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Mt Fuji Climbing Guide

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About Mt Fuji Climbing

Why Stay at Asafuji

Access

Itinerary

Mt. Fuji Climbing Information【Yoshida Trail】

Climbing Season	July 1 – September 10 (May be adjusted depending on weather or snow conditions)
Climbing Fee	¥4,000 per person / entry
Gate Hours	2:00 PM – 3:00 AM (next day) Except for hikers with mountain hut reservations
Reservations	Open from April 27, 2026 (Mon) at 1:00 PM via official website Daily limit: 4,000 climbers Advance booking is recommended (same-day booking also available) Early registrants will receive a limited-edition wooden tag (while supplies last)
Notes	・Equipment inspection is conducted at the 5th Station. The following gear is mandatory: ・Warm clothing ・Separate top and bottom rain gear ・Proper hiking shoes ・To prevent accidents and unsafe behavior, follow instructions from official Mt. Fuji climbing guides appointed by the prefecture. ・Beginners or inexperienced climbers are strongly advised to hike with an experienced guide.

Source：富士山における適正利用推進協議会

6 Reasons to Stay at Asafuji Before Climbing Mt Fuji

1.Helps your body acclimatize for the climb

2. Rest and save energy

3. About 1 hour to the 5th Station

4. Free shuttle service

5. Better sleep before climbing

6. Enhances your Mt. Fuji experience

Access

From Hotel Asafuji to Mt Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station takes about 1 hour.
-Take the hotel’s free shuttle bus to Kawaguchiko Station.
-From Kawaguchiko Station, take the Fujikyu Bus bound for the Mt. Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station.
Bus Timetable

Source：富士山における適正利用推進協議会

Itinerary

DAY1 DAY2

11:00

Arrive at Kawaguchiko Station
11:10

Drop off luggage at Hotel Asafuji

Free shuttle service available from Kawaguchiko Station for a smooth and comfortable check-in experience.

About Shuttle Service
11:30

Sightseeing around Lake Kawaguchiko

Visit popular spots such as the Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, Oishi Park, and Arakurayama Sengen Park.

About Sightseeing
15:00

Check in
15:30

Asafuji Special Experience

Enjoy unique Japanese activities.

About Experiences
16:00

Onsen

Relax in the hot spring while enjoying views of Mt. Fuji to prepare for your climb.

About Onsen
18:00

Dinner

Savor Japanese wagyu sukiyaki to recharge your energy.

About Dinner
21:00

Rest

8:00

Breakfast
　
Enjoy a traditional Japanese breakfast to fully recharge your energy for the climb.

About Breakfast
9:00

Check out
9:20

Depart from Asafuji

Free shuttle service to Kawaguchiko Station is available.

About Shuttle Service
9:40

Take bus from Kawaguchiko Station

Transfer to the bus bound for Mt. Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station.
10:30

Arrive at Mt. Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station

Prepare for altitude, have lunch, and complete climbing procedures.
12:30

Start climbing from the 5th Station
14:30

Arrive at 7th Station
16:00

Check in at mountain hut at 8th Station

Rest overnight before continuing to the summit the next day.
＊Due to the high altitude of Mt. Fuji, staying overnight at a mountain hut is highly recommended.

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