How much does it cost to go up Mt. Fuji?

The climbing pass now costs around ¥1,000 – less than $10. Buses from Kawaguchiko train station to the 5th Station cost 1,500 Yen one-way (Around $11). A mountain hut for one night will cost around 5,500 Yen ($45) without food and 7,000 Yen ($55) including two meals (dinner and breakfast).



In 2026, climbing Mt. Fuji involves a combination of mandatory and voluntary costs. For the popular Yoshida Trail in Yamanashi Prefecture, there is a mandatory climbing fee of 4,000 yen per person (approximately $27 USD). This fee was doubled from its 2024 level to manage overcrowding and fund safety measures. Additionally, a voluntary donation of 1,000 yen is often requested for environmental conservation. Shizuoka Prefecture trails (Fujinomiya, Gotemba, and Subashiri) also implement a mandatory entry fee of 4,000 yen. Beyond these entry tolls, you should budget for "mountain hut" stays, which typically cost between 8,000 and 12,000 yen per night including meals. Accessing the starting points (the 5th Stations) via bus or taxi from major hubs like Kawaguchiko or Gotemba usually adds another 2,500 to 5,000 yen to the total trip cost.

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Mount Fuji was once free to climb. The donation-based entrance has since turned into a mandatory fee, helping to protect and maintain the trails. The climbing pass now costs around ¥1,000 – less than $10. Buses from Kawaguchiko train station to the 5th Station cost 1,500 Yen one-way (Around $11).

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Depending on the trail one chooses to ascend Mt. Fuji, the climb can take between 5-10 hours. The majority of climbers will begin from the Subaru Line 5th station which is on average a 5-6 hour climb to the summit.

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Quick answer: Buses are the easiest, fastest, and cheapest option for getting direct to the mountain. If you prefer trains to buses there are A LOT of options! Including fancy direct trains, theme trains, and regular trains — though these only get you as far as Kawaguchiko. Most options depart from Shinjuku.

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Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan (3,776 m) and attracts more than 300,000 climbers every year during the official climbing season (July to August). More and more foreigners have climbed Mount Fuji in recent years.

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Fuji's peak is almost always below freezing and the annual average temperature is -7.1oC. Even on days when the temperature at level ground is 30oC, if you climb to Gogoume it drops to 16oC and is only 7oC at the peak. There is a 22oC average difference throughout the year between the level ground of Mishima and Mt.

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Mountain huts on Mt. Fuji will only have traditional Japanese food available, such as udon noodles, various rice bowl options, miso soup etc.

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Travelling between Tokyo and Mount Fuji by local trains takes about 2 to 3 hours, and includes at least one transfer. At Shinjuku Station, you can catch the JR Chuo limited express train and arrive to Kawaguchiko Station in about an hour.

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