Kawaguchiko Station (with Mount Fuji in the background ... My vote goes towards overnight stay. 100%. Why? Because of two main reasons: 1) the Fuji Five Lakes area is massive and 2) Mt.

Travelers to Japan should seek out this mirror-like lake near Mount Fuji that promises unbeatable views of the mountain and great cherry blossom-viewing.

Climbing Mt. Fuji has always been ... re stopping for a quick break or staying overnight, these improved accommodations will make your climb more comfortable and convenient. Expect to see ...

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

Mount Fuji is taking another step toward curbing ... by closing the gate from 2 p.m. to 3 a.m. every day except for those with overnight hut reservations. "There is no other mountain in Japan ...

The Japanese government has issued guidelines for residents to stay indoors during potential Mount Fuji eruptions. The expert panel categorizes ashfall into four severity levels, issuing ...

People planning to visit Mount Fuji will be required to wear appropriate climbing gear, the local government hosting the mountain's most popular trail said, as it begins accepting reservations next ...

Mt Fuji’s climbing season (July to September) is edging ever closer. To gear up for the season, ticket prices to climb the mountain have been increased, and on Thursday April 24 Yamanashi ...

It was more than two weeks before Mt. Fuji stopped erupting. For 16 days, volcanic rock rained down on the communities at the base of the mountain, blanketing cities over 60 miles away in dense ash.

Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were to erupt. Experts recommend sheltering at home and maintaining a two ...

The Yamanashi and Shizuoka governments have set up gates at the fifth stations of all four trails on Mount Fuji, as a measure to ease crowding. The gates will be closed between 2 p.m. and 3 a.m ...