Mt. Fuji First-Aid Centers 2026: Which Yoshida, Subashiri, and Fujinomiya Support Points Are Open

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Information checked: July 17, 2026, 14:45 JST.

Many climbers check opening dates, but fewer check what support points are actually staffed on their chosen route. The official Mt. Fuji operating-period page is useful on July 17 because it marks the scheduled start of the Fujinomiya Trail’s 8th-station first-aid center and shows that medical and information services are not identical across Yoshida, Subashiri, and Fujinomiya.

Short answerThe official Mt. Fuji climbing site says the Fujinomiya Trail 8th-station first-aid center is scheduled to operate from July 17 to September 6, 2026, 24 hours a day. The same official page also lists route-specific support such as the Yoshida 5th-station first-aid center from July 1 to September 11 and the Subashiri 5th-station first-aid center during the opening period from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Key Facts For Travelers

Official referenceThe Mt. Fuji climbing site’s 2026 facility operating-period page.

Today’s timingJuly 17 is the scheduled opening date for the Fujinomiya 8th-station first-aid center.

Yoshida side5th-station first-aid center: July 1 to September 11, 24 hours.

Subashiri side5th-station first-aid center: during the opening period, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What Climbers Should Recheck Before Leaving

Support points are route-specific. The Fujinomiya side lists an 8th-station first-aid center from July 17 to September 6 and a 5th-station information desk during the opening period from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The Yoshida side lists 24-hour first-aid coverage at the 5th station during its posted season window, while Subashiri lists first-aid support inside the 5th-station information center instead. That means a traveler changing routes at the last minute should also change their support assumptions.

Traveler Actions

Save the official route page before departure and match your actual trail to its listed support hours.
Do not assume the same first-aid or information-desk coverage exists on every side of the mountain.
Carry your own basic medical kit, layers, rain gear, and charged phone even when support points are open.
If you need emergency help, use the official emergency contact page and give route and location details clearly.

Why This Matters For Fuji Five Lakes Travelers

Many visitors stay around Kawaguchiko but climb from another side. That can create a false sense that Yoshida-side support assumptions apply everywhere. This official schedule is the better planning tool because it separates first-aid centers, information desks, toilets, and mountain-entry points by route.

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Update History

July 17, 2026: Created after checking the official Mt. Fuji facility operating-period page and emergency guidance.