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

Mount Fuji becomes crowded with hikers during the summer, with its trails known for their serious traffic jams. One factor ...

If you're up for a challenge, hike to the top of this tall mountain in Japan for stunning views of Mount Fuji, serene nature, ...

All 4 trails up Japan’s tallest mountain will cost more to use this year. Curbs on ‘bullet climbing’ rapid ascents will also ...

The season’s first snowcap was observed on Mount Fuji on the morning of Oct. 5 ... on Oct. 4 was rainy but snow was falling on the summit. Clouds blocked the view of the peak early the next ...

Temperatures at the summit can be below zero Celsius in June ... The number of mishaps on Mt. Fuji is on the rise. Mountain guide Takekawa Shunji says the most important thing is to draw up ...

KOFU--Mount Fuji is ushering in the start of colder weather ... A staff member of the office observed snow at the summit of the 3,776-meter mountain at around 6 a.m. The lowest temperature at ...

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 ...

He's spent the past 14 years working on Mt. Fuji, where he leads foreign climbers from the 5th station to the summit about 20 times a month during the summer. So far he has scaled the peak more ...

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

Last year, Japan started collecting entry fees of ¥2,000 (£10) per head from people climbing the famous volcano to limit the ...

Major trail congestion The hike to observe the sunrise at the summit of Mount Fuji is not an easy one. Most tours aim to reach a mountain hut at the seventh or eighth station by the early evening ...