Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan. Please climb with enough care.
Do not include a climb as part of a busy travel schedule.

• Make sure to check the weather forecast in advance, and bring proper clothing to protect from rain and cold. Snacks are also helpful.
• To prevent altitude sickness, you should stay at the 5th station for a while to acclimatize yourself to the high altitude before you start climbing.
• The atmospheric pressure of Mt. Fuji is approximately two-thirds of the ground. Ascend as slowly as possible. You may suffer from altitude sickness if you climb quickly.
• Climb at your own pace depending on your physical strength and condition.
  (You may get tired if you try to keep up with others or rest too long.)
• Use only the official routes.
• Take a break if you feel tired. You should also drink water or have snacks to replace lost salt and sugar.
• If you feel ill, give up your climbing and descend the mountain as soon as possible.
• When climbing in a group, be sure to agree on the meeting place. Wait for others if you arrive at the place first.
• The temperature drops about 0.6 degrees Celsius (33.08 degrees Fahrenheit) for every 100 m (328 ft) of ascending. The weather is very changeable, too. Bring rain gear, warm clothing, and spare clothes.
• If thunder approaches and you feel dangerous, take refuge in the nearest mountain hut.
• When climbing in a group, you have a chance of being separated. Try not to lose sight of your companions.
• If you climb at night, you should have a flashlight or a headlight.
• Mountain huts are not open for 24 hours. Please stay quiet when passing by the huts as some people may be resting for the following day's climbing.
• Toilets in the huts and on the summit may be out of service due to overuse or weather conditions.
• Never kick stones. It may cause falling rocks.
• The signposts on each trail are classified by color. When descending, check the color to take the correct trail.
• Travelers checks and credit cards are not accepted at mountain huts. Bring enough cash to cover the expenses of food, lodging, toilets, etc.
• You are not allowed to pitch a tent on the mountain. It is extremely dangerous to sleep outside, too. Always use the mountain huts for sleeping.
• If you are hurt, sick, or in trouble, contact Safety Guidance Centers, First-Aid Stations, or any mountain hut.

- There are two Safety Guidance Centers on Mt. Fuji. One is located at the 6th Station(Roku-gome) on the Fujiyoshida (Kawaguchiko) -guchi trail and the other is located at the 5th Station (Go-gome) on the Fujinomiya-guchi trail.

- Shelters are located at the 5.5th Station (Go-go Go-shaku) of Subashiri-guchi trail and the 6th Station (Roku-gome) of Fujiyoshida(Kawaguchiko)-guchi trail.

- There are three First-Aid Stations on Mt. Fuji. They are located at the 7th (Nana-gome) and 8th Station (Hachi-gome) on the Fujiyoshida (Kawaguchiko)-guchi trail, and the 8th Station (Hachi-gome) on the Fujinomiya-guchi trail.
Opening Times:
7th Station/Fujiyoshida (Kawaguchiko): middle of July to middle of August
8th Station/Fujiyoshida (Kawaguchiko): middle of July to late August
8th Station/Fujinomiya: middle of July to middle of August

References:
*Shizuoka Prefecture Department of Community Affairs Environmental Protection Division: For Climbers of Mt. Fuji
*Fujinomiya City: Mt. Fuji Climbing Guide Fujinomiya Route
*Oyama Town: Mt.FUJI SUBASHIRI ROOT GUIDE
*Shizuoka Prefecture Tourist Association: Mt. Fuji & Flower in Shizuoka