Start climbing on 1st July or 2nd Sept. - Would it be less crowded on either these two dates?

by Daniel
(Singapore)

Hi Gary,

First, I want to thank you for a great website. It is very informative that it is like a one-stop site for info relating to Mt Fuji.

I like to seek your advice on the following period I plan to climb Mt Fuji;
1) Start climbing on 1st July or 2nd Sep. - Would it be less crowded on either these two dates? Is 2nd Sept still permitted to climb?
2) I was thinking of either the Subashiri or Fujinomiya Trail. Is there a direct bus from Tokyo/Shinjuku?

Thank you.