At 3,776 meters high, Mount Fuji is Japan's tallest peak. During the closure period, Shizuoka Prefecture will repair the mountain trails and work on preventative measures against rockslides.

and this summer a number of new regulations are going into effect in an attempt to address overtourism and safety fears on Mount Fuji’s hiking trails. The most impactful change is that every single ...

The mountain's hiking trails are officially open only from July ... But exactly how many tourists visit Fuji — and how many is too many — is up for debate, Thomas Jones, a professor of ...

To hike the volcano, outdoor enthusiasts can choose from four different trails: Yoshida, Fujinomiya, Gotemba, and Subashiri trails, according to Mt. Fuji Climbing. Some risks associated with ...

In response, Shizuoka prefecture — the starting point for three of the four Mount Fuji trails — has added a further measure. Prospective hikers will have to take a brief class about hiking ...

TOKYO (AP) — A climber airlifted with altitude sickness from near the peak of Japan’s Mount Fuji last week returned ... The mountain’s hiking trails are officially open only from July ...