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

The first such tour was held in August 2023. It was a two-night, three-day tour where participants watched the sunrise at the seventh and eighth stations on Mount Fuji. On the first day, participants ...

Mount Fuji is covered by snow for most of the year, making the period between July and September the best time to climb. Many climbers scale the volcano at night in hopes of catching a glimpse ...

stating that “the top of Mount Fuji burned itself … the light from lava illuminated the night sky.” On the other hand, no records of the incident have emerged from the Kai (present-day ...

If you’re not one for hiking but still want a good exploration, then continue on to let me tell you where to go for the best view of the most famous mountain in Japan, Mount Fuji! This one is ...

Many tourists who arrive in Japan put climbing Mount Fuji high on their list of things ... climbers are banned from going up the mountain at night. Officials stopped this so-called "bullet ...

Mount Fuji is covered in snow for most of the year, but during the summer hiking season many trudge up its steep, rocky slopes through the night to see the sunrise. The symmetrical mountain has been ...

TOKYO -- Mount Fuji becomes crowded with hikers during the ... such as, "You have to walk the heavily congested trail to the summit without much sleep," and, "The mountain huts are at high ...