Home to the iconic UNESCO-listed giant Mt. Fuji and located just one hour by bullet train from Tokyo, the prefecture of Shizuoka is set to welcome the opening of the climbing season of Japan’s tallest mountain. There is a total of four climbing routes to Mt. Fuji´s summit at 3,776 metres above sea level with Shizuoka boasting three. The routes in Shizuoka are set to open from July 10 to September 10.
