Also known as a "departure tax", this tax was introduced in 2019. It is automatically included in travel fares and applies to ...

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

Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were ...

Mount Fuji becomes crowded with hikers during the summer, with its trails known for their serious traffic jams. One factor ...

Climbing Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site and iconic symbol of Japan, is about to change significantly with new regulations aimed at combatting overtourism. Starting in 2025, visitors will ...

Those heading to Mount Fuji later this year to climb the iconic mountain will be shelling out a bit more money.

Japan's Mount Fuji introduces a £20 climbing fee and new restrictions to tackle overtourism and safety concerns.

A UNESCO World heritage site, Mount Fuji has seen an abundance of tourists from all over the world in recent years.To bring ...

Those heading to Mount Fuji later this year will be shelling out a bit more money to climb the iconic Japanese mountain.

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Murphy, a bald eagle who stole hearts around the world for incubating a rock like it was his own offspring, died after violent thunderstorms roared through ...

Visitors will begin facing the fee from this summer, as officials look to protect the UNESCO-designated environment amid a surge in tourists.

Last year, Yamanashi prefecture — where Mount Fuji is located — introduced a 2,000 yen (Rs 1,144) fee for the Yoshida Trail, ...