Los Angeles Times

Gate installed on Mount Fuji trail to control crowds, but governor wants more done

TOKYO — A crowd-control gate was installed halfway up Japan’s Mount Fuji on Monday ahead of the July 1 start of this year’s climbing season, but the governor of Yamanashi, one of the two prefectures ...
Yahoo

A gate is installed on a Mount Fuji trail to control crowds, but governor says more measures needed

TOKYO (AP) — A crowd-control gate was installed halfway up Japan's Mount Fuji on Monday ahead of the July 1 start of this year's climbing season, but the governor of Yamanashi, one of the two ...
Yahoo

Mount Fuji tax to hit hiking tourists

There have been concerns about safety and the environmental impact from tourism on Mount Fuji’s majestic slopes - DoctorEgg Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji’s four main trails will be charged a fee ...
Stars and Stripes

Mount Fuji climb will cost more through military rec programs thanks to new local hiking fee

Climbing Mount Fuji on a trip sponsored by a U.S. military base will cost more this year as Japan seeks to offset the impact of thousands of visitors to the iconic volcano. Yamanashi prefecture this ...