We only took this ride to keep a promise to two elementary school girls, but it turned out to be well worth the ticket price.
Mt. Fuji
One climber reveals the key to climbing Mt Fuji successfully might be to do it more than once.
In separate instances, man in sandals and woman who’d never been to Mt. Fuji before both require emergency assistance to get off Japan’s tallest mountain.
All of Mt. Fuji’s four hiking trails are now open, and all of them have new rules this year.
After helicopter evacuation, college student returns to pick up something he left behind, gets himself stuck again.
Annual event in Fuji Five Lakes area offers one of the most beautiful views of the symbol of Japan.
With an active volcano below and Mt. Fuji in the distance, you’ll truly be surrounded by the raw power of nature.
Price to climb Mt Fuji doubles from Yamanashi side, Shizuoka side to charge tolls for first time.
“One-of-a-kind premium fireworks” event offers amazing views with eye-popping ticket prices.
Cozy cafe serves up a delicious breakfast and fragrant coffee, with Japan’s iconic mountain and an ocean breeze on the side.
New plan would require entry fees for all Mt. Fuji trails and standardize entry time limits.
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