Climbing Japan's iconic Mount Fuji is prohibited for most of ... a winter trip to the famed observatory at the top of Mt. Takao -- Fuji's baby sister, which sits at a much lower altitude.

Travelers to Japan should seek out this mirror-like lake near Mount Fuji that promises unbeatable views of the mountain and ...

Guests at Shizuoka’s popular Izu Panorama Park can now enjoy a new experience, following the recent opening of its Sky Garden ...

who fell in love with Mount Fuji as a child and moved over to Japan as an adult to pursue his dream. Passang Lama Bhotia from Nepal guides visitors up Mt. Fuji. Passang speaks five languages.

Trash left behind on Mount Fuji And he says he's heard stories of people falling asleep from exhaustion on the mountain trails, or seeking warmth in the mountain hut toilets and staying there. Mt.

dreaming of Mount Fuji is considered a sign of good fortune in Japan. Beyond the shrines on the mountain itself, more than 13,000 shrines across Japan are reported to be dedicated to Mt Fuji.

If you’re planning to climb Mt Fuji this year, be prepared to pay the price – literally. The Japan Times reports that local officials have announced there will be a fee of ¥4,000 to hike the ...