A Japanese prefecture that shares Mt. Fuji is considering charging rescued individuals for helicopter deployments to the ...

As more climbers have become stranded on Mt. Fuji when the mountain is closed to the public, the Yamanashi prefectural ...

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A local government initiative to promote a scenic bridge in Fuji, Shizuoka prefecture, as a prime photo location for Mount ...

Despite an overall decrease in Mount Fuji climbers this summer, Shizuoka Prefecture has reported ... access limit and fee at the Yoshida trail in Yamanashi Prefecture, the most popular route ...

The Yamanashi and Shizuoka governments have set up gates at the fifth stations of all four trails on Mount Fuji, as a measure to ease crowding. The gates will be closed between 2 p.m. and 3 a.m ...

To try and bring more balance to this popular tourist attraction, Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures – who share Mount Fuji – have instituted new rules ahead of the 2025 climbing season ...

The Shizuoka Prefectural Assembly on Monday imposed a 4,000-yen (nearly $27) trailhead access fee for the first time on the mountain’s south side. On March 3, Yamanashi prefecture, which manages ...

Previously, only the Yoshida Trail in Yamanashi prefecture had a ¥2,000 (or about £10) fee. Now, Shizuoka prefecture will also charge for its three trails, which were previously free.