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

Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji's four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen ... to Japan has sparked ...

All 4 trails up Japan’s tallest mountain will cost more to use this year. Curbs on ‘bullet climbing’ rapid ascents will also ...

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

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

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

Japan has introduced a hefty entry fee for all four of the main trails of Mount Fuji amid overtourism.According to ...

Last year, Japan started collecting entry fees of ¥2,000 (£10) per head from people climbing the famous volcano to limit the ...

Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji's four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen from this summer, after ...

The mountain will be closed from 2 p.m to 3 a.m every day to anyone who isn’t staying overnight in a hut. These hiking huts are located along the Fuji trails and are available to rent for people ...

Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji's four main trails will be charged an entry ... alarm about overcrowding on the nation's highest mountain, a once-peaceful pilgrimage site.

Major trail congestion The hike to observe the sunrise at the summit of Mount Fuji is not an easy one. Most tours aim to reach a mountain hut at the seventh or eighth station by the early evening ...