To try and bring more balance to this popular tourist attraction, Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures – who share Mount Fuji – have instituted new rules ahead of the 2025 climbing season, which lasts ...

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 is taking another step toward curbing ... Officials are also cracking down on bullet climbing, or attempting to summit the mountain in one day, by closing the gate from 2 p.m. to ...

Kofu, Yamanashi Pref., April 17 (Jiji Press)--The Yamanashi prefectural government said Thursday that it will begin accepting online reservations for climbing Mount Fuji from the central Japan ...

Starting this summer, hikers will face a significant increase in the cost to climb Mount Fuji. Under a new bill passed on Monday, an entry fee of ¥4,000 ($26.87) will be implemented for climbers ...

Climbing Japan's iconic Mount Fuji is prohibited for most of the year ... Nestled in the scenic Hakone region, Lake Ashinoko is a postcard-perfect spot for Mount Fuji views.

To try and bring more balance to this popular tourist attraction, Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures – who share Mount Fuji – have instituted new rules ahead of the 2025 climbing season ...