Fujinomiya Trail on Mount Fuji

Strong wind on the shortest, steepest Mount Fuji ascent

Cathy Cawood   - 1 min read

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The Mount Fuji trails officially open from July 1st (Yoshida Trail) and July 10th (others) and remain open&nbsp;until&nbsp;September 10th.&nbsp;Check the <a href="http://www.fujisan-climb.jp/en/">official site</a> for the&nbsp;latest climbing status&nbsp;and any weather advisories. Read our <a href="https://en.japantravel.com/places/shizuoka/mount-fuji/77">Mount Fuji guide</a>&nbsp;to learn about the changes to hiking Mount Fuji&nbsp;since the summer of 2025.

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At 5 kilometers from the Fifth Station, the Fujinomiya Trail is the shortest route to the summit of Mount Fuji. It takes an average time of 5 hours to reach the summit, and 3.5 hours to descend. At the beginning of the climbing season in July I went there to conquer Japan's most famous mountain. We arrived at the Fifth station early in the morning and allowed ourselves the recommended hour to adjust to the altitude, then began the ascent. Unfortunately strong winds made us decide to turn back at the Seventh Station, but it was still a great experience. Better luck next time!

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Cathy Cawood

Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

 I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...