In the fall of 2020, the town of Tsushima’s Watazumi Shrine was damaged by a typhoon