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 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.

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 ...

Japan's land surveying national body says its latest research has found that Mount Fuji is 5 centimeters higher than ... or the fixed station for surveying its altitude, was 3,775.56 meters ...

A gate was installed at the entrance to the Yoshida Trail, also known as the fifth station, on the Yamanashi side of Mount Fuji, standing ... of ¥1,000 (or £5) dedicated to the conservation ...