Tips for climbing Mt Fuji mid September 2024

If weather and road condition permitted. We are group of 4, all are experience climbers from Canada will drive rental car to 5th station on about 17th Sep at 5:30 a.m. looking for parking lot and other advice?

From the official Japan web site for climbing the mountain...


‚p When is the official climbing season?
‚` Yoshida Trail: July 1 to September 10
Subashiri, Gotemba and Fujinomiya Trails: July 10 to September 10


So, if you want to climb in September, I would plan on first week or so of month at latest.

As well, the weather starts to get colder by this time meaning more layers and trekking up the mountain with more "stuff" to carry.

In 2024, there is going to be a system where you have to pay some fees and they I believe are saying will be limiting the numbers of climbers each day.

Watch the www.fujisan-climb.jp/en/ for more info and to get your questions answered.

Hope this helps.

Stan