Hikers disregarding etiquette harm flora, fauna in Japan's national park; Environment Ministry calls for rules to be followed

The Murodo area where many climbers and tourists visit. - Photo: The Yomiuri Shimbun

TOYAMA, (Japan): Hikers disregarding trail etiquette abound in and around Murodo, the central hub of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Tateyama-machi, Toyama Prefecture.

Nationally precious flora and fauna inhabit Chubusangaku National Park, which includes Murodo.