There is an old Japanese saying that to climb Fuji once is wise, to climb it twice is to proclaim oneself a fool.” ...

FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO ... and one of the highlights of my trip to Japan,” said a 24-year-old tourist from Wales who appeared satisfied with his images of Mount Fuji. According to the town government ...

FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi Prefecture—Two municipalities at the foot of Mount Fuji ... Lake Saiko and Lake Shojiko, four of the so-called Fuji Five Lakes at the foot of Japan’s tallest ...

Many tourists who arrive in Japan put climbing Mount Fuji high on their list of things to do. This summer they were back in big numbers to tackle the country's most iconic peak. Often they find ...

Mt. Fuji’s climbing season typically lasts from July through August. During these two months, trails are crowded and mountain huts are packed, with people sleeping close to each other on the floor.

Climbing Japan's iconic Mount Fuji is prohibited for most of the ... and maybe even a waddling swan or two await you at Lake Kawaguchiko. Whether you're a photographer chasing perfect Fuji shots ...

On a grey, rainy Saturday a steady stream of tour buses arrive at a base station of Japan's Mount Fuji depositing dozens of lightly dressed foreign tourists in front of souvenir shops and restaurants.