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

Imagine a place where the streets are designed not only for cars, but for people, bikes, and even robots. Where daily life ...

Starting with the new tourist season, accessing the trails leading to Mount Fuji will cost 4,000 yen (about $27). The ...

Residents have been advised to stay home to avoid panic and stock up on groceries if Mount Fuji erupts and covers Tokyo in ash, according to guidelines released by a government expert panel.

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

FUJIYOSHIDA, Japan -- The quest to share an iconic image of Japan on social media is driving a tourist boom near Mount Fuji ...

A Japanese panel of experts issued guidance to greater Tokyo residents on Friday in the event Mount Fuji erupts, telling them ...

Mount Fuji, one of Japan's most iconic landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage site, has introduced new restrictions ahead of the 2025 climbing season to curb overtourism and environmental degradation.

Last year, Yamanashi prefecture — where Mount Fuji is located — introduced a 2,000 yen (Rs 1,144) fee for the Yoshida Trail, ...

In addition to the fee, climbers will also be required to make a reservation via the official Mt Fuji climbing site. The ...

Mount Fuji is a UNESCO World heritage site, a world-famous landmark and an icon of Japan. But it has also become a “trash mountain” overcrowded by millions of tourists. To try and bring more ...