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 ...

Lake Kawaguchi (and the rest of Fuji Five Lakes) is a lush countryside area you just can’t miss if you’re in Japan. This region is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and the Mount Fuji-obsessed! (If ...

Prospective hikers to the Japanese tourist site will have to take a class about hiking safety and local rules.

Mount Fuji is taking another step toward curbing ... by closing the gate from 2 p.m. to 3 a.m. every day except for those with overnight hut reservations. "There is no other mountain in Japan ...

Mt. Fuji is 3,776 meters high ... Passang's party stayed at the Tomoekan mountain lodge at the 8th station, at 3,400 meters. Overnight, the temperature dropped below 10 degrees Celsius.

Local officials and mountaineering experts are warning against risky climbing practices on Mt. Fuji as more accidents ... have increased in recent years. Overnight nonstop hiking and setting ...

Mount Fuji is a UNESCO World heritage ... a.m every day to anyone who isn’t staying overnight in a hut. These hiking huts are located along the Fuji trails and are available to rent for people ...