Eternally mysterious Mount Fuji, as seen from Lake Kawaguchiko, remains a powerful force in Japanese culture and a must-do hike for truth-seekers despite the crowds and the looming threat of eruption.

The new space provides an impressive observation deck for the park, with views of Mount Fuji and spectacular ocean vistas of Suruga Bay below.

Last year, Yamanashi prefecture — where Mount Fuji is located — introduced a 2,000 yen (Rs 1,144) fee for the Yoshida Trail, the mountain’s most popular route. An optional donation and an online ...

Heads up if you're planning to hike up Mount Fuji in 2025! Starting this summer, you'll need to pay a fee to access any of ...

TOKYO -Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji’s four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen (S$36) from the summer, after local authorities passed a Bill on March 17. A record influx ...

In the tranquil space between Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Yamanakako in the picturesque Japanese prefecture Yamanashi, you'll find Oshino Hakkai, a postcard-like village known for its crystal-clear ...

An addition to the popular Izu Panorama Park, the new Sky Garden by Ao Terrace offers guests panoramic views of Japan’s famous majestic mountain. Guests at Shizuoka’s popular Izu Panorama Park can now ...

A trip to Japan is incomplete without visiting Mount Fuji, which is considered a symbol of harmony and beauty in the country. However, catching a glimpse of this majestic mountain depends on timing ...

FUJI-YOSHIDA, Yamanashi Prefecture—The city government here will introduce fees at normally free parking lots and double the charges in certain areas to ease congestion caused by foreign ...