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

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

FUJIYOSHIDA, Yamanashi Prefecture--A climbing fee and cap on daily visitor numbers have been introduced for the first time at Mount Fuji, where the climbing season starts July 1. The measures are ...

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

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.

Authorities have also taken steps beyond Kyoto, including introducing an entry fee and a daily cap on the number of hikers climbing the famous Mount Fuji. This appeared to work, with preliminary ...

Hiking with Dad was an exercise in both silence ... The day after his death, friends and I summited Japan’s tallest peak, Mount Fuji. It was a climb filled with mixed emotions: grief for the ...

Authorities in Kyoto announced Tuesday plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan's picture-perfect ancient ...

Authorities have also taken steps beyond Kyoto, including introducing an entry fee and a daily cap on the number of hikers climbing the famous Mount Fuji. This appeared to work, with preliminary ...