There are many alternative ways to experience central Japan’s sacred peak without the crowds, from hiking its sister summits to touring vineyards on the mountain’s slopes.

On a clear day, 3,776-meter Mount Fuji appears to be sitting ... to drive along that stretch of the road. Exasperated, the town government put up a “No Crossing” sign on the sidewalk and ...

have become headaches for authorities seeking to clean up the site, which Japanese people hold sacred. Mount Fuji was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013, further boosting its appeal.

Climbing Mount Fuji may be about to get a lot easier, as officials are believed to be eying up a new tram system to ... new tram will reduce pollution from road vehicles. In addition to limiting ...

TRD will remain off-road focused, and GR (Gazoo Racing ... When I finally did reach the curvy roads leading up to Mt. Fuji, I was not shocked to find the GR Yaris morph into a wonderful canyon ...

Mount Fuji is one of the iconic symbols of Japan, a source of inspiration for artists for centuries and a can't-miss destination for modern-day tourists. It is also an active volcano. Last week ...

Last year, Yamanashi Prefecture, one of the two prefectures in which Mount Fuji stands, introduced a mandatory hiking fee for those heading up the symbol of Japan. Now Shizuoka, the other prefecture ...

Local officials say Mt. Fuji facilities are not ready for climbers during the closure period. The officials say the trails are currently barricaded about halfway up because they are not maintained ...