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

A ceremony has been held at the foot of Mount Fuji before the trails open to pray for the safety of those climbing Japan's ...

Hayama offers cleaner beaches, better vibes, chill events and views of Mt. Fuji, all just a short ride from Tokyo.

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The anemone, named Discoactis tritentaculata, or “umi-no-Fujisan,” which translates to “Mount Fuji of the ocean” in Japanese, ...

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You can also enjoy a direct sight of Mt Fuji from the free alfresco footbath and the Katsuragi Saryou café. Don’t miss the historical Katsuragi Shrine, founded during the Heian period (794-1185).

To try and bring more balance to this popular tourist attraction, Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures – who share Mount Fuji – have instituted new rules ahead of the 2025 climbing season, which lasts ...

For centuries, Mount Fuji has been a sacred site for Shinto and Buddhist pilgrims, with a shrine at its summit dedicated to Konohanasakuya-hime, the mountain’s Shinto goddess.