The man, identified by police only as a 27-year-old Chinese student, developed altitude sickness twice after climbing during the peak's off-season.

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.

Japan in March announced it will introduce a ¥4,000 (£20) entry fee for all four main trails of Mount Fuji starting this summer. Mount Fuji is viewed, Jan. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Kiichiro ...

Mount Fuji climbing season is from July to early September and is the time that the hiking trails are officially open, but climbers can embark on a trek during the off season without a penalty ...

Mount Fuji is 12,388 feet high and was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2013. The man was rescued from the mountain’s Fujinomiya trail, which is nearly 10,000 feet above sea ...

and Subashiri trails, according to Mt. Fuji Climbing. Some risks associated with hiking Mount Fuji include altitude sickness, heat and cold, accidents and injury, typhoons, lighting, or stormy ...