富士登山 2026 完全ガイド【予約制¥4,000・弾丸禁止・山小屋確保】
2026-07-29 · 10分で読める
Climbing Mt Fuji in 2026 = required ¥4,000 fee, mandatory gate registration for Yoshida trail (200/day limit), and bullet climbing (夜間弾丸登山) is officially banned. 4 routes have wildly different difficulty. This is the current-rules climbing guide with hut reservations, gear list, and safety.
⚠️New 2026 rules — bullet climb BANNED, gate registration REQUIRED
As of 2024-2025, Mt Fuji has: ¥4,000 mandatory fee, Yoshida trail gate reservation (200 climbers/day cap), and bullet climb (夜間弾丸) officially banned. Gate closes at 16:00 to prevent overnight rush. Descent must complete by 12:00 next day.
Mt Fuji climbing 2026 quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climbing season | July 1 – September 10, 2026 |
| Peak season | August (weather most stable) |
| Mandatory fee | ¥4,000/person (¥1,000 conservation + ¥3,000 new fee) |
| Yoshida trail limit | 200 climbers/day (advance reservation required) |
| Alternative trails | Subashiri, Gotemba, Fujinomiya (no cap but far) |
| Total climbing time | Yoshida: 6-8 hours ascent + 3-5 hours descent |
| Altitude | Base 2,300m → Summit 3,776m |
| Hut reservation | MANDATORY on Yoshida — book 6+ months ahead |
⚡Book Yoshida gate reservation immediately (2026 slots opened)
For 2026 season (July-September), Yoshida gate reservations opened in January 2026. Peak weekends (August) already sold out. Book at official Fuji Preservation Fund website — English available. Missed the window? Book Subashiri or Gotemba trails instead.
4 climbing routes compared
| Route | Start altitude | Difficulty | Duration ascent | Reservation required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshida (吉田) — Most popular | 2,305m | ★★★☆☆ | 6-8 hours | YES + ¥4,000 fee |
| Subashiri (須走) | 2,000m | ★★★★☆ | 6-7 hours | No cap |
| Gotemba (御殿場) | 1,440m | ★★★★★ | 7-10 hours | No cap |
| Fujinomiya (富士宮) | 2,400m | ★★★☆☆ | 5-7 hours | No cap |
💡First-timer route: Yoshida
Yoshida is the most infrastructure-heavy route — many mountain huts, emergency services, buses to trailhead. Best for first-time climbers. Reservation is annoying but the safety is worth it.
Mountain hut reservation (mandatory on Yoshida)
- ●Yoshida trail huts: 6 huts between 5th-8th stations
- ●Cost: ¥8,000-12,000/night (dinner + breakfast + shared bunk)
- ●Peak season booking: 6+ months ahead — 2026 huts started 2025
- ●Cancellation: 100% refund 30+ days out, 50% at 7 days, 0% at 3 days
- ●Book direct: Individual hut websites (some English available)
- ●Recommended for first-timers: 7th-8th station huts (better acclimatization)
Standard 2-day climb schedule
| Time | Location | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 12:00 | Kawaguchiko Station | Meet, gear check, bus to 5th station |
| Day 1 14:00 | Yoshida 5th Station (2,305m) | Acclimatize 30 min, start climb |
| Day 1 19:00 | 8th Station Hut | Arrive, dinner, rest, sleep 20:00 |
| Day 2 01:00-02:00 | 8th Station Hut | Wake, breakfast, start summit push |
| Day 2 04:30 | Summit | Sunrise (Goraiko) |
| Day 2 05:30 | Summit | Sunrise crater walk (weather permitting) |
| Day 2 07:00-10:00 | Descent | 3-5 hour descent to 5th Station |
| Day 2 11:00 | 5th Station | Bus back to Kawaguchiko |
Base hotel strategy for Mt Fuji climb
- ●Kawaguchiko/Yamanakako — best base, easy to 5th station, find Kawaguchiko hotelsPR
- ●Fuji-Yoshida — cheaper option, 20 min from 5th station, check Fuji-Yoshida areaPR
- ●Fujinomiya (Shizuoka side) — for Fujinomiya trail, hot spring town base
- ●[Tokyo](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Tokyo) — 3-hour bus ride, feasible if starting climb late afternoon
Kawaguchiko hotels for Mt Fuji climbing
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Essential gear list
- ●Layered clothing: base layer + mid-layer + waterproof shell (0-15°C at summit)
- ●Hiking boots: waterproof, ankle support
- ●Headlamp — night hiking to catch sunrise
- ●Rain jacket + pants — weather changes fast
- ●Trekking poles — save your knees on descent
- ●Water 2L+ per person — huts sell water ¥500/bottle
- ●Emergency food — protein bars, chocolate
- ●First aid — bandages, altitude sickness meds (Diamox if prescribed)
- ●Cash ¥10,000+ — hut services, toilets ¥300 each use
- ●Camera — sunrise Goraiko is legendary
Altitude sickness prevention
- ●Acclimatize at 5th station 30 min before climbing
- ●Slow pace — stop every 30 min for 5 min
- ●Drink 500ml/hour — dehydration accelerates altitude sickness
- ●Overnight at 7th-8th station essential for first climb
- ●Diamox (acetazolamide) — prescription altitude med if history of AMS
- ●Descend if headache severe — no summit is worth pulmonary edema
Guided tour vs solo climb
- ●Guided (Klook, Voyagin): ¥25,000-40,000/person, includes bus, gear rental, mountain hut, English guide
- ●Solo: ¥15,000-20,000/person after accommodation + food + gear
- ●Pros of guided: no reservation hassle, safety, English support, hut secured
- ●Cons of guided: fixed group pace (typically slow), less flexibility
- ●First-timer recommendation: Guided tourPR first climb
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Mt Fuji climbing FAQ
- ●Can I climb outside July-Sept season? NO — huts closed, trails officially closed, very dangerous.
- ●How dangerous is it? ~10 climber deaths per year, mostly altitude/exhaustion. First-timer with guide: low risk.
- ●Do I need experiencePR? Basic hiking fitness required. No technical climbing.
- ●Can I bullet climb (fast overnight ascent)? BANNED as of 2024 for safety.
- ●What if I get altitude sick? Descend immediately. Huts have emergency staff.
- ●Wi-Fi on the mountain? No — signal drops at 3,500m.
- ●Souvenir stamps? Yes, ¥100-500 at each hut, wooden hiking stick 焼印.
- ●Can I bring my dog? NO — pets not allowed on trails.
Final tips
Yoshida trail reservation opened January 2026 — check availability now. If sold out, use Subashiri or Gotemba trails (no cap but harder). Book mountain hut 6+ months ahead. First-time climbers: guided tourPR ¥25,000-40,000 is worth it. Climb season only July-September — don't attempt outside these dates.
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