Lake Kawaguchi (and the rest of Fuji Five Lakes) is a lush countryside area you just can’t miss if you’re in Japan. This ...

SHIZUOKA--Mount Fuji will be off-limits during the popular summer climbing season to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Shizuoka Prefecture announced on May 18 that the three major ...

Shizuoka prefecture – the starting point for three of the four Mount Fuji trails – has added an additional measure. Prospective hikers will have to take a brief class about hiking safety and ...

Plan your day trip from Tokyo to Mount Fuji with insights on top hiking routes, viewing spots, where to eat, and the best ...

TOKYO — Hikers planning to summit Mount Fuji — Japan’s highest mountain ... complete an online course covering rules, etiquette, hiking safety and environmental protection before attempting ...

Hikers at Mount Fuji’s fifth station or higher will be instructed to descend from the mountain when the Japan Meteorological Agency issues an alert indicating non-threatening but unusual ...

A gate was installed at the entrance to the Yoshida Trail, also known as the fifth station, on the Yamanashi side of Mount Fuji, standing at 3,776m. The gate began collecting fees from climbers ...