Mt. Fuji (Yoshida Trail)

Mt. Fuji (Yoshida Trail) is rated as moderate difficulty.

Mt. Fuji (Yoshida Trail) is 14 km long.

The elevation gain on Mt. Fuji (Yoshida Trail) is 1450 meters.

Hiking Mt. Fuji (Yoshida Trail) typically takes about 10 hours.

The best season to hike Mt. Fuji (Yoshida Trail) is July to early September.

Mt. Fuji (Yoshida Trail) is located in Yamanashi, Chubu region of Japan.

Mt. Fuji (Yoshida Trail) is a alpine trail.

Warnings for Mt. Fuji (Yoshida Trail): Altitude sickness is a serious risk—ascend slowly and acclimatize at the 5th Station. The climbing season is limited to early July through early September. Temperatures at the summit can drop below 0°C even in summer. Book mountain huts well in advance. Lightning strikes are a significant danger above the 8th Station. A reservation and entrance fee system is in effect during peak season..

Access information for Mt. Fuji (Yoshida Trail): Take the JR Chuo Line or highway bus to Kawaguchiko Station, then a bus to Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station (about 50 minutes). Direct buses also run from Shinjuku. Private cars are restricted during the climbing season—use shuttle buses from designated parking areas..

The maximum elevation on Mt. Fuji (Yoshida Trail) is 3776 meters.

Mt. Fuji (Yoshida Trail) is rated moderate, making it accessible for hikers of that level.

For Mt. Fuji (Yoshida Trail), proper hiking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Check warnings: Altitude sickness is a serious risk—ascend slowly and acclimatize at the 5th Station. The climbing season is limited to early July through early September. Temperatures at the summit can drop below 0°C even in summer. Book mountain huts well in advance. Lightning strikes are a significant danger above the 8th Station. A reservation and entrance fee system is in effect during peak season..

Highlights of Mt. Fuji (Yoshida Trail) include: Goraiko sunrise above the clouds; Japan's highest summit at 3,776m; Sacred Sengen Shrine at the crater rim; Ohachi-meguri crater circuit; Panoramic views of the Kanto Plain and Southern Alps.

Access to Mt. Fuji (Yoshida Trail): Take the JR Chuo Line or highway bus to Kawaguchiko Station, then a bus to Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station (about 50 minutes). Direct buses also run from Shinjuku. Private cars are restricted during the climbing season—use shuttle buses from designated parking areas..

The best season for Mt. Fuji (Yoshida Trail) is July to early September. Check conditions before hiking in winter.