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Litter free Mt.Fuji

■ Aiming for a Beautiful Mount Fuji Free of Litter!

The Shizuoka Prefecture Nature Conservation Division is working to resolve the issue of littering by climbers and tourists, with the aim of preserving the natural environment of Mount Fuji, a registered World Cultural Heritage site. As part of this effort, we are conducting the "Mount Fuji Litter Take-Home Manners Improvement Campaign."
Dumping or leaving litter on climbing trails and surrounding areas not only spoils the scenery of Mount Fuji but also has a serious impact on the natural environment. Through this campaign, we aim to ensure that the practice of "taking your litter home" becomes thoroughly established.

■ Campaign Overview

Period: July 1, 2026 – September 10, 2026 (Climbing Season)
Organizer: Shizuoka Prefecture
Operated by: Certified NPO Mount Fuji Club
Main Initiatives:

Distribution of multilingual trash bags at the three trailheads on the Shizuoka side, Mizugatsuka Parking Area, etc.
Raising awareness of manners and encouraging people to take their litter home.
Ensuring thorough awareness through cooperation with travel agencies and tourist facilities.
Information dissemination via SNS, websites, etc.
Surveys on the status of abandoned litter.

Litter free Mt.Fuji

Bring all the garbage home to zero garbage on Mt. Fuji

You can protect the natural environment with the care of each person!

Mt. Fuji has long been regarded as a sacred mountain. Mt. Fuji is a national park and a World Heritage Site. Mt. Fuji will impress and inspire you. Garbage does not look good on Mt. Fuji, the number one in Japan, Mt. Fuji, the symbol of Japan, and Mt. Fuji, which is beautiful. "Take all the trash home", follow the rules and climb Mt. Fuji. With the cooperation of each and every one of you, we can make Mt. Fuji beautiful and free of garbage.

There is no trash can on Mt. Fuji.

At the 5th station, mountain trails, mountain lodges, and toilets, there is no trash can to throw away your garbage. Leave memories and leave no trash. If you find any trash that has fallen, pick it up. That is compassion for Mt. Fuji.

A garbage bag is included with the preparations for mountain climbing!

Before climbing the mountain, when preparing your luggage, try to avoid producing garbage and reduce the amount of garbage. For sweets and candies, remove the wrapping paper and outer box and replace only the contents with one bag. Put water in a water bottle or water pack container (folded down to make it smaller) instead of a PET bottle. Bring a large and durable bag.

Garbage does not return naturally.

Do you think that cigarette butts and food will return to nature even if you throw them away? Absolutely no. Do you think it will disassemble and return to nature over time? The 5th station of Mt. Fuji is Gotemba Exit 1440m, Subashiri Exit 2000m, Fujinomiya Exit 2400m. Since the altitude is high, the temperature is low and decomposition does not proceed. It will remain as it is forever.

Be careful of lost items and climbing equipment!

Vinyl kappa (sold at convenience stores and 100-yen shops) and umbrellas cannot prevent the wind and rain of Mt. Fuji. When it rains or winds hard, the umbrella easily breaks, the vinyl kappa tears, and the umbrella and vinyl kappa become garbage. Prepare a solid rain gear (Gore-Tex) that can withstand both rain and wind. If your body gets wet in the rain and a strong wind blows, you will have hypothermia, which can be life-threatening. It is also possible to rent mountaineering equipment at the 5th station.
Be careful of mountain climbing shoes and athletic shoes that you haven't worn for a while. I walk for at least 6 hours when climbing Mt. Fuji. As you walk on lava pebbles, the soles may deteriorate and come off. Make sure to check the soles of your shoes before using them to prevent them from becoming dusty.