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 ...

SHIZUOKA--Along with registering to climb three trails to Mount Fuji's summit from Shizuoka ... Staff will stop unregistered climbers at Fuji's fifth station. But those climbers will still be ...

A bridge at the far end of the stream offers a memorable view of Mount Fuji between the rows of blooms. Oshino Hakkai is easily reached from Kawaguchiko Station by taking the F-Line Fujikko-Go Bus ...

Enjoy delicious, world-class seafood and winding trails through stunning nature in an under-the-radar Japanese city with ...

A woman in her 70s says that she really enjoyed the view of Mount Fuji from the street when she got out of the station. "I was sad that the view was blocked, so I'm happy about getting it back." ...

According to the official Mount Fuji website, all trails to the summit are closed and most of the trail signs have been removed, with all huts, toilets and first aid stations also shut for the off ...

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 ...