SHIZUOKA, Sep 13 (News On Japan) –
With all trails formally closed from midnight on September eleventh, Mt. Fuji has entered its winter closure interval, marking the top of the 2025 climbing season. Despite the restrictions, some overseas vacationers have been seen ignoring the foundations and pushing forward with their climbs.
On September tenth, the news crew visited the Yoshida Trail on the fifth Station. Among these making ready to ascend had been a pair of vacationers from Mexico. They complied with laws by getting into the path on September tenth, simply earlier than the seasonal closure.
“We started climbing around 5 p.m. on the 10th,” one of many climbers stated. “We were told that the 11th would be the last day the mountain huts were open.”
With all trailheads shut from midnight, these climbers had been among the many final to make a authorized ascent.
“I only had this day free,” stated one other climber. “But I got to see a lot of beautiful views, so I’m glad I went.”
In distinction, different vacationers had been seen ignoring the closures totally. Several overseas guests admitted to figuring out the paths had been off-limits however proceeded anyway.
“Yeah, I knew we weren’t supposed to go in,” one stated. “But I couldn’t move my schedule earlier, so I had no choice but to climb today.”
Another vacationer from the United States informed reporters, “My friend got injured, so I’m bringing them water,” earlier than crossing the barricade and heading up the mountain.
Authorities in Shizuoka Prefecture are warning that violators might face penalties of as much as six months in jail or fines of as much as 300,000 yen for ignoring the path closures.
Source: FNN