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

An eruption of the iconic mountain could release 10 times the amount of debris generated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

Japan has outlined a response plan for a potential major disaster if Mount Fuji erupts, despite no current signs of volcanic ...

A UNESCO World heritage site, Mount Fuji has seen an abundance of tourists from all over the world in recent years.To bring ...

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

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

The aim is to alleviate congestion atop Japan's tallest peak and warn ... Gotemba and Fujinomiya. Mount Fuji lies between Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures. The Yamanashi side will start ...

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

SHIZUOKA—Climbers ascending Mount Fuji from the Shizuoka Prefecture side will be charged a 4,000 yen ($26) toll in this ...

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

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