Local officials and mountaineering experts are warning against risky climbing practices on Mt. Fuji as more accidents have occurred in recent years. Four hikers died there just before the season's ...

There are many alternative ways to experience central Japan’s sacred peak without the crowds, from hiking its sister summits ...

Mount Fuji, one of Japan’s most popular attractions, is facing growing pressures from overtourism. As 2024 has seen record-breaking visitor numbers, the iconic mountain is struggling to balance ...

Mount Fuji climbers typically exhibit six patterns of behaviors, ranging from a safe hike following an overnight stay to a ...

Last year, Yamanashi Prefecture, one of the two prefectures in which Mount Fuji stands, introduced a mandatory hiking fee for those heading up the symbol of Japan. Now Shizuoka, the other prefecture ...

Online reservations can be made at the Official Web Site for Mt. Fuji Climbing. Climbers can select the date and choose between staying overnight at a mountain lodge or making a day trip.

Climbing Mt. Fuji was supposed to be an unforgettable experience, but it quickly turned into a nightmare. 😞 From the grueling ascent to the harsh conditions, nothing went as planned.

But like other hotspots worldwide such as Venice in Italy or Maya Bay in Thailand, this is not universally welcome, ...

Mount Fuji lies between Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures ... about appropriate gear and precautions to prevent overnight climbing or trying to ascend in light clothing. After watching the ...

Yamanashi Prefecture, which introduced tolls on Japan's Mount Fuji hiking trails this summer, plans to double the fare from next summer, the Yomiuri Shimbun and the Asahi Shimbun reported on the 19th.

Climbing Mount Fuji, Japan’s most iconic landmark, is a group activity: seldom is it climbed in solitude. The recent recognition of the 3,776-metre (12,388-foot) peak as a UNESCO World Heritage ...