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Protecting and Preserving
the Sacred Mt. Fuji :
Ensuring a Safe and Enjoyable Climb
Protecting and Preserving
the Sacred Mt. Fuji :
Ensuring a Safe and
Enjoyable Climb
Essential Information for Climbing Mt. Fuji from the Shizuoka Prefecture Side
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Essential Information for Climbing Mt. Fuji from the Shizuoka Prefecture Side
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This guide introduces essential rules and guidelines for climbing Mt. Fuji from the Shizuoka Prefecture side (Fujinomiya Trail, Gotemba Trail, and Subashiri Trail). Starting in 2024, Shizuoka Prefecture will implement the "Shizuoka Prefecture Mt. Fuji Climbing Pre-Registration System," requiring all climbers to learn the climbing rules and manners in advance and input their climbing information, which will be verified and confirmed on-site. Let's ensure a safe climb and preserve the beauty of Mt. Fuji for future generations.
Mt. Fuji, Japan's highest peak, stands at 3,776 meters. The climbing season typically spans two months, from early July to early September. During this short period, many people from both Japan and abroad visit Mt. Fuji.
There are four climbing trails to reach the summit: the Fujinomiya Trail, Gotemba Trail, Subashiri Trail, and Yoshida Trail. Each trail has its own unique features, and the time required to complete each course varies.
The Fujinomiya Trail on the Shizuoka side offers the shortest course time among the four trails and features stunning views of Suruga Bay. The Gotemba Trail and Subashiri Trail are known for their exhilarating "sand run" descent, where climbers can slide down sandy slopes.
In this article, we will highlight important considerations for climbing Mt. Fuji from the Shizuoka Prefecture side.
Register with the "Shizuoka Prefecture
Mt. Fuji Climbing Pre-Registration System"
To ensure the preservation of "Mt.Fuji, a World Treasure" for future generations and to protect your own safety, climbers using the Shizuoka Prefecture trails (Fujinomiya Trail, Gotemba Trail, Subashiri Trail) must register in advance through the "Shizuoka Prefecture Mt. Fuji Climbing Pre-Registration System." This system requires prior registration of climbing information and a pre-learning (e-learning) module about the Mt. Fuji climbing rules, etiquette, and knowledge. All climbers are required to register, and the registration status will be checked and verified on-site.
Overview of the "Shizuoka Prefecture Mt. Fuji Climbing Pre-Registration System"
- Registration of Climbing Information
- Register details such as climbing trail, number of climbers, climbing date and time, and whether you have a reservation at a mountain hut.
- After 4 PM, the presence or absence of a mountain hut reservation will be verified on-site. If there is no reservation, climbers will be asked to refrain from climbing.
- Pre-Learning Module about Mt. Fuji (E-Learning)
- Gain knowledge about Mt. Fuji, including climbing rules and etiquette through a pre-learning module.
- If the pre-learning module is not completed, an on-site learning module will be required before climbing.
- Payment of Mt. Fuji Conservation Cooperation Fee
- This system allows you to pay the Mt. Fuji Conservation Cooperation Fee via an external link. ※Payment is voluntary
Shizuoka Prefecture Mt. Fuji Climbing Pre-Registration System
- The pre-registration status will be checked and verified on-site. If you have not pre-registered, you will be required to register on-site.
- Climbers who have registered and completed the learning module in advance can enter smoothly with QR code verification.
- Climbers who complete the pre-climb learning module will receive a wristband, and climbers who pre-register with the system will additionally receive a digital wallpaper.
- This system is being implemented on a trial basis this year as a foundational tool for future entrance management.
Avoid Bullet Climbing
- Bullet climbing is extremely dangerous due to risks such as altitude sickness and hypothermia.
- After 4 PM, the presence or absence of a mountain hut reservation will be verified on-site. If there is no reservation, climbers will be asked to refrain from climbing.
- If you do not have a reservation, consider enjoying nearby attractions such as the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka and start your climb the next morning.
Support the Mt. Fuji Conservation Cooperation Fee
- The Mt. Fuji Conservation Cooperation Fee is used for “the environmental conservation of Mt. Fuji,” “the safety of climbers,” and to “support climbers,” aiming to ensure an even safer and more comfortable climbing experience.
- You can pay this fee via an external link from the "Shizuoka Prefecture Mt. Fuji Climbing Pre-Registration System"
Please help us protect and preserve the sacred and beautiful Mt. Fuji for future generations.
Mt. Fuji Climbing Rules and Etiquette to Follow
- Do not engage in overnight "bullet climbing" (climbing at night without staying in a mountain hut)
- There are health risks such as hypothermia and dangers like falling rocks
- At night, you cannot use mountain huts without a reservation
- Do not disturb other climbers
- Avoid noise, setting up tents, making fires, graffiti, and taking naps on the trail or in restrooms
- Stay on the trail
- Leaving the trail can cause rockfalls and other hazards
- Uphill climbers have the right of way on the trail
- Do not litter
- Always take your trash back home
- Protect your life! If you feel unwell or if the weather worsens, descend immediately.
- The weather on Mt. Fuji can change suddenly
- Pay close attention to descent time
- It is difficult to arrange taxis at night
- Pay special attention to the shuttle bus schedules at the Fujinomiya Trail 5th Station and the Subashiri Trail 5th Station. The last descent shuttle bus departs from Fujinomiya Trail 5th Station at 7:00 PM and from the Subashiri Trail 5th Station at 6:45 PM.
- Due to fatigue, descending can take longer than expected. Consider your own pace and allow plenty of time, starting your descent early.
Legally Prohibited Activities
The area above the Mt. Fuji 5th Station is designated as a Special Protection Area of a Japanese national park, and there are regulations in place to preserve the natural environment. Detailed information on activities prohibited by law for climbers can be found on the official Mt. Fuji climbing site.
National Park Dos and Don'ts
Mt. Fuji Country Code
The Fujisan Country Code has been established as a set of rules for climbers. We are making efforts to preserve beautiful Mt. Fuji for the future.
- We pledge to pass on beautiful Mt. Fuji to future generations.
- We pledge to not use vehicles except on designated roadways.
- We pledge to stop the engine in the parking areas.
- We pledge to not take away any animals or plants.
- We pledge to take all trash home with us, never littering on Mt. Fuji.
- We pledge to not bring unnecessary things to Mt. Fuji in the first place.
- We pledge to not stray off the trails.
- We pledge to not write graffiti in memory of reaching the summit. We pledge to not damage the lava tree molds and any other special geological features.
- We pledge to keep the toilets and other public facilities clean.
Information
Official Mt. Fuji Climbing Site
Comprehensive Guide to World Heritage Mt. Fuji
Let's follow the rules and etiquette
of Mt. Fuji climbing to ensure a safe
and enjoyable experience!
