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.
Japan's Mount Fuji introduces a £20 climbing fee and new restrictions to tackle overtourism and safety concerns.
A UNESCO World heritage site, Mount Fuji has seen an abundance of tourists from all over the world in recent years.To bring ...
Climbing Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site and iconic symbol of Japan, is about to change significantly with new regulations aimed at combatting overtourism. Starting in 2025, visitors will ...
Those heading to Mount Fuji later this year will be shelling out a bit more money to climb the iconic Japanese mountain.
Starting this summer, hikers on Mount Fuji’s four main trails will face a 4,000 yen ($27) entry fee to address overcrowding ...
“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 ...