Mount Fuji Japan

Yoshida Trail

The most popular way up Mount Fuji and the one with the most mountain huts: switchbacks of volcanic gravel from the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station to the crater rim, and a separate trail back down.

13.8 km
6 h 10 min up, 3 h 35 min down
strenuous
Best Jul–Sep

Photo: Photos of Japan

At a glance

Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station (2,305 m) to the summit, down by the Yoshida descent trail

Distance: 13.8 km · 8.6 mi
Elevation gain: 1,450 m · 4,757 ft
Highest point: 3,776 m · 12,388 ft
Time: 6 h 10 min up, 3 h 35 min down
Difficulty: Strenuous
Route: Loop

Plan your trip

Best months: Jul–Sep

Permits & fees: 2026 season rules (July 1 to September 10, 2026, now ended): a Yamanashi hiking fee of 4,000 yen per person per climb, payable in advance through the prefecture's online reservation (optional, open up to the day of the climb). The gate was closed to new climbers from 2 pm to 3 am and once 4,000 climbers had passed that day; hut guests could still go through. Rules for 2027 had not been announced when we checked.
Getting there: Fuji Kyuko climbing buses from Fujikawaguchiko Station and Mt. Fuji Station. In peak season the Fuji Subaru Line is closed to private cars (2026: July 3, 6 pm, to September 10, 6 pm); park at Fujisan Parking and take the shuttle bus.
Good to know: It gets very crowded where the Subashiri Trail joins at the Original 8th Station, and above the 9th Station the path is narrow and rocky, with falling stones.
On the way down, follow the yellow signs at the fork near the 8th Station, or you may end up on the Subashiri side.
The descent has few huts and toilets, and some toilets may close from late August.

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Official figures where published; other numbers are measured on the map and approximate. Conditions and rules change — confirm with the official source before you go.