Climbing Mt. Fuji Off-Season

Due to high risk of injury, fatality, and the need for emergency rescue, the International Affairs Desk at Fujiyoshida City Hall highly discourages off-season winter climbing.

After September 11th, all services on the Yoshida Guchi route above the 5th station are closed, and any climbing above the 5th station is at your own risk. Please respect local customs and staff around the 5th Station.

Alternatively, we suggest hiking the Yoshida Guchi trail from the bottom to the 5th station, or the Ochudo trail which circles the Northern face of Mt. Fuji from the 5th station. There are also numerous other local hikes that offer exceptional views of Mt. Fuji from afar, see link below.

Fujiyoshida Office of International Affairs 2024年11月19日

2024 Mt. Fuji Climbing Season Regulations

Yamanashi Prefecture is changing policy for Climbing Mt. Fuji in 2024. This information applies specifically to the Yoshida-Guchi Climbing Trail during climbing season from July 1st - September 10th. See link below for information about off-season climbing.

Fujiyoshida Office of International Affairs 2024年11月5日

Mt. Fuji Off-Season Access

Although official climing season is from July 1st to September 10th, the Fuji-Subaru Line (tollway), which runs up to the 5th station stays open as conditions permit, and buses may be available year round from Fujisan Station to the 5th station.

(The Fuji Subaru Line generally closes in most cases of snowfall/bad weather during the winter -- Check the current status by clicking the link below.)

After September, services at the Fuji Subaru Line 5th station are sparse, although some shops and restaurants may stay open through the Autumn Leaves season (early November).

Mountain Huts above the 5th station are closed after September 10th every year.

Fujiyoshida Office of International Affairs 2024年10月1日

Other Local Area Mountain Hikes

Although many people come to the area to climb Mt. Fuji, there are other mountain hikes in the Fuji Five Lakes Area that are worth checking out!

Fujiyoshida Office of International Affairs 2024年7月10日

Private Car Restrictions on Fuji-Subaru Line during Official Climbing Season

The Fuji-Subaru Line (5th Station Tollway on Yamanashi side -- Access to Yoshida Guchi Trail) restricts the use of private vehicles during peak season to limit the impact on the environment and to ease congestion. Resrictions are active July 5th to September 10th 2024.

Fujiyoshida Office of International Affairs 2024年4月23日

Yoshida Guchi Trail Climbing Guide Map

Fujiyoshida Office of International Affairs 2024年4月15日

Official Website for Climbing Mt. Fuji

The Council for the Promotion of the proper use of Mt. Fuji Secretariat (The Ministry of the Environment, Yamanashi Prefecture, and Shizuoka Prefecture) publishes a useful website with information for people who want to climb Mt. Fuji. Click below.

Fujiyoshida Office of International Affairs 2023年1月19日

Climbing Fuji FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about climbing Mt. Fuji.
*Please be aware that this information is only for the Yoshida-Guchi climbing trail on the Yamanashi-Prefecture side.

Fujiyoshida Office of International Affairs 2017年6月10日

Climbing Gallery

Gallery. Click thumbnail to enlarge.

Fujiyoshida Office of International Affairs 2017年6月10日