2025.03.18
For all Mt. Fuji climbers.
(2025 summer)
The 2025 climbing season is scheduled to |
Taking into consideration the climber's safety, a few significant changes have been made to the rules for climbing Mt. Fuji in 2025. As we will be sharing the safety measures on this page, please ensure you read to the end. More information will be posted on this page as soon as it is finalized; with updates on our official social media accounts occasionally.
(Updated : March 18, 2025)
Four Trails to Climb Mt. Fuji
The climbing season is scheduled to start in early July and end in early September. The entrance to the four trails starts from the 5th station and these are differentiated by color.
Common Rules Across The Trails
Entry Time Restriction | 2 p.m. - 3 a.m. * Entry will be restricted to those without mountain hut reservations during this time. |
Hiking Fee | 4,000 yen * This is a mandatory fee to climb Mt. Fuji. |
Reservations/Registration | Climbers are now required to make prior reservations or register their details to climb Mt. Fuji via the online system, which will be available in April or at a later date. Please check for the official announcement on our website. * Please kindly note that this is the reservation to pay the hiking fee, which is separate from the mountain hut. |
Here are the safety measures for each trail.
Yamanashi Prefecture (Yoshida Trail)
>> Restrictions on passage
The following restrictions will be enforced at the fifth station of the Yoshida Trail, with gates put in place, however those with prior reservations to stay in the mountain huts are exempt.
1) The restrictions will be in effect from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. the next day.
2) Restrictions will be imposed when the number of climbers exceed 4,000 people per day.
Information regarding the restrictions will be available on this website and our X account, @official_mtfuji.
>> Climbers who pass through the gate at the fifth station will pay a fee of 4,000 yen per person.
>> To avoid potential accidents from occurring, please listen to the designated mountaineering guide appointed by the Yamanashi Prefectural Government and follow proper climbing etiquette.
>> We advise inexperienced climbers to climb with the assistance of a mountaineering guide.
>> Lack of proper climbing equipment may result in denial of access to the mountain trails.
Equipment | Planning your trip | Official Web Site for Mt. Fuji Climbing
The following restrictions will be enforced at the fifth station of the Yoshida Trail, with gates put in place, however those with prior reservations to stay in the mountain huts are exempt.
1) The restrictions will be in effect from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. the next day.
2) Restrictions will be imposed when the number of climbers exceed 4,000 people per day.
Information regarding the restrictions will be available on this website and our X account, @official_mtfuji.
>> Climbers who pass through the gate at the fifth station will pay a fee of 4,000 yen per person.
>> To avoid potential accidents from occurring, please listen to the designated mountaineering guide appointed by the Yamanashi Prefectural Government and follow proper climbing etiquette.
>> We advise inexperienced climbers to climb with the assistance of a mountaineering guide.
>> Lack of proper climbing equipment may result in denial of access to the mountain trails.
Equipment | Planning your trip | Official Web Site for Mt. Fuji Climbing
<<Yamanashi Prefecture Mt. Fuji Yoshida Trail Gate Entrance Reservation System>>
A payment for the hiking fee must be made to complete your reservation.
A payment for the hiking fee must be made to complete your reservation.
* Reservations for the Yoshida Trail via the online system will open soon. Please wait until an announcement is made on this website once reservations begin.

Yamanashi Prefecture Contact
Governor's Policy Bureau Mount Fuji Conservation and Tourism Ecosystem Promotion Group Phone: 055-223-1315
Shizuoka Prefecture (Fujinomiya, Gotemba and Subashiri Trails)
To be prepared soon.
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Online Registration System – Coming soon
Shizuoka Prefecture Contact
Sports, Culture and Tourism Department
Mt. Fuji World Heritage Divison
Phone: 054-221-3746
Video for rules and manners
To be prepared soon.
Risk of climbing Mt. Fuji
Description of each trail
Itineraries (Model plans)
Click here for a model plan for Sunrise Climb.


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(Click on the tab of the desired trail after jumping to the destination.)
For those planning a day mountain climbing trip
Climbing Mt. Fuji as a day trip is extremely dangerous unless you have sufficient physical strength and experience. Make a plan that suits your physical strength and be mindful of what time you should start descending the mountain so that you can catch the bus home in time.
* Do not climb without a plan and sufficient gear: Climbing with light gear and bullet climbing involve high risk.
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(Click the tab of the desired trail on the following page.)
- For all Mt. Fuji climbers for 2025
- Highlights
- Flowchart
- 1. Risks
- 2. When to go
- 3. Mountain Trails
- 4. Itineraries
- 5. Access
- 6. Equipment
- 7. Etiquette
- 8. Weather