Mt. Fuji Basic Information

1. Five Routes to Climb Mt. Fuji
Did you know that there are five routes to climb Mt. Fuji?
- There are three on the Shizuoka Prefecture side (Fujinomiya, Gotemba and Subashiri) and two on the Yamanashi Prefecture side (Kawaguchiko and Yoshida). Make a good plan to make sure you don’t get them mixed up!


2. Mountain Climbing Season
The season for climbing Mt. Fuji only lasts for two months from July 1 when the mountain opens to August 31. During this time over 200,000 people from all over Japan come to trek up to the mountain’s summit. Novices can feel at ease since there is a medical center and first-aid station open during the season, making it the best time to climb the mountain. Please make sure you plan your climb carefully; you’ll regret it if you take this highest peak in Japan lightly. Check the weather forecast, and if rain or lightning is expected, you will have to resign yourself to descending the mountain or cancelling your climb.