Fuji Mountain Climbing Route List》Opening Hours/Route Map Overview

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What are the climbing routes on Mount Fuji?

So far, there are four main climbing routes on Mount Fuji, namely: Yoshida Line, Subashiri Line, Gotemba Line, and Fujinomiya Line. There are also 2 special mountaineering routes, namely: Mount Fuji Mountain Hatch Route and Mount Fuji 3776 Mountaineering Route.

The above 6 routes have different characteristics, different difficulties and characteristics, and are suitable for climbers of different levels. If you plan to climb Mount Fuji this year, you must first take the time to get to know every climbing route on Mount Fuji, and then you can start planning every detail of the entire climbing trip.

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The main climbing routes of Mount Fuji

There are four main climbing routes on Mount Fuji, namely the Yoshida Line, Subashiri Line, Gotemba Line, and Fujinomiya Line. The starting point of most climbing routes is located above 2,000 meters above sea level, and each climbing route is equipped with restrooms, mountain huts, and rescue stations to provide climbers with all the needs they need during their climb to Mount Fuji.

However, since the topography and starting height of each climbing route are different, not all climbing routes are suitable for first-time climbers to climb Mount Fuji. If you are preparing to climb Mount Fuji for the first time, it is recommended to climb to the top of Mount Fuji from the Yoshida Line, so that you can easily stay in a mountain hut, rent mountaineering equipment, and have convenient transportation facilities.

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Yoshida Line / whiskers / Gotemba Line / Fujinomiya Line

Yoshida Line

The Yoshida Line is the most popular climbing route among the four climbing routes on Mount Fuji. It is also the climbing route with the most mountain huts and rescue facilities. If this is your first time climbing Mount Fuji, this climbing route will be the best for you.

On the other hand, the Yoshida Line 5th Station, the entrance to the hiking trails of the Yoshida Line, is also a very famous tourist attraction. The fifth station of the Yoshida Line has many restaurants, restrooms, a post office, a shop that sells postcards, and a shop that rents hiking equipment. If you want to adapt to the high-altitude environment of Mount Fuji early and experience the liveliest mountain climbing atmosphere, the Yoshida Line of Mount Fuji will be the most suitable for you.

whiskers

The biggest feature of the Subashiri Route is the section from the top of Mount Fuji going down the mountain. If you want to experience the fun of gliding in the sand, walking trails will be the best for you.

Compared with the Yoshida Line, the Subashir Line has a similar number of mountain huts, and it also takes 6 to 7 hours to climb from the starting point to the top of Mount Fuji. However, the Subashiri Line will connect with the Yoshida Line from the eighth station. If you plan to go to Mount Fuji to enjoy the sunrise, you must leave the mountain hut early to avoid the crowds of people going to Mount Fuji.

Fujinomiya Line

Compared to the Yoshida Line, fewer people use the Fujinomiya Line to climb Mount Fuji. If you want to experience a quieter Mount Fuji, the Fujinomiya Line may be suitable for you. However, the number of mountain huts on the Fujinomiya Line is relatively small, and most of the mountain huts are located above the eighth station, so the overall difficulty is relatively high. If you have already successfully climbed Mount Fuji, the Fujinomiya Line will be more suitable for you.

Gotemba Line

The Gotemba Line has the fewest mountain huts among the many climbing routes on Mount Fuji, and it is also the only climbing route whose starting point is less than 2,000 meters above sea level. Because of this, if you plan to climb from the Gotemba Line to the top of Mount Fuji, you will have to spend more time and carry more climbing equipment before you can successfully climb to the top of Mount Fuji.

Mount Fuji’s characteristic climbing route

In addition to the four main climbing routes on Mount Fuji, there are also two special climbing routes, namely the Mount Fuji Mountain Tour Route and the Mount Fuji 3776 Mountaineering Route.

Fuji Summit Bowl Patrol Line

The Fuji Summit Hatori Route is a mountaineering route around the crater of Mount Fuji. The biggest feature of this hiking route is that you can find the post office, shrine, and elevation pillar located at the highest point in Japan.

If you want to take a photo to commemorate your successful climb to the top of Mount Fuji, you must spend 60 to 90 minutes on this hiking route on the top of Mount Fuji.

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Mount Fuji 3776 climbing route

Another unique mountaineering route on Mount Fuji is the "Mount Fuji 3776 Mountaineering Route" that climbs from 0 meters above sea level to the top of Mount Fuji.

This is a climbing route that lasts 4 days and 3 nights. In the first two days, you will pass through different areas of Mount Fuji and experience the forested campsites under Mount Fuji. Then on the 3rd day, we started to enter the main climbing route of Mount Fuji, and on the morning of the 4th day, we climbed to the top of Mount Fuji to enjoy the sunrise.

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Fuji mountain climbing course opening hours

To safely climb to the top of Mount Fuji, of course you have to wait for the official opening of each climbing route. According to past records, the four main climbing routes will be open from July to September every year. Among them, the Yoshida Line is the earliest climbing route to open and the latest to close.

As for the Fuji Summit Bowl Patrol Line, it usually opens in mid-July. In other words, if you plan to climb Mount Fuji from the Yoshida Line and take commemorative photos at the top of Fuji, you must pay attention to the official opening date of each climbing route.

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Mount Fuji climbing route selection

If you have not decided which climbing route to climb to Mount Fuji, you may also choose a climbing route that best suits you based on the facilities of each route, the height of the starting point, and the time required to climb to Mount Fuji.

climbing route	The height of the starting point of the hiking trail	The time it takes to climb to the top of the mountain
Yoshida Line	2305 meters	6 hours
whiskers	1907 meters	6 hours and 30 minutes
Gotemba Line	1440 meters	7 hours and 30 minutes
Fujinomiya Line	2380 meters	5 hours
Mount Fuji 3776 climbing route	0 meters	4 days

Summarize

If it is your first time to climb Mount Fuji and you are not used to climbing mountains often, then among the four main climbing routes, the Yoshida Line will be the most suitable for you. Not only can you enjoy the liveliest climbing atmosphere, you can also collect souvenirs from Mount Fuji and rent equipment for climbing Mount Fuji.

Of course, you can also consider taking other hiking routes to the top of Fuji, so you can enjoy a relatively peaceful climbing experience. However, since those climbing routes have a certain degree of difficulty, they are more suitable for climbers who have already climbed Mount Fuji, as well as climbers who have regular climbing habits.

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