The Yoshida Trail is the most popular route to the 3,776-metre summit of Mount Fuji, starting from the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station on Yamanashi’s northern side and offering the most mountain huts, first-aid stations and facilities of any Fuji route. Climbing is only permitted during a short official season each summer, roughly early July to early September, marked by the traditional Yamabiraki (mountain-opening) ceremony, with most climbers timing their ascent to reach the summit for the famous goraiko sunrise before descending the same day or after an overnight hut stay.
🗓️ At a Glance
| Location | Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station, Yamanashi |
| Hours | Official climbing season roughly early July–early September |
| Admission | Trail conservation fee applies; hut stays extra |
| Time needed | 5–7 hrs up, 3–5 hrs down (often overnight) |
| Best time | July–September climbing season only |
What to Do
- Climb the Yoshida Trail to Mount Fuji’s 3,776-metre summit.
- The famous goraiko sunrise from near the summit.
- Mountain huts and first-aid stations along the busiest Fuji route.
- The traditional Yamabiraki mountain-opening ceremony marking the season.
Combine Your Visit
- Combine with Mt Fuji World Heritage Sites for cultural context.
- Pair with Kawaguchiko & Fuji Five Lakes to view the mountain from below.
- Read our Yamanashi overview .
Getting There
- By bus: climbing-season buses run from Kawaguchiko and Fujisan stations to the 5th Station.
- By car: private vehicle restrictions apply during peak season; use park-and-ride shuttles.
Tips
Climbing Fuji is only sensible during the official summer season, when huts and first-aid stations operate — attempting it off-season is genuinely dangerous and strongly discouraged. Altitude, cold and sudden weather changes are real risks even in summer, so bring proper layers, book hut space in advance for an overnight ascent, and check current reservation and fee requirements, which have changed in recent years.
