FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi Prefecture—Two municipalities at the foot of Mount Fuji plan to introduce an accommodation tax as early as 2026 to improve the local tourism industry and fight ...

TOKYO — Fewer climbers tackled Mount Fuji during this year’s hiking season, preliminary figures show, after Japanese authorities introduced an entry fee and a daily cap on numbers to fight ...

The mountain is covered in snow most of the year but during the summer many trudge through the night to see the sunrise from the 3,776-metre (12,388-foot) summit. This year, an entry fee of 2,000 ...

Mount Fuji – Japan’s iconic active volcano that’s been dormant since 1707 – rises 12,389 feet above its landscape. Its snow-capped peak, the tallest in Japan, has captivated hearts and inspired ...

The ridge straddles the city of Fuefuki and the town of Fuji-Kawaguchiko, both in Yamanashi Prefecture. “Mount Fuji seen from Twin Terrace is the best in Japan,” said Masakatsu Okawa ...

with the local governor of Yamanashi region warning that "Mount Fuji is screaming". (Photo: AFP) Fewer climbers tackled Mount Fuji during this year's hiking season, preliminary figures show, after ...

Most of the days we are there Mt. Fuji is expecting moderate rain and cloudiness. We really want to visit there, but may have to do on the spur of the moment with no tour booking. Has anyone done this ...