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.

KOFU--A rubber-tired tramway guided by magnetic markers embedded in the road has emerged as the likely new transit system for ...

KOFU--The Yamanashi prefectural government announced on Dec. 20 a plan to cap the number of Mount Fuji climbers at 4,000 per day and set up a gate at the fifth station on the Yoshida trail.

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.

The Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko constructed a large black screen in front of a popular view of Mount Fuji to deter tourists from overcrowding the area. The Yamanashi prefecture, home of the ...

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, 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 ...

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 ...

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.