FUJI-YOSHIDA, Yamanashi Prefecture—The climbing season on Mount Fuji kicked off on July 1 with the opening of the Yoshida trail in Yamanashi Prefecture.

KOFU--A rubber-tired tramway guided by magnetic markers embedded in the road has emerged as the likely new transit system for climbers and visitors on Mount Fuji, the Yamanashi prefectural ...

Mt. Fuji, Japan — Japan's majestic 12,388-foot peak has stirred poets and painters, sent the devout on treacherous pilgrimages up its slopes, and continues to inspire awe and admiration.

First up, anyone climbing Fuji must pay 4,000 yen ($27) for a permit. They will also have to book slots online, as the mountain is restricted to 4,000 visitors per day. That’s double the price ...

On Oct. 29, the 12,000-foot peak broke a 130-year-old record of snow absence, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Mount Fuji is seen, Oct. 31, 2024, in Yamanakako Village, Japan.