People planning to visit Mt. Fuji will be required to wear appropriate climbing gear, the local government hosting the ...

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

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

Mt Fuji was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2013. It attracts hundreds of thousands of climbers yearly during its official climbing season through September.

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

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 ...

“On clear days you can see Fuji-san from Tokyo, 60 miles northeast,” he says. On dim days—which is to say most days—it’s less a mountain than an allegation, obscured by fog and ...

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

As the symbol and pride of Japan, Mt Fuji has naturally inspired numerous attractions around its home in the ...

Another key measure to improve climber safety and preserve the mountain environment includes a daily closure of Mount Fuji's trails between 2pm and 3am unless visitors are staying overnight in ...

Japanese officials believe they're taking steps to better manage visitor numbers at Mount Fuji. For now, Japan's tourism boom is showing no signs of slowing down. Those heading to Mount Fuji later ...

If you've only ever gushed over sakura, it's time you met its funkier, more flamboyant cousin at the Fuji Shibazakura ...