A Beginner’s Guide to Climbing Mount Fuji
If you were looking for an image to represent Japan, chances are the perfect snow-capped cone of Mount Fuji would be high on your list. It’s not just there to admire from a distance, however. Climbing Mount Fuji is at the top of many people’s bucket lists, and there’s no time like the present to take up the challenge. However, due to overtourism, new regulations are being instated. Starting in 2024, hikers without hut reservations will be restricted from climbing Mount Fuji between 4 p.m. and 3 a.m. to prevent overnight climbing. Additionally, hikers planning to use the Subashiri Trail must su...