Level 2
Yoshida Trail
The Standard. 90% of climbers. We do it smarter.
Elevation Profile3,776m
Duration
5-6 hours up
3-4 hours down
Distance
7.0 km
Elevation Gain
1,470 m
Price
¥48,000
per person
Hour-by-Hour Timeline
20:00
5th Station start
2,300m
21:30
6th Station
2,400m
22:45
Rest stop
2,700m
00:30
7th Station
2,990m
02:00
Hinode-kan hut
3,100m
03:30
8th Station
3,250m
04:30
8.5 Station
3,400m
05:30
Summit sunrise
3,776m
About This Route
The Yoshida Trail is the most popular route up Mount Fuji for a reason. It has the most mountain huts, the best facilities, and the gentlest gradient in the lower sections. 90% of all climbers choose this route. We start at 8-9pm to avoid the 7pm crowd rush. You'll have 8 huts along the way for rest, food, and emergency shelter.
Honest Assessment
“It's crowded. There's no way around that. But the trail is well-maintained, the huts are plentiful, and the sunrise from the top is worth every step. We avoid weekends and start later to miss the worst of the traffic jams near the summit.”
What's Included
- ✓Certified JMGA mountain guide
- ✓Hut reservation at 8th or 9th station
- ✓Headlamp rental (if needed)
- ✓Trekking poles
- ✓Post-climb onsen in Kawaguchiko
- ✓Summit photo
- ✓Emergency first aid kit
What's Not Included
- ✗Transport to 5th Station (bus from Shinjuku ~¥3,500)
- ✗Snacks and lunch (bring calorie-dense food)
- ✗Rain gear (required, you bring)
- ✗Travel insurance (mandatory)
- ✗Hut food and drinks (curry ~¥1,000, water ~¥500/cup)
Physical Requirements
- ▶Can walk 10km with 1,000m gain in under 4 hours
- ▶Comfortable with 8+ hours of continuous walking
- ▶No recent altitude sickness history
- ▶Cold tolerance: it can be -15°C at the summit even in July
We turn back unfit climbers. This is for your safety and the group's. No exceptions.
Season
Jul 1 — Sep 10
Best: Mon-Thu nights
¥48,000
per person