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 ...

Japan's Mount Fuji introduces a £20 climbing fee and new restrictions to tackle overtourism and safety concerns.

Interest in climbing Mt. Fuji is soaring. But experts say only ... Experts are urging hikers to prepare well, avoid risks and use proper equipment as more accidents have occurred in recent years.

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

SHIZUOKA--Along with registering to climb three trails to Mount Fuji's summit ... video to learn about appropriate gear and precautions to prevent overnight climbing or trying to ascend in light ...

“By strongly promoting comprehensive safety measures for climbing Mount Fuji, we will ensure that Mount ... attention due to wearing inappropriate gear like sandals and flip flops or by not ...

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