Planning your dream Japan trip? New fees and restrictions are quietly stacking upJapan is seeing a sharp rise in interest from Indian travellers, with demand spreading beyond the cherry blossom season into winter and yea...
10 Jan, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
These international destinations are about to get costlier for touristsTravellers heading abroad in 2026 face new tourist taxes. Countries like Thailand, Japan, Norway, Greece, Italy, and Spain are implementing...
09 Nov, 2025, 12.10 PM IST
China's own Mount Fuji? A hilltop in the Asian country gets a white makeover, sparks laughterA tourist attraction in Hebei province, China, has sparked online mockery for painting a small hill white to imitate Japan's Mount Fuji. Vi...
05 May, 2025, 04.12 PM IST
A Chinese man was rescued twice from Mount Fuji in four days, here’s the reasonA 27-year-old Chinese student risked his life twice to retrieve a lost phone on Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak. Despite a previous rescue...
30 Apr, 2025, 09.25 AM IST
Mount Fuji to erupt soon? Japan's government issues warning for Tokyo residentsThe Japanese government has released new guidelines for residents in case of a Mount Fuji eruption, advising them to stay home and avoid pa...
26 Mar, 2025, 09.58 AM IST
Climbing Mount Fuji in Japan will now require a $27 fee & a testStarting this summer, hikers on Mount Fuji’s four main trails will face a 4,000 yen ($27) entry fee to address overcrowding and environment...
24 Mar, 2025, 02.10 PM IST
A trip to Italy in 2025 might not be the brightest ideaItaly’s summer 2025 tourism boom, fueled by the Jubilee Year, anticipates 35 million visitors, nearly tripling 2024's numbers. This sacred ...
22 Dec, 2024, 03.54 PM IST
Japan lifts Mount Fuji barrier after tackling tourist overcrowdingMount Fuji’s views are once again visible after Fujikawaguchiko temporarily removed a barrier that had been installed in May to manage the ...
22 Aug, 2024, 10.25 AM IST
Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit touristsPark rangers on Japan's Mount Fuji launched this year's climbing season before sunrise, implementing new trail fees and capping daily hiker...
01 Jul, 2024, 12.43 PM IST
Trip to Japan becomes more expensive: Know Japan Rail ticket price & Itsukushima shrine feeJapan Rail has increased the cost of its passes and tickets. Besides, for the first time in history, a fee has been imposed on visiting the...
07 Oct, 2023, 09.04 PM IST
Mount Fuji faces overcrowding and ecological concerns as visitor numbers soarMount Fuji is facing ecological challenges and safety concerns due to the increasing number of visitors. The iconic volcano, a UNESCO World...
08 Sep, 2023, 03.08 PM IST
Japan rail pass, one of travel's great deals, gets pricierThe Japan Rail Pass, which has provided budget-friendly access to unlimited rides on Japan's local and regional lines for overseas visitors...
30 Aug, 2023, 11.20 AM IST