Battling overtourism and littering, Mount Fuji will now double its tourist tax. Here's what travelers should know.

Mount Fuji becomes crowded with hikers during the summer, with its trails known for their serious traffic jams. One factor ...

Starting this summer, hikers will face a significant increase in the cost to climb Mount Fuji. The post You’ll now have to pay double to climb Mount Fuji appeared first on The Manual.

Plan your day trip from Tokyo to Mount Fuji with insights on top hiking routes, viewing spots, where to eat, and the best ...

Ever after, the story concludes, smoke rose from the peak, given the name fu-shi (“not death”). Map of Mount Fuji Guilbert Gates Throughout Japan’s history, the image of Fuji was used to ...

Mount Fuji's potential for reawakening places a heavy responsibility on residents and authorities alike. The structured, phased approach to managing volcanic ash fallout is crucial in safeguarding ...

All residents in the zone from Mount Fuji to Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, just west of Tokyo, should evacuate in the ...

In light of the increased volcanic activity at Mount Fuji, it’s essential for both residents and visitors to understand the potential risks and disaster preparedness strategies as outlined by Japan's ...

Many make the overnight trek to witness the sunrise from the peak. According to the World History Encyclopedia, dreaming of Mount Fuji is considered a sign of good fortune in Japan. Beyond the ...

Climbers using the four trails on Mount Fuji will be charged a fee of 4,000 ... to 4,000 yen for climbers of the 3,776-metre (12,400ft) peak from this summer amid concern about overcrowding ...