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.
A UNESCO World heritage site, Mount Fuji has seen an abundance of tourists from all over the world in recent years.To bring ...
Those heading to Mount Fuji later this year will be shelling out a bit more money to climb the iconic Japanese mountain.
Last year, Japan started collecting entry fees of ¥2,000 (£10) per head from people climbing the famous volcano to limit the ...
In July 2024, Japan introduced the first toll payment and restricted the daily number of hikers on the Yoshida trail to 4,000 ...
“By strongly promoting comprehensive safety measures for climbing Mount Fuji ... huts are located along the Fuji trails and are available to rent for people who opt to stay overnight rather ...