I’m not a mountain climber and I’m not particularly fond of hiking, so the decision to do so at age 59 was somewhat hard to explain. There was something about Fuji.

Mount Fuji isn't the only place in Japan that's been struggling with overtourism. Since the pandemic, the number of tourists to Japan has skyrocketed from 1.37 million to 3.49 million between Dec ...

New measures aimed at tackling overcrowding on the mountain have been introduced in 2024. Daily climbers on the Yoshida Trail are now capped at 4,000, while its entrance is closed from 4pm until 3am.

Mount Fuji, Japan's highest and most iconic peak stands 12,389 feet. Climbing the statuesque mountain presents a unique adventure blending a physical challenge with stunning beauty and cultural ...

Climbing facilities usually open on the mountain's Shizuoka side around July 10, and on the Yamanashi slopes on July 1. The season usually runs until early September.

US$27 fee to climb Japan’s Mount Fuji to be levied from May 2025 to tackle overcrowding. ... Access to the trails after 2pm is allowed only for those who have reserved a stay at a mountain lodge.

Mount Fuji is taking another step toward curbing overtourism by doubling its entry fee this summer. A bill passed last week set an entrance fee of ¥4,000 (about $26.66) for hikers wanting to ...

Kurakami wrote a long report about the climb, the mountain, and his own perceptions of climbing for Alpinist magazine. Read it here . Two years later, he made the fifth ascent of Walk of Life , a ...

At least one person died climbing Mount Fuji days before the official start of the climbing season, and three bodies were found on the mountain, the police and local media said.

Mount Fuji, Japan's highest and most iconic peak stands 12,389 feet. Climbing the statuesque mountain presents a unique adventure blending a physical challenge with stunning beauty and cultural ...