Mt Fuji installs new emergency shelters ahead of the 2026 climbing season

New reinforced shelters are designed to protect climbers from volcanic eruptions, falling rocks and lightning. As Mt Fuji prepares for the start of the 2026 climbing season on 1 July, two new emergency shelters have been installed on the Yoshida Trail, improving climber safety in the event of a volcanic eruption or other mountain hazards. […]