2025.05.01
When to go
2025 Climbing Season (5th station to the summit)
The opening and closing times vary from trail to trail!!
The open/close times may change subject to weather and trail conditions. Please check the latest information.
| Trail | Opening Period |
Remarks |
Yoshida Trail (Yamanashi Pref.) |
July 01 - September 10 | The descending trail will remain open until Sep. 11 noon. |
Subashiri Trail (Shizuoka Pref.) |
July 10 - September 10 | |
Gotemba Trail (Shizuoka Pref.) |
July 10 - September 10 | |
Fujinomiya Trail (Shizuoka Pref.) |
July 10 - September 10 | |
| Summit [Ohachimeguri Trail] | July 10 - September 10 |
Mt. Fuji Climbing Season
The climbing season for Mt. Fuji is from early July to early September.
In other periods and during the snow season, climbing Mt. Fuji is prohibited.
- Climbing Mt. Fuji is only permitted during the period in which trails are open in the summer.
- In any period other than the climbing season, trails and huts are closed, and it is very dangerous to climb the mountain during the period.
Opening and Closing of Trails
- The opening time of trails is announced, on the first day of July or later depending on their condition.
- Trails are closed in early September every year. The time of closure depends on the conditions of trails and the weather.
- When trails are closed, be aware that every trail will be impassable from the 5th station up.
- The opening and closing times vary from trail to trail.
Emergency Closure
Even during the opening period, trails may be closed when there is a risk of landslide, rock fall due to bad weather.
Inquiries
Contacts:
- Yoshida Trail: 055-223-1316 (Yamanashi Prefecture Tourism Culture and Sports Department Mount Fuji Tourism Promotion Group)
- Fujinomiya, Subashiri, Gotemba Trails: 054-221-3747 (Shizuoka Prefectural office in charge of the Mt. Fuji World Cultural Heritage Site)
- Ohachi-meguri (summit crator loop) Trail: 055-931-3261 (Ministry of the Environment, Numazu Ranger Office)