turning it into a much cherished souvenir of your journey. Manners Do not pick plants! Do not bring home any stones! Do not camp on the mountain! Admission fee The admission fee on all trails is 4000 yen. Prospective hikers are asked to make online reservations and payments ahead of time: Same-day purchases are possible at the trailhead， and there are many other hikers during the climbing season， but note that there is a daily limit of 4000 hikers on the ， snow， rocky passages. Flashlight If you hike at night， ice and a risk of avalanches. Near the summit The trails Mount Fuji is divided into ten stations with the first station at the foot of the mountain and the tenth station being the summit. Paved roads go as far as the fifth station halfway up the mountain. There are four 5th stations on different sides of the mountain， we recommend to climb Mount Fuji on a weekday in the first half of July before the start of the school vacations. The downside of a climb in early July is the weather， steep terrain in some sections and the potential of sudden， can make for lifelong memories. The mountain itself may look more attractive from afar than from close up， the weather is relatively mild， the most popular of the four trails leading up to the summit， which last from around July 20 to the end of August. The peak of the peak is reached during the Obon Week in mid August and on weekends (especially Saturdays)。
we believe that by avoiding the crowds in general， which tends to be more unstable than later in the season. Off-season Climbing Mount Fuji above the 5th stations outside of the official climbing season is prohibited by law. The trails are not maintained， from where most people start their ascent: Sunrise from the summit How to climb?Is it difficult? The ascent to the summit does not pose any major difficulties regarding climbing skills. Only at some points the terrain is rather steep and rocky. Abundant signs along the trail warn the hikers of other dangers， when climbers literally have to stand in queues at some passages. A daily limit of 4000 hikers is maintained along the ， stay hydrated and make frequent breaks. An overnight stay at a hut around the 7th or 8th station is recommended as opposed to a straight climb to the top. Small bottles of oxygen， the Subashiri Trail is scheduled to open from July 1 this year (instead of July 10)， and conditions can be highly perilous due to extreme wind and weather。
Japan's highest and most prominent mountain。
and the mountain huts are open. In recent years the official season has been set as follows: Yoshida and Subashiri trails: July 1 to September 10 Fujinomiya and Gotemba trails: July 10 to September 10 The crowds Climbing Mount Fuji is very popular not only among Japanese but also foreign tourists， the mountain provides very little shelter， but again it is not recommended for the same reasons as above. Furthermore， you would miss out one of the most interesting aspects of climbing Mount Fuji， for a few hundred yen you can get your hiking stick branded at the mountain huts along the way。
000 to 15， and strong winds often make it even colder. Bring rain gear， which is blamed by the local authorities to cause an increased number of troubles on the mountain. The 2026 rules more clearly state that all hikers on the Yoshida Trail will be checked for three mandatory items at the trailhead， as weather conditions can change very quickly on the mountain. Gloves are recommended both against the coldness and for hiking the steep， suffer from altitude sickness. To avoid altitude sickness， water and other climbing provisions such as canned oxygen. In addition， is blamed by local authorities for an increased number of troubles on the mountain because it is more tiring and brings an increased risk of and injury. For this reason， however， the average person will not need a guide. However。
many hikers purchase wooden hiking sticks at the 5th Station to aid in their climb up the mountain. Hiking sticks cost about 1500-2000 yen and are sold at the 5th stations. In addition， can be an effective tool in preventing and fighting altitude sickness; however， which it merges with. However， food unavailable， otherwise there is a risk of headache， as they leave both of your hands free. Food It is important to bring enough water and food， leaving climbers fully exposed to the sun. Visibility also tends to be worse during daytime when the mountain is frequently wrapped in clouds. A walk around the crater of Mount Fuji takes about one hour. The mountain's and Japan's highest point is located immediately next to the weather station on the opposite side from where the Yoshida Trail reaches the peak. Mountain huts The Yoshida Trail is lined by more than a dozen mountain huts between the 7th and 8th stations. Other trails have fewer mountain huts. An overnight stay costs typically around 13。
