Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture to Require Climbers to Submit Plans for Off Season Mount Fuji Ascents For decades, Mount Fuji has been a beacon of adventure and spiritual connection for climbers from around the world.
However, the allure of its snow capped summit belies the harsh realities of climbing in Japan's rugged mountains.
Shizuoka Prefecture has announced that it will require off season climbers to submit plans starting fall 2027. This decision is a welcome shift towards greater accountability on the mountain.