Mount Fuji is the highest peak and the most famous symbol of Japan, is surrounded by spectacular scenery and fascinating ...

Plan your day trip from Tokyo to Mount Fuji with insights on top hiking routes, viewing spots, where to eat, and the best ...

geologists warn (view from Chureito Pagoda). Gilles Mingasson At Tsuru University, where he has taught sociology, he pioneered the field of “Fuji-ology.” He lectures on the mountain’s ...

It's nearly impossible to conquer the iconic Chureito Pagoda in the ... of lava with religious rituals at the shrine. Climbing Japan's iconic Mount Fuji is prohibited for most of the year.

Prospective hikers to the Japanese tourist site will have to take a class about hiking safety and local rules.