• You should check your equipment before departure for climbing.
• When you climb Mt. Fuji, higher than 3,000m in altitude, you should be properly equipped, so that you can cope with a sudden weather change or unexpected delay in descending the mountain.

<Necessary Equipment>

Shoes	Trekking shoes/boots
Rainwear	Separate type Water proof jacket and trouser
Clothes	Warm clothes: fleece, sweater, down jacket
Underwear	Quick-drying underwear
Light	Head lamp
Water	About 2 liters of water (available for purchase at mountain huts)
Snacks	Easy to take
Trash Bags	Bags to bring trash back
Money	Cash: Credit card is not usually accepted at moutain huts Small Change: contribution for toilet
Others	Cap/hat, map, sunglasses, sunscreen, walking poles

Also Mt.Fuji is classified as an active volcano. Hikers are advised to bring the following items for an unexpected eruption.

Hard Hat, Helmet	Hard Hat can also protect your head against damege in the case of rock fall or falling over.
Dust mask	Dust mask can also fend off dust when you are trekking down the descent trails, which become dusty.
Dust goggles	Dust goggle can also protect your eyes against dust on the descent trails.