From Mt Fuji to onsens, cafes, and more, explore Fujiyoshida, the filming location of 'The Hot Spot', a new Japanese sci-fi ...

The town of Fuji Kawaguchiko is known for its view of Mt. Fuji – but if local officials get their way, it won't be any more. After too many tourists flocked to the small town to get a glimpse of ...

As the symbol and pride of Japan, Mt Fuji has naturally inspired ... that affords an uninterrupted view of this Unesco World Heritage Site. Photo: Tourism Shizuoka JapanAo Terrace at the summit ...

SHIZUOKA--Along with registering to climb three trails to Mount Fuji's summit from Shizuoka Prefecture, climbers will be urged to take a "manners lesson" on the internet in advance from this summer.

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

This view of Mt. Fuji went viral, turning the surrounding ... Climbers using the other three trails, all on the Shizuoka Prefecture side, will still be asked only for a donation of 1,000 yen.

though Shizuoka prefecture hasn’t announced a daily limit. You can make your reservation at the official Mt Fuji climbing site here.

TOKYO -- Mount Fuji becomes crowded with hikers during the summer, with its trails known for their serious traffic jams. One factor contributing to this is when many hikers aim to view the sunrise ...

while neighboring Shizuoka Prefecture passed a bill on Monday to also charge 4,000 yen for its three trails, which were previously free. Thanks in part to the new restrictions, the number of climbers ...

Mount Fuji is a UNESCO World heritage site, a world-famous landmark and an icon of Japan. But it has also become a “trash mountain” overcrowded by millions of tourists. To try and bring more balance ...

Mount Fuji is taking another step toward curbing ... So some restrictions are necessary to ensure their safety," Natsuko Sodeyama, a Shizuoka prefecture official, told Japan Times.