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Mount Fuji is Japan’s tallest mountain, and many would also say its most beautiful. But a less desirable superlative it’s also picked up in recent years is being Japan’s most notoriously crowded ...
Battling overtourism and littering, Mount Fuji will now double its tourist tax. Here's what travelers should know.
Many hikers who underestimated the mountain's trails by wearing ... a video and pass a test on hiking safety, environmental protection and local rules. Mount Fuji isn't the only place in Japan ...
Last year, Yamanashi region -- home to Mount Fuji -- introduced a 2,000 yen ($14) entry fee plus an optional donation for the active volcano's most popular hiking route, the Yoshida Trail.
Japan's Izu Peninsula is home to delicious seafood, beautiful coastal scenery, and relaxing onsens. Here's how to plan a ...
While it may be the deadliest volcano in the continental U.S., some say it's a relatively "easy" climb for those in good ...
In an effort to control numbers and ensure hikers' safety, strict new regulations and fines are being implemented in the Cinque Terre National Park ...
Currently, climbers who hike from the mountain ... including trails on the Shizuoka side. There were about 3,800 bullet climbers on Mount Fuji this summer, and some were seen sleeping on the ...
The cool, shady mountain slopes were ideal for hiking ... Our days on the Izu Geo Trail were full of learning, hiking, and eating delicious local foods, and I always looked forward to soaking ...
Digital travel platform Agoda is inviting travelers to reach for the stars with its curated list of Asia's most dazzling ...