Mt. Fuji warning!

1. Warning about Altitude Sickness

Generally speaking, the only way to cure altitude sickness is to descend the mountain. People usually feel better if they go down near the fifth station. Getting used to the air pressure at this point can help prevent altitude sickness. Making an easygoing climbing plan is also a good idea.

Warnings about Climbing Mt. Fuji

* Don’t try to climb more than you’re capable of.
* Be as quiet as you can around mountain huts.
* Prepare 200 yen payments to use the biotoilets installed.
* Wear mountain climbing shoes that have had the hard soles broken in.
* The temperature at the summit averages 5˚C in the middle of the day, and can drop below 0˚C at dawn. Make sure to prepare rain gear and ways to keep warm.
* Credit cards and travelers checks cannot be used on Mt. Fuji. Be sure to carry cash.
* Buses to the mountain generally run from July 1 to September 2.
* You will have to take a taxi from Shin-Fuji Station to the fifth station (Fujinomiya route) when buses are not running. The trip takes about 1-1/2 hours each way.

2. Off-Season Mountain Climbing
The mountain huts close when September comes along. Novices should not try to climb Mt. Fuji in the off-season as it is extremely dangerous. Even if the weather is warm down below, there may be quite a bit of snowfall near the peak. Please climb with a thorough plan laid and out and of course using winter mountain climbing equipment. Furthermore, climbers should make sure to submit a Climbing Plan to the following:

* Fujinomiya Police Station, Community Affairs Division
(Tel: 0544-23-0110)
* Fujiyoshida Police Station, Community Affairs Division
(Tel: 0555-22-0110)