These times are designed to ensure that climbers can reach at least the ... is managed for climbers. The post Climbing Mount Fuji in 2025? Here’s what you need to know about the new mandatory ...

You can get more information about planning for the climb, what to bring, common problems and solutions on the Mt. Fuji Climbing website, available in several languages.

You can climb Fuji on your own, but we booked a two-day tour with Fuji Mountain Guides, who prevent novices like us from making dumb decisions. Altitude sickness is common, and at least a few ...

KOFU—To reduce the increasing congestion during climbing season, a reservation system for ascending Mount Fuji from the Yoshida ... between July 1 and Sept. 10 can make reservations online ...

Many tourists who arrive in Japan put climbing Mount Fuji high on their list of things ... The frenetic pace makes it dangerous because the altitude can hit people much harder when they rush.

Six people have died on Mount Fuji in just the first month of the climbing season ... against cold weather and altitude sickness, which can lead to cerebral and pulmonary edema—excessive ...