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Mount Fuji trails now require $27 entry fee to curb crowds
Starting with the new tourist season, accessing the trails leading to Mount Fuji will cost 4,000 yen (about $27). The ...
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Mount Fuji hikers to be charged $27 on all trails
Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji's four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen ($27) from this summer, ...
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Mt. Fuji finally has its iconic snowcap, latest ever in 130 years
KOFU—Mount Fuji donned its first snowcap this season on Nov. 7, the latest in 130 years. The Kofu Local Meteorological Office, which makes the annual official announcement, said officials ...
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Dreams of Mt. Fuji: A foreign guide's endless climb
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 ...