It receives 90% of the mountain’s visitors, most whom take buses, taxis and EV cars from Tokyo along the Fuji Subaru Line mountain road, says Izumi.

More than 300,000 hikers ascend Mount Fuji every year, creating congestion, overcrowding, ... authorities are reportedly optimistic that the new tram will reduce pollution from road vehicles.

Mount Fuji, Japan's highest and most iconic peak stands 12,389 feet. Climbing the statuesque mountain presents a unique adventure blending a physical challenge with stunning beauty and cultural ...

KOFU--A rubber-tired tramway guided by magnetic markers embedded in the road has emerged as the likely new transit system for climbers and visitors on Mount Fuji, the Yamanashi prefectural government ...

Fujikawaguchiko, Japan, known for its photo spots, began constructing a screen to block the view of Mount Fuji; foreign tourists have triggered complaints from residents.

With 2023 marking the 10th anniversary of Mount Fuji’s designation as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, authorities are debating how to curb the number of tourists on Japan’s highest ...

Every year, around 220,000 people come to climb Mount Fuji, ... to sushi and salty, miso-based broths. As I leave, he insists on giving me a bottle and a bunch of grapes for the road.

Mount Fuji photo row highlights Japan's overtourism crisis. ... In an attempt to stop selfie-obsessed tourists blocking the road, the local authorities put up black netting to block the coveted view.

Japan's Mount Fuji Eyes China-Made Tram to Transport Hikers, Source Says By Mariko Katsumura TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese authorities seeking to reduce the carbon footprint and overcrowding at Mount ...

The unique view of "Mount Fuji Lawson" made it a popular photo spot for tourists A barrier that was erected to block a popular view of Mount Fuji has been taken down after successfully deterring ...