To make reservations to enter the Yoshida Trail on the Yamanashi side of the mountain, climbers are required to pay an ...

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

Prospective hikers to the Japanese tourist site will have to take a class about hiking safety and local rules.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: If you want to climb Mount Fuji, you’ll need a reservation, a safety test, and more money ...

Mount Fuji is a UNESCO World heritage site, a world-famous landmark and an icon of Japan. But it has also become a “trash mountain” overcrowded by millions of tourists. To try and bring more ...

Despite an overall decrease in Mount Fuji climbers this summer, Shizuoka Prefecture has reported a significant increase in visitors to its three climbing routes. The Fujinomiya, Subashiri and ...

For now, Japan's tourism boom is showing no signs of slowing down. Those heading to Mount Fuji later this year to climb the iconic mountain will be shelling out a bit more money. Japanese ...

Mount Fuji is taking another step toward curbing overtourism by doubling its entry fee this summer. A bill passed last week set an entrance fee of ¥4,000 (about $26.66) for hikers wanting to ...

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

Mount Fuji, one of Japan's most iconic landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage site, has introduced new restrictions ahead of the 2025 climbing season to curb overtourism and environmental degradation.

Many popular spots worldwide are introducing tourist fees for the first time or raising those that already exist. We take a ...