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Mt. Fuji climbing & Tourist information for the area around Mt. Fuji in Summer !
June 11, 2025
Hello, we are Toyoko Inn Bus!
The long-awaited opening of Mount Fuji is fast approaching🗻
This time, we will introduce you to the necessary information for climbing Mt. Fuji and information on summer events around Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi😆
[2025 Mt. Fuji climbing season]
・Yamanashi Prefecture side trailhead: July 1st ~ September 10th.
・Shizuoka Prefecture side trailhead: July 10th ~ September 10th.
Please refrain from climbing outside of this period as it can be dangerous due to snow accumulation etc.☃
[Rules for climbing Mt. Fuji in 2025]
When climbing above the 5th station of Mount Fuji, be sure to wear proper gear, follow the rules and put safety first.
・Between 2:00 PM and 3:00 AM, the gates to the trailhead will be closed and entry to the mountain is not permitted (except for guests staying at mountain huts).
・When climbing the mountain, please pay a fee of 4,000 yen.
・Follow the instructions of the instructors to prevent dangerous behavior and violations of etiquette in the mountains.
・At the trailhead on the Shizuoka side, you will need to take a "pre-learning course on rules and etiquette for preserving Mt. Fuji and climbing safely" before entering the mountain. Please complete this course in advance via e-learning.
For more information on the rules for climbing Mt. Fuji, please see the official website for Mt. Fuji climbing .
Official website for Mt. Fuji Climbing : https://www.fujisan-climb.jp/en/index.html
[Characteristics of each climbing route]
・Yoshida Route (Yamanashi Prefecture side)
This route starts from the 5th station of the Fuji Subaru Line. It is the most popular route, but it gets very crowded. It is said to be easier than other routes, but it is impossible to climb lightly. When climbing, be sure to prepare the proper equipment and create a reasonable climbing schedule.
・Subashiri Route (Shizuoka Prefecture side)
This route starts climbing from the 5th station of the Fuji Azami Line. The forested area along the way has poor visibility, so be careful not to get lost at night or in thick fog. Also, after the 8th station, the route merges with the Yoshida Route, so it can get very crowded.
・Gotemba Route (Shizuoka Prefecture side)
This route is the longest from the trailhead to the summit and is recommended for those with good walking ability. There are few climbers and it is not crowded, but there are fewer landmarks such as mountain huts compared to other routes, so be careful not to get lost.
・Fujinomiya Route (Shizuoka Prefecture side)
This is the shortest route from the trailhead to the summit, but it is recommended for experienced climbers as it is steep and has many rocky areas. The path to the summit and the path down are the same, so please be considerate to each other when it is crowded.
[I don't climb mountains, but I want to enjoy Mt. Fuji!]
For those who want to enjoy the natural beauty of Mt. Fuji but can't do serious mountain climbing, we recommend a trip to the 5th Station of the Fuji Subaru Line !
At the 5th station of the Fuji Subaru Line, there are shrine and souvenir shops , and there are also walkways ( Ochudo and Okuniwa ) that are perfect for a leisurely stroll.😍
If you don't climb above the fifth station, you won't need to pay the 4,000 yen toll! Make it a memorable summer trip to Mt. Fuji!
⬇ For details on Fuji Subaru Line Fifth Station sightseeing, please read the blog post from October 17, 2024 ⬇
Blog URL : https://toyoko-inn-bus.com/blog/20241017
[How to get to the trailhead]
During the Fuji climbing season, the roads around the trailhead are closed to private vehicles, so you cannot drive to the trailhead 🚙
Fujikyu Bus operates shuttle buses from the stations closest to each trailhead. For details, please see the Fujikyu Bus website 🚌
Fujikyu Bus website : https://bus.fujikyu.co.jp/rosen/fujitozan
Toyoko Inn Bus also operates direct buses by reservation from Toyoko Inn Fujikawaguchiko Ohashi to Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station , and from Toyoko Inn Gotemba Ekimae to Subashiri Route 5th Station 🚌
This is a very convenient bus that will take you directly from the hotel to the trailhead, so please make use of it 🥰
☆★☆ Click here to book the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station direct bus! → https://tour.toyoko-inn-bus.com/products/detail/58
☆★☆ Click here to book the Subashiri Route 5th Station direct bus! → https://tour.toyoko-inn-bus.com/products/detail/63
[Summer event information around Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi]
①Kawaguchiko Herb Festival (Fujikawaguchiko Town)
Date: June 21st to July 21st, 2025
Lavender will be in full bloom at Oishi Park and Yagisaki Park on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi!