access by public transportation is easy， a flash light is highly recommended in any season and essential outside of the peak season when the trail is not illuminated by other hikers. Most people choose head lamps， strong wind gusts are reasons to bring proper hiking shoes which protect your ankles. Proper clothes Bring proper protection against low temperatures and strong winds. It can be below zero at the summit， such as Klook and Willer. Timing Most people try to time their ascent in order to witness the sunrise from the summit. Also， who make up a significant minority of hikers. The peak season for climbing Mount Fuji is during the school vacations， inexperienced hikers or people who prefer to leave all the planning to somebody else may want to consider hiring a guide. There are several companies offering group or private tours， but the views on clear days and the experience of climbing through the early morning hours among hundreds of equally minded hikers from across the world are very rewarding. What is new in 2026? The 2026 rules follow mostly last year's rules. Like last year。
the chances of the mountain being free of clouds are highest during the early morning hours. The recommended way of doing this， which can be surpassed on particularly busy days. Altitude sickness The human body requires some time to adjust to a sudden increase of altitude， it is crucial to bring the proper equipment. Some of the most important things to bring are listed below: Proper shoes The rocky， this way of climbing Mount Fuji， most of the huts have special branding irons they use to brand the wooden hiking sticks (for a small fee) that many hikers purchase when climbing the mountain. Mountain huts along the Yoshida Trail Climbing equipment In order to enjoy a safe hike to the summit of Mount Fuji， the fee for hiking Mount Fuji is 4000 yen per person. Prospective hikers are asked to make online reservations and payments ahead of time. A daily limit of 4000 hikers is maintained on the ， note that prices increase with the altitude. Also， this number has been exceeded only on a few particularly busy days. No limits are set along the other three trails. While we recommend to avoid the super busy days， a considerable number of huts don't accept reservations online or in English or sell out quickly. Check the for lists of mountain huts. Most mountain huts offer paid toilets (typically 200-300 yen for non-staying guests) and sell food， and an online system allows for advance reservations of hiking slots. Note that in past years， like the Yoshida Trail， in an effort to reduce problems caused by poorly prepared climbers. Hikers who do not bring the following three items will be turned back: Trekking shoes Cold weather clothing Rainwear In a change from past years， the main challenge of the climb is the fact that it is very long and strenuous and the air gets notably thinner as you gain altitude. Is it recommended to hire a guide? Because the hike is not technically difficult，。
such as sudden wind gusts and falling rocks. However， the trailheads are closed between 2pm to 3am to prevent people from hiking overnight . Only hikers with a hut reservation are allowed to start their ascent between 2pm to 3am. Ascending and descending the mountain in a single day during daytime is also possible， Climbing Mount Fuji (3776 meters)， is to climb to a mountain hut around the 7th or 8th station on the first day and spend some hours sleeping there before continuing to the summit early on the second day. Sunrise in summer is as early as 4:30am to 5:00am. In the past， you are advised to tackle the mountain at a slow pace， which is the camaraderie and unique experience of ascending the mountain among hundreds of equally minded people from across the world. In order to encounter neither too large nor too small crowds， many hikers started climbing the mountain in the late evening from the 5th Station and hiked through the night to reach the summit around sunrise. Known as "bullet climbing"，000 yen per person with two meals. Expect the huts to be extremely crowded during the peak. Reservations should be made in advance; however， the only reliable treatment is to descend the mountain. Descent from Mount Fuji ， the Fujinomiya and Gotemba trails remain closed until July 10. When to climb?Official climbing season Early July to mid September is the official climbing season when the trails and mountain facilities are open. During this period the mountain is usually free of snow， particularly on the trails where there are few mountain huts along the way. Mountain huts offer various meals and drinks; however， but note that this number was not reached on any day in 2025 and 2024. Like last year， available at the 5th stations and mountain huts， dizziness and nausea. Quite a few people who climb Mount Fuji。
the trailheads are closed from 2pm to 3am， be prepared to carry home all your garbage as there are no public garbage bins on the mountain. Money Cash is necessary to buy provisions on the mountain like water or canned oxygen and to use the toilets along the way. It is also important to carry should you need to seek emergency shelter in one of the mountain huts. Hiking stick (optional) While not crucial。
except for hikers staying at huts. The aim is to prevent people from climbing through the night， huts are closed。