Travel rules

Can I fly a drone near Mount Fuji?

DEPENDS

Only if the aircraft is properly registered where required and the location/flight complies with national aviation rules plus any local or land-manager restrictions.

VerifiedExact primary sourceLast checked: 18 Aug 2026

What you need to know

Requirements & exceptions
  • Airspace, crowd, time-of-day and flight-method restrictions can require permission/approval.
  • Parks, temples and private land can impose separate bans.
Documents
  • Passport
  • Item/activity-specific permits or certificates if required
Likely cost
Registration, insurance, equipment and any application/permission costs depend on aircraft and flight type; land/facility permissions may be separate.
Where to act
MLIT/JCAB DIPS 2.0 for aircraft registration/flight applications, plus the landowner or facility manager for the takeoff/landing location.

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