Mt. Fuji entry fees increase to 4,000 yen for 2025 climbing season

(Photo by Takahiro Takiguchi)

Every year, thousands of hikers make the grueling trek for a view unlike any other atop Japan’s iconic Mt. Fuji. This year, however, hikers will have to pay a higher admission fee to hit the trails of this majestic UNESCO site.

Starting with this year’s hiking season (July through September), Fuji’s four main trails (Subashiri, Gotemba and Fujinomiya Trails in Shizuoka Pref. and Yoshida Trail in Yamanashi Pref.) will require a 4,000-yen admission fee per hiker and restrict overnight hiking by closing entry between 2 p.m. and 3 a.m. In addition, Yamanashi will also continue to impose a daily 4,000-hiker limit.

The admission fee and restrictions come as both prefectures aim to limit congestion and environmental impact on the mountain, officials said.

(Photo by Yosuke Tsuji)

(Photo by Takahiro Takiguchi)

Last year, only Yamanashi had a 2,000-yen admission fee, a daily limit on hikers, and a gate to restrict overnight hikers.

According to Japan’s National Environment Ministry, Yamanashi’s restrictions on the Yoshida Trail decreased the number of climbers from 221,322 in 2023 to 204,316 in 2024. Due to the success, Shizuoka decided to follow suit this year, but without a daily limit on climbers.

If you plan to challenge yourself to climbing this 3,367-meter-tall goliath, make sure to prepare in advance and follow local rules and manners.

For more information, visit https://fujisan-climb.jp/en/for-every-climber.html or call the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Divisions at 054-221-3746 (Shizuoka Pref.) or 055-223-1315 (Yamanashi Pref).

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