Kofu, Yamanashi Pref., April 17 (Jiji Press)--The Yamanashi prefectural government said Thursday that it will begin accepting ...

To make reservations to enter the Yoshida Trail on the Yamanashi side of the mountain, climbers are required to pay an ...

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

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 ...

Japanese authorities announced last week that they're introducing a roughly $27 (4,000 yen) entry fee for all four of Mount Fuji's main trails — doubling the fee on one of those routes — for ...

TOKYO — Hikers planning to summit Mount Fuji — Japan’s highest mountain and a popular bucket-list destination — will pay more to access its most-used trails this year as prefectural ...

Plan your day trip from Tokyo to Mount Fuji with insights on top hiking routes, viewing spots, where to eat, and the best ...

Mount Fuji is taking another step toward curbing ... for hikers wanting to traverse the UNESCO World Heritage Site's four main trails when open between July and September only, according to ...

In response, Shizuoka prefecture – the starting point for three of the four Mount Fuji trails – has added an additional measure. Prospective hikers will have to take a brief class about hiking ...

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