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The Yoshida Trail is capped at **4,000 climbers per day**; Shizuoka's three trails have no cap but follow the same fee and gate hours. --- Why the rules changed --------------------- Overcrowding on Mount Fuji led to dangerous traffic jams near the summit, record litter, and overworked rescue teams. Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures responded with tighter regulations in 2025 to balance safety, environmental protection, and local resident pressure. Key facts at a glance --------------------- | Item | 2025 rule | |---|---| | **Mandatory fee** | ¥4,000 per person (all four trails) | | **Daily cap** | 4,000 climbers per day **Yoshida Trail only** | | **Gate closure** | 2 pm to 3 am (no entry without hut booking) | | **Season** | Early July to early September | | **Reservations** | Advance online booking, plus a same-day allocation | | **Gear check** | Yoshida gate checks cold-weather clothing, rain gear, footwear | 1. Pay the ¥4,000 hiking fee: where & how --------------------------------------------- - **Online at the time of reservation**: credit card or cashless payment. - **On-site**: at the Subaru Line 5th Station (Yamanashi) or any of the Shizuoka 5th stations. > **Where the money goes:** trail repair, toilet maintenance, safety staffing, and visitor guidance. 2. Book your slot in the online system -------------------------------------- Each prefecture runs its own system: Yamanashi's Yoshida route reservation site, and Shizuoka's FUJI NAVI registration. Choose a trail and date, pay the fee, then keep the QR code. - **Advance pool:** most Yoshida permits are bookable in advance. Shizuoka trails are uncapped. - **Same-day permits:** a same-day allocation is kept for the Yoshida gate, and Shizuoka registers walk-ups on site. - **Cancellation:** terms are strict on the Yamanashi side; Shizuoka refunds up to the entry day. ### What if the date you want is sold out? - **Check Shizuoka trails**: no cap means availability, but plan transport (bus to Fujinomiya, Gotemba, Subashiri 5th stations). - **Check back later** for cancellations that drop back into the pool. 3. Understand the gate hours (2 pm to 3 am) ------------------------------------------- For safety, prefectures ban entry during the overnight "bullet climbing" hours when most accidents occurred. | Time | Who can pass | |---|---| | 03:00 to 13:59 | Anyone with a valid reservation QR | | 14:00 to 02:59 | **Only** hikers with **hut booking confirmation** | - Arriving late? You must wait at the 5th station until 03:00 unless your hut is booked. 4. Gear checks: what's on the list ---------------------------------- The Yoshida gate checks for three things: cold-weather clothing, separate top-and-bottom rain gear, and footwear suited to the mountain. Badly equipped hikers can be refused entry. A headlamp, water, snacks, cash for toilets, and a map are strongly advised on top of that. 5. Trail-by-trail quirks ------------------------ ### Yoshida (Yamanashi) - Most popular, sunrise side, 4,000 daily cap. - Subaru Line road occasionally closes in heavy rain; watch our **visibility forecast** for storm alerts. ### Fujinomiya (Shizuoka) - Steepest but shortest to summit; no cap. - Trailhead sits at 2,400 m: acclimatise properly. ### Subashiri (Shizuoka) - Best descent through volcanic sand (the "osunabashiri" sand run). ### Gotemba (Shizuoka) - Lowest 5th station (1,440 m) and longest day. 6. If you miss your slot ------------------------ - **Late arrival (after 2 pm) without hut booking:** wait until 03:00 or take the bus back. - **Bad weather closure:** Yamanashi refunds if the Subaru Line closes; Shizuoka allows cancellation up to the entry day. 7. Tips to beat the crowds & stay safe ------------------------------------------ 1. **Aim for weekdays**: Yoshida is noticeably quieter than on weekends. 2. **Start pre-dawn** (enter between 03:00 and 04:00) to dodge bottlenecks at the 8th station. 3. **Use our [10-day visibility forecast](https://isfujivisible.com/#visibility-forecast)** to pick a clear window rather than locking a random date months out. 4. **Book a hut** if you're unsure about pace; it guarantees gate entry and cuts altitude sickness risk. 5. **Carry cash** in coins and small notes: toilets on the mountain charge a use fee. 8. 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