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.

this hot spring resort town is an easily accessible option for anyone looking to view Mount Fuji in the colder seasons. Just hop on a train or bus from Tokyo, and you'll be directly in the heart ...

In spring 2023, the town government received ... store in the town where they can take similar photos of Mount Fuji from a sidewalk in front of the store’s property. As the name suggests ...

FUEFUKI, Yamanashi Prefecture--For those who never tire of the chance of panoramic views of Mount Fuji, a new observation ... and the Isawa onsen hot spring resort and attract hordes of tourists ...

Local officials and mountaineering experts are warning against risky climbing practices on Mt. Fuji as more accidents have occurred in recent years. Four hikers died there just before the season's ...

Also read: Spring festivals around the world worth travelling for Prefectural data indicates that in 2019, five million individuals climbed Mount Fuji, marking a notable increase of three million ...

The city, which is a modest bullet train ride away from Tokyo -- with a view of Mount Fuji on the way -- is famed ... And in December Ginzan Onsen, a Japanese hot spring town with made-for ...

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 ...

This episode introduces words related to Mount Fuji. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this iconic symbol of the beauty and culture of Japan has inspired a number of memorable words and expressions.