Plan your day trip from Tokyo to Mount Fuji with insights on top hiking routes, viewing spots, where to eat, and the best ...

FUJIYOSHIDA, Yamanashi Prefecture—The construction of a gate at the fifth station of Mount Fuji was completed on June 17, two weeks ahead of its use to stop crowds and unsafe climbing of Japan ...

Climbers rest and drink water almost every 30 minutes. The rocky landscape at Mt. Fuji's 7th station makes it one of toughest parts of the climb. Passang checks on each climber, and won't hesitate ...

a toll road connecting the base of Mount Fuji to the fifth station, were first introduced for the summer climbing season in fiscal 1994 to protect the mountain’s environment and reduce congestion.

TOKYO — Hikers planning to summit Mount Fuji — Japan’s highest mountain ... the Yoshida Trail to 4,000 per day and closed the 5th Station gate from 4 p.m. to 3 a.m., except for hikers ...

Climbers using the four trails on Mount Fuji will be charged a fee of 4,000 ... Staff will be stationed at the trails’ 5th station to confirm payment has been made.