Also known as a "departure tax", this tax was introduced in 2019. It is automatically included in travel fares and applies to ...

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

Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were ...

Those heading to Mount Fuji later this year to climb the iconic mountain will be shelling out a bit more money.

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.

Travelers wishing to hike the iconic Mount Fuji will have to pay double the toll as Japan cites pollution and safety concerns ...

Starting this summer, hikers on Mount Fuji’s four main trails will face a 4,000 yen ($27) entry fee to address overcrowding ...

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

Last year, Yokota Outdoor Recreation increased its Mount Fuji trip fare by $20 to a total of $90. At Camp Zama, headquarters of U.S. Army Japan, outdoor recreation prices for Fuji trips are unlikely ...

In July 2024, Japan introduced the first toll payment and restricted the daily number of hikers on the Yoshida trail to 4,000 ...

Japan will introduce climbing fees on Mount Fuji’s four main trails this summer to address overcrowding and enhance safety for tourists.