One of the most famous iconic symbol of Japan is Mt.Fuji.
-If you can just get your mind together
Then come on across to me
We’ll hold hands, and then we’ll watch the sunrise –
– “Jimi Hendrix “Are you experienced?”-
Mt.Fuji’s climbing rule changes for the 2024 mountain opening.
*Access restrictions will be imposed – Maximum 4000 people per a day.
*Restricted access the Yoshida trail gate at the fifth station will be closed from 4p.m. to 3a.m.
*Hiking fee 2000 yen should be made on the day or paid in advance on the Yamanashi Prefecture reservation system site.
*Optional donation will be appreciated – 1000 yen for conservation of Mt.Fuji’s environment.
Yes, Mt.Fuji is still beautiful when you look up the iconic mountain in the vicinity of the area. But it is not enough. Seeing is believing!! That must be true.
Let’s try to climb to the mountain and feel special moment & atmosphere at the top of Mt.Fuji.
I am not sure you can see the beautiful sunrise from the top of mountain, because mountain’s weather is always changing and Mt.Fuji has been told as “capricious volcano” for the last 1000 years. Yes, don’t forget, Mt.Fuji is just a dormant volcano right now. The last volcanic eruption in the past 500 years happened in 1707, while the edo era of Japan. In 2024, Mt.Fuji is volcanic level is level 1, potential for increased activity.
You might miss an unforgettable mountain view for good if you procrastinate to climb to the mountain this time. As I mentioned before, Mt.fuji is capable of eruption at any time.
You have a couple of choices of trails and trips.
From Yamanashi Pref. – Yoshida Trail is expected to open on July 1st – September 10th in 2024.
From Shizuoka Pref. – Subashiri Trail – July 10 to September 10, Gotenba Trail-July 10 to September 10, Fujinomiya Trail – July 10 to September 10 (Trail between 5th and 6th station: open from July 1).
Night climbing will not be allowed without staying in a mountain hut.
Most of climbers decide to stay one night at mountain houses (huts) where is stood in the level 8 of the mountain, but some of them, especially young people from foreign countries, try to climb it one night without having rest. It is called “Dangan Tozan 弾丸登山”- means “Bullet Climbing”. Bullet Climbing causes altitude sickness, hypothermia, risk of fall, crowded path to the top and so on.
https://www.fujisan-climb.jp/en/
Please read the official site above carefully, you should not force yourself to make an excessive schedule.
It will be likely to be hot out, make sure you stay hydrated, and bring a long-sleeve t-shirt with you, because the mountain top is very very cold and windy!!
There is the Fuji-san Hongu Asama Taisha shrine and a post office in the top of Mt.Fuji, you can buy special souvenirs and post cards which you can mail it to your family & friends from the top of the mountain! It must be unforgettable experience in your life.