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Who in their right mind doesn’t swoon at the pure thought of Mount Fuji? UNESCO didn’t name Mt. Fuji a World Heritage Site ...

While it will take some planning and pre-trip fact-checking, it is possible for trans and nonbinary travelers to experience ...

But not every ryokan is tailored toward family travelers. It’s important that you pick the right one for your needs, based on ...

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Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji's four main trails will be charged an entry fee of ¥4,000 ($27) from this summer after local authorities passed a bill on Monday. A record influx of foreign ...

When visiting Japan, travelers can stay at a traditional ryokan with a communal onsen or opt for a private dip in an open-air bath like this one in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

This decline was attributed to the way Shinkansen services brought more tourists to the area. As a result, officials from Ureshino and other affected areas have urged onsen to limit daily extraction.

Step 2: With your small wash towel, visit the washing area. These varied from onsen to onsen. Often they were quite sophisticated areas, with stools to sit on, showers and products for washing with ...