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It’s almost that time of year again: Mount Fuji climbing season. Despite the increase in ticket prices now required for entry, the iconic mountain remains a beloved hiking destination for both domestic and international tourists from July to September – and registration for this year's climbing season is already underway.
For the uninitiated, Mt Fuji's four hiking trails are split across two prefectures: three in Shizuoka (Fujinomiya Trail, Gotemba Trail and Subashiri Trail) and one in Yamanashi (Yoshida Trail).
Subashiri and Yoshida are scheduled to open July 1, while Fujinomiya and Gotemba open a bit later, on July 10. Registration is currently open for all trails regardless of their opening date.
Yoshida began placing limits on its daily visitor count in 2024 to manage overcrowding, and this year is no different. Climbers for the trail are restricted to 4,000 a day, though Shizuoka’s three trails have announced no such limit.
Entry is ¥4,000 per person. Take note that the two prefectures have different registration methods for their trails: Yamanashi’s registration website can be found here, while Shizuoka requires you to register through its ‘Shizuoka Fuji Navi’ app.
Remember to abide by all safety rules and regulations and to wear appropriate climbing attire. Visit the official Mt Fuji climbing website for more info on what's required. Happy hiking!
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