Mount Fuji is the highest peak and the most famous symbol of Japan, is surrounded by spectacular scenery and fascinating cultural sites. Here are ten must-see places to get immersed in the beauty and ...

Meanwhile, Shizuoka Prefecture will implement entry fees for Mount Fuji's other three trails — Fujinomiya, Subashiri, and Gotemba — which had been previously free. Skift reported last November ...

Mount Fuji, one of Japan’s most popular attractions ... three popular routes in Shizuoka – Fujinomiya, Subashiri, and Gotemba. Along with the fee, Shizuoka is planning to implement stricter ...

Gotemba and Fujinomiya trails in Shizuoka, according to the Japan Ministry of the Environment. Last season, 204,316 people climbed Mount Fuji, with 55% — or 114,857 hikers — taking the Yoshida ...

There will be no entry fee or limit on the number of climbers for the three routes of Subashiri, Gotemba and Fujinomiya. Mount Fuji lies between Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures. The Yamanashi ...

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

Climbers using the four trails on Mount Fuji will be charged a fee of 4,000 ... Shizuoka manages the Fujinomiya, Gotemba and Subashiri trails, while Yamanashi hosts the Yoshida trail.

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

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

Shizuoka is home to three of Mount Fuji’s four main climbing trails – Fujinomiya, Subashiri, and Gotemba. The entry fee will charged from this summer after local authorities passed a bill on ...

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 ...