Mt. Fuji is made up of multiple piles of volcanic lapilli and has a structure that easily collapses.(*)

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1. Natural occurrences due to typhoons, heavy rain, etc.

2.Collapse of soil and stones caused by people walking nearby

* The trails on Mt. Fuji are trampled by many people and crawlers, even if they are above the tree line, so the gravel is stable and doesn't crumble as much. However, once you step off the trail, the unstable sand and gravel begin to crumble from under your feet, making your footing extremely unstable and putting you at risk of slipping. And every time you take a step, a rock falls. Even if a rockfall is small at first, if it is not stopped quickly, it will accelerate and develop into a large rockfall. You must understand that the slope conditions are completely different on and off the trail.

•  Never go off trail
• Do not rest on the valley edge of the trail

• Don't play by throwing stones

Never go off trail

Climbing trails are separated from the outside by ropes and chains. I often see people taking a break outside of the mountain trail because they don't want to get in the way. Also, some people try to take a shortcut by climbing directly up the slope because they won't be able to make it in time for sunrise during the sunrise traffic jam. Also, on long zigzag descending trails such as the Yoshida trail, I have seen people recklessly run down the slope and try to cut the zigzag just because they wanted to get down the mountain quickly. Both actions are extremely dangerous. Please do not do this, as you are putting not only yourself but also the people around you at risk.

Do not rest on the valley edge of the trail

The edge of the valley side of the mountain trail is especially dangerous as there is a risk of falling rocks hitting those walking below. It is best to take a rest in a large area such as a mountain hut, but if you absolutely have to take a break on the mountain trail, take a rest on the side of the mountain within the mountain trail frame near the winding bend so as not to get in the way. Please.
Also, it is not good to lie down on your side when resting. If a rock were to fall, we would not be able to deal with it. The theory is to be ready to quickly evade the situation if something happens, and to have someone in your group keep an eye on the situation on the mountain slope.

Don't play by throwing stones

Even if you don't see anyone in your line of sight, a rockfall caused by a thrown stone may hit a climber walking below. This is common sense in the mountains, but please be especially careful if you are traveling with children.

     A steep slope with hard ground covered with a thin layer of pebbles and gravel (scoria). (Example: "Uma-no-se" located just below Kengamine at the summit of Mt. Fuji, the steep slope from near Mt. Fuji Hotel to Shita-Edoya hut at the 8th station of Yoshida/ Subashiri descending trail)

•  We recommend high-cut shoes that go up to the ankles to protect your ankles. (We do not recommend wearing sneakers as they are slippery and won't protect your ankles.)

• In the event of a fall, the hands immediately reach out to protect the body, which often results in hand injuries. Wear gloves just in case. Also, it is better to avoid exposing your elbows and knees to prevent injuries.

• A cane to keep you from falling. It's reassuring to have stock so you don't lose your balance. (Especially on downhill slopes) 

• If your shoes don't fit the shape of your feet, you're more likely to get blisters. If you want to climb Mt. Fuji with new shoes, we recommend trying them on for a few days beforehand to get the shoes to fit your feet.

• If you know which parts of your feet are prone to shoe blisters, you can wrap tape around those parts in advance.

• We recommend that your group prepare a first aid kit in case you get injured or get a sore by shoe.