While it may be the deadliest volcano in the continental U.S., some say it's a relatively "easy" climb for those in good ...

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

From Mt Fuji to onsens, cafes, and more, explore Fujiyoshida, the filming location of 'The Hot Spot', a new Japanese sci-fi ...

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

Mt Fuji’s climbing season (July to September) is edging ever closer. To gear up for the season, ticket prices to climb the mountain have been increased, and on Thursday April 24 Yamanashi prefecture ...

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

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 ...

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

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.

“I do not know a single person who just climbs Mount Fuji. One experiences a climb inside and out, even amid tens of thousands of other climbers. The weight of the mountain’s art, philosophy ...

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 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 ...