— 30 Things to Do Around Mount Fuji & Where to Stay
— Best Views of Mount Fuji in the Fuji Area and Hakone
— Book with Us! Nagano’s No.1 Tour & Charter Operator
CLIMBING MOUNT FUJI
Stations are positioned along each trail with most climbers choosing to walk from the 5th station of their chosen trail. The Yoshida Trail is the most popular and as such, the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station on that trail is a very popular starting point for many visitors. The starting point of the 5th Station trail contains toilets, convenience stores to buy last minute supplies, as well as cafe/restaurants to provide hot meals before or after your climb.
Climbing Fuji is an extremely popular undertaking for both Japanese and international visitors. It is therefore important to remember that the more popular trails are likely to be very congested as you may encounter needing to join a column of many hundreds of people moving up the mountain.
It is worth noting that Fuji stands at just under 4000 metres in height. As you ascend, the air is notably thinner. It will affect most people and can have serious health implications for some visitors. Even in summer, temperatures can be cold – potentially below 0°C – near the summit, so make sure you are well-prepared and suitably dressed, as well as ensuring you have emergency supplies, food and water with you.
As of April 2025, several important updates will be made for climbing Mount Fuji. These are to address concerns surrounding overcrowding and the environmental impact on Fuji. Now, climbers can expect to pay an increased climbing fee of JPY4,000 which is an increase from the previous JPY2,000. Back in 2024, new measures were implemented to limit the number of daily climbers on the Yoshida trail to 4,000 people. Despite these new restrictions, overcrowding still remains an ongoing issue.
It is also important to note that the practice of ‘Bullet Climbing’ where climbers ascend and descend Fuji without taking adequate rest is frowned upon and is highly discouraged. You are strongly encouraged to plan your climb responsibly and safely. To help deter dangerous climbing, climbers are now expected to book space at one of the many mountain huts located at or above the Fifth Station. Be aware though that these huts can book out in advance, so please make sure to plan ahead accordingly. If you cannot stay in a mountain hut, you will not be allowed to camp as Fuji is a National Park.
Finally, Mount Fuji is an active volcano and your personal safety should be your first priority. The Japan Meteorological Agency provides real-time advice and warnings for the entire country. Prior to visiting Fuji, we recommend checking the following website.
30 THINGS TO DO AROUND MOUNT FUJI & WHERE TO STAY
Whether you plan to climb the mountain or just want to see it in all its grandeur, there are plenty of reasons to visit Mount Fuji throughout the year. Our ’30 Things To Do Around Fuji’ page has lots of great tips and suggestions of what’s on offer on and near the mountain including other great destinations in Central Japan.
BEST VIEWS OF MOUNT FUJI IN THE FUJI AREA AND HAKONE
After climbing Fuji, you will probably want to also view and admire the mountain from afar. From the Fuji Five Lakes Area to Hakone, you can see Fuji from a wide variety of different perspectives and landscapes. Our ’Best Views of Mount Fuji’ and ‘Where to see Fuji in Hakone’ pages have lots of great tips and suggestions of where to see Fuji.
Want to experience the best views of Mount Fuji for yourself?
Why not join our ’Mount Fuji Day Trip : Adventure Around Lake Kawaguchiko’ tour, ‘Hakone Highlights’ tour, or our ’1 Day Trip : Mount Fuji and Hakone’ private tour . Available throughout the year, these are the perfect tours to venture out of Tokyo. All tours are led by locally-based guides and will take you around the must-see sights in the region, as well as some lesser known gems. Our tours are fun, interactive and family-friendly. For more information, or to book a tour, click on the banner.
HOW TO GET TO MOUNT FUJI
Visitors heading to Fuji can make the journey using public transport, their own car or arrange a tour or charter. For information on how to reach the famous mountain, see our ‘How To Get To Mount Fuji’ page.
BOOK WITH US! NAGANO’S NO.1 TOUR & CHARTER OPERATOR
Japan offers many, many reasons to visit. Operating all year round, we are Nagano’s No.1-rated tour and charter operator, offering a range of services including group tours, private tours and charters. We can arrange transport including a private vehicle and driver, to transport you to, from and between any destination in our service areas in Japan.
Our drivers and vehicles are fully certified, allowing us to transport you to and from your preferred destinations in combination with any activity that suits your schedule. All vehicles are fitted with a protective screen – separating the driver from passenger and luggage area – and our drivers wear protective masks, allowing you to move between your destinations in comfort and safety. We can arrange both private tours with an English-speaking guide or a private charter, including a private vehicle and driver but without a guide. We’d love to be part of your adventure in Japan and help you discover even more!
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