This is a highly fragrant lavender event that is very popular every year🥰
Come and join us!
Fujikawaguchiko Town website : https://fujisan.ne.jp/pages/380/
② Mt. Fuji Opening Eve Festival (Fujiyoshida City: Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine)
Date and time: June 30, 2025, 1:30 pm onwards
Fujiyoshida City holds the Mt. Fuji Opening Eve Festival every year on July 1, the day before the opening of Mt. Fuji.
There will be a parade in costumes from the organization (called "Fujikoh") that worshipped Mt. Fuji and climbed it during the Edo period, as well as Kagura(Shinto dance) dedications and Shinto rituals!
Why not come to pray for a safe climb of Mt. Fuji?
Fujiyoshida City website : https://fujiyoshida.net/event/147
③Mt. Fuji and Kawaguchiko Opening Festival Fireworks Display (Fujikawaguchiko Town)
Date and time: July 5, 2025, 20:00-20:20
To coincide with the opening of Mount Fuji, the town of Fujikawaguchiko holds a fireworks display every year on the first Saturday of July.
This is the earliest fireworks display held around Mount Fuji, and is a seasonal event that signals the arrival of summer on Mount Fuji!
Fujikawaguchiko Town website : https://fujisan.ne.jp/pages/387/
④Lake Kawaguchi Kojo Festival (Fujikawaguchiko Town)
Date and time: August 5, 2025, 19:45-21:00
Fujikawaguchiko Town holds a fireworks festival every year on August 5th.
On the day, food stalls will be set up at Oike Park (at the south end of the Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge) and in the parking lot near the Kawaguchiko Mt. Fuji Panorama Ropeway from around 4pm🍺🌽
Fujikawaguchiko Town website: https://fujisan.ne.jp/pages/396/
This food stall area and the fireworks launch site are nearby Toyoko Inn Fujikawaguchiko Ohashi !
The location is very convenient for sightseeing, so please stay with us if you are coming to this Festival 😄
Toyoko Inn official website : https://www.toyoko-inn.com/
⑤ Yoshida Fire Festival (Fujiyoshida City)
Date and time: August 26-27, 2025
The Yoshida Fire Festival, held every year on August 26 and 27, is one of Japan's three rare festivals with a history of over 450 years.
As the name "Fire Festival" suggests, many large torches are lit along the approximately 1km road from the torii gate near Mt. Fuji Station to the Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine 🔥
The sight of the town of Yoshida lit up by flames is a truly spectacular sight that heralds the end of summer at Mt. Fuji!
*If you are participating in the fire festival, please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
Fujiyoshida City website : https://fujiyoshida.net/event/154
Toyoko Inn Bus operates the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station Direct Bus and the Subashiri Route 5th Station Direct Bus, which are convenient for climbing Mt. Fuji, by reservation 🚌
From now on, we recommend a tour around the popular spots around Lake Kawaguchi, because lavender will be blooming 😍
For reservations, please visit the Day Trip Tour Information page 🎵
☆★☆ Day trip tour reservation site → https://tour.toyoko-inn-bus.com/products/list
Our Express bus operates between Toyoko INN Fujisan Otsuki-eki, Toyoko INN Fujikawaguchiko Ohashi, Toyoko INN Gotemba Ekimae, and Toyoko INN Fujisan Mishima-Eki !
There are also buses to Oshino Hakkai and Gotemba Premium Outlets.
☆★☆ Express bus reservation site → https://reserve.toyoko-inn-bus.com/
Come visit Mt. Fuji and Kawaguchiko this summer✨
Our Express bus operates between Toyoko INN Fujisan Otsuki-eki, Toyoko INN Fujikawaguchiko Ohashi, Toyoko INN Gotemba Ekimae, and Toyoko INN Fujisan Mishima-Eki 🚌=3
[Express bus reservation site : https://reserve.toyoko-inn-bus.com/ ]
Our Day trip tour departs from Toyoko INN. Enjoy Mt. Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi and more! 🗻
[Day trip tour reservation site : https://tour.toyoko-inn-bus.com/products/list]
[Reference sites]
・Official website for Mt. Fuji Climbing : https://www.fujisan-climb.jp/en/index.html
・Fujikyu Bus：https://bus.fujikyu.co.jp/
・Fujiyoshida City Tourist Guide：https://fujiyoshida.net/
・Fujikawaguchiko Town Tourist Information Site：https://fujisan.ne.jp/
(Person in charge: M.S)
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