Online Version of the Orignal Reiho Fuji, Fuji Five Lake Area English Information Publication. Click on the article links below.

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.

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.

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.

★ Please be advised that most practices listed here cannot provide care in English. ★ Please bring along a Japanese speaker or call an ambulance (119) in the event of an emergency. ★ Please be sure to bring your health insurance card.

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!

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.

The 77th Fuji Mountain Race will be held on Friday July 26th, 2024. Entry is extremely limited and will be held from Monday March 25th at 9pm JST to Monday April 8th at 9pm JST.

March 30 - April 14 Arakurayama Sengen Park Chureito Pagoda

The Town Sneaker is a convenient bus service managed by Fujikyu that runs to various locations in Fujiyoshida.

Fujiyoshida City has a comprehensive childcare system for children ages 0-5 and for families with limited resources for child-raising.

The Japanese Waste Management System is quite strict and well-regulated. Fujiyoshida also has a Beautification Center.

The Fujiyoshida Tourist Information Center has published a local sightseeing map. This, useful local guide-maps, and other information are available at the Fujiyoshida Tourist Information Center at Fuji-san Station.

Fujiyoshida City has published a smartphone application that alerts you to emergency announcements so you can keep up with the latest infomation.

Seasonal and recurring events in Fujiyoshida.

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.

Previous health insurance cards can still be used. Currently, it can only be used at medical institutions and pharmacies that are ready for operation.