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Climbing Mt. Fuji on Fujinomiya trail in 2023<\/h1>\n

Mt. Fuji is the most symbolic mountain of all Japan, enticing travelers from all over the world to climb her. Luckily, she is also known as an easier mountain to climb to the top. If you are currently planning on climbing to the top of Japan, below you will find details on the best options for submitting our extraordinary mountain.<\/p>\n

Click here to see a larger version of the map<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Climbing Basics<\/h1>\n

Climbing Season for 2023:<\/p>\n

Yoshida Trail:1 July \u2013 10 September
\nFujinomiya, Subashiri and Gotemba Trail:10 July \u2013 10 September
\n*The open\/close times may change subject to weather and trail conditions.<\/p>\n

The mountain trek starts from Fujinomiya 5th<\/sup> station to the summit. Mt. Fuji climbs can be done in either one-day or two-day climbs. For climbers submitting in two days, there are mountain huts at each station that include options for meals.<\/p>\n

Note: It is not recommended to summit the mountain during the off-season due to weather. Over night accommodations and buses to the mountain are not operating during the off-season. Should mountaineers still wish to summit, they will need to secure transportation to the mountain.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Mountain information:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Heights: 3776m
\nClimbing length: From 5th<\/sup> station to the top: 4.3km (altitude 2400m-3776m)
\nDuration: Climbing up 5.5hrs going down 4hrs<\/p>\n

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Overnight Mountain huts: <\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00a56000-\u00a58000\/night (no meal)
\n\u00a57000-\u00a59000\/night (includes breakfast)
\n\u00a58000-\u00a510000\/night (includes breakfast and dinner)<\/p>\n

Most of accommodations have extra \u00a52000 charge per night on Friday, Saturday, Public holiday and a day before Public holiday.<\/p>\n

Mountain huts <\/strong>List:<\/h3>\n

6th<\/sup> station: Houei Sansou<\/a>
\nNew 7th<\/sup> station: Goraikou Sansou<\/a>
\nOld 7th<\/sup> station: Fujisan Omoteguchi Ganso nanagoume <\/a>
\n8th<\/sup> station: Ikedakan <\/a>
\n<\/a>9th<\/sup> station: Man-nen-yuki Sansou<\/a>
\n<\/a>9.5th<\/sup> station: Munatsuki Sansou <\/a><\/p>\n

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How to Get to Fujinomiya 5th Station <\/strong><\/h2>\n

By Bus<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bus fare from Shin-Fuji to Fujinomiya 5th station: \u00a53700 for round trip<\/p>\n

Bus schedule for Fujinomiya 5th station(Fujinomiya trail, PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n

Bus schedule for Fuji-Subaru Line 5th Station (Yoshida trail)<\/a><\/p>\n

Jump to Japan guide.com for further bus information.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Taxi from Shin-Fuji station (Tokaido Shinkansen)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Taxi for up to 4 people: \u00a59890
\nTaxi for up to 5 people: \u00a512000
\nBig taxi for up to 9 people: \u00a515480<\/p>\n

Car (Recommended)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Park your car at Mizukatsuka park<\/a> that costs \u00a51000 per 24 hours and then take a bus from the car parking to Fujinomiya 5th<\/sup> station. The bus fare is \u00a52200 for round trip. The bus is operated from 6 AM \u2013 7 PM and departs every 1 hour. Taxi is also available 24 hours that costs \u00a54740 for one way.<\/p>\n

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What to Bring<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s a list of all the suggested and necessary items for climbing Mt. Fuji:<\/p>\n