On March 4, 2025, the eruption alert level for Mt. Yakedake was raised from 1 to 2. As a result, access to the area around the summit crater has been restricted by the local government, and climbing is no longer possible.
Please check the news from the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Information site on the activity status and eruption alert level of Mt. Yakedake by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

A sign indicating eruption alert level 2 at the entrance to the “Kama Tunnel” leading to Kamikochi, where Mount Yakedake is located.(Photo by @gonten, March 8, 2025)