TOKYO — The possible launch of a mountain railway from the foot of Mt. Fuji on the Yamanashi Prefecture side to the mountain’s fifth station will be discussed by a panel of industry representatives and specialists, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned. The experts and representatives from the tourism and railway industries will launch the panel soon. Local chambers of commerce and other bodies have been suggesting launching a mountain railway on Mt. During the summer climbing season, travel by private car is prohibited on the Fuji Subaru Line toll road on the Yamanashi prefectural side, with shuttle bus services available instead.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 26, 2018 12:05 UTC