Mount Fuji, one of Japan’s most popular attractions, is facing growing pressures from overtourism. As 2024 has seen record-breaking visitor numbers, the iconic mountain is struggling to balance ...

Mount Fuji opened to climbers using trails originating in Shizuoka Prefecture but fewer people turned out following the introduction of a climbing fee and other restrictions. Shizuoka prefectural ...

TOKYO (AP) — Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails on Japan's iconic Mount Fuji will have to book a slot and pay a fee as crowds, littering and climbers who try to rush too fast to ...

SHIZUOKA – Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture plans to charge a toll of between 3,000 yen and 5,000 yen (S$44) per person to climb Mount Fuji from next summer as part of efforts to combat overtourism. Mount ...

Shizuoka is home to Mount Fuji, an icon of Japan’s natural beauty. While the mountain is visible throughout most of Shizuoka Prefecture, it is best experienced by visiting towns like Gotemba and ...

Guests at Shizuoka’s popular Izu Panorama Park can now enjoy a new experience, following the recent opening of its Sky Garden by Ao Terrace. The new space provides an impressive observation deck for ...

Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak, opened to climbers on the Shizuoka Prefecture side on Thursday. Starting this season, new rules to prevent congestion on mountain trails, including a ¥4,000 ($27) ...

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You do not have to climb Mount Fuji to appreciate it. Often it shows up when you least expect it, across a lake, above a town ...