Mount Fuji to be closed in summer due to COVID-19 pandemic

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Mt Fuji to be closed in summer due to COVID-19 pandemic

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TOKYO: Japan's beloved Mount Fuji will be closed during this year's summer climbing season to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, officials said Monday .

The decision comes after nearby Yamanashi prefecture said it will close the Yoshida trail, the most popular hiking path among the four.The mountain, a UNESCO world cultural heritage site, is located just 100km from Tokyo and is clearly visible from the Japanese capital.Despite Mount Fuji's majesty, many complain about the actual experience of climbing it, citing the crowded hiking trails and difficult terrain.

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