Yoshida Trail, Yamanashi side
4000 yen per climber, plus a voluntary 1000 yen conservation donation. Online registration in advance is strongly recommended, and a daily cap limits how many climbers pass the 5th station gate.
Climbing
Mount Fuji permit and entry rules.
Fuji is no longer a walk up mountain you can start on a whim. Both prefectures now run climber registration, an entry fee and gate hours. Here is what applies in the 1970 season and how to be ready before you arrive.
Rules
What applies where
Shizuoka trails, Fujinomiya, Subashiri and Gotemba
Shizuoka prefecture operates its own registration and per climber charge, with a short safety briefing or online course before you are cleared to climb.
Night climbing
Climbers without a mountain hut reservation are turned back at the gate in the late afternoon, to stop the bullet climb straight through the night.
Off season
Outside the official season there is no permit system, but the huts, buses and first aid stations are closed and a route plan must be filed. It is a serious alpine climb, not a hike.
Fees and caps are set by the prefectures each spring. Confirm the current figures on the official Yamanashi or Shizuoka climbing portal before you travel.
Steps
Getting cleared to climb
- 1. Choose a trail. The registration route differs by prefecture, so decide first. Our trail comparison covers the trade offs.
- 2. Book a hut if you climb overnight. Without a reservation you will not be allowed past the gate late in the day. See mountain huts.
- 3. Register and pay online. Fill in your route, dates and emergency contact, then keep the confirmation code offline on your phone.
- 4. Turn up properly equipped. Gate staff check for warm layers, rain shell, head torch and enough water. The gear list is the short version.
FAQ
Common questions
Do you need a permit to climb Mount Fuji?
Yes in practice. There is no old style hiking permit, but every trail now requires climber registration and payment of an entry fee during the season, 4000 yen on the Yoshida Trail.
Can you still climb Fuji through the night?
Only with a mountain hut booking. Gates on the popular trails stop climbers arriving in the late afternoon without one, so the traditional bullet climb is effectively over.
Is there a daily limit on climbers?
Yes, the Yoshida Trail applies a daily cap at the 5th station gate. Registering online in advance is the reliable way to secure a place on a busy weekend.
Do children pay the entry fee?
Rules on child exemptions vary by prefecture and change between seasons, so check the official portal for the current season before booking.
What happens if you climb out of season?
It is not banned but it is discouraged. Huts, buses and first aid stations are closed, snow and ice cover the upper mountain, and you are expected to file a climbing plan with the police.
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