Fujinomiya Stations.
Passenger Car Traffic Controls		In place. During the control period, shuttle bus is available from Hokuroku Parking Area.	In place. During the control period, shuttle bus is available from Subashiri Multi-purpose Square Parking Area.	No.	In place. During the control period, shuttle bus is available from Mizugatsuka Parking Area.
Facilities at Trail Heads		Many shops. Information office & public toilets at the 5th & 6th stations.	Two shops & public toilets.	Shops, temporary information office & public toilets.	One shop, information office & public toilets.
Congestion on Trails		Crowded (crowded beyond the 8th station, where it joins the Subashiri Trail).	Partially crowded (crowded beyond the 8th station, where it joins the Yoshida Trail).	Not crowded.	Crowded.
Number of Climbers (2019 Summer)		149,969 people	20,215 people	12,230 people	53,232 people
Aid & Rescue System		First-aid centers at the 5th, 7th and 8th stations.	No first-aid centers.	No first-aid centers.	First-aid centers at the 8th station.
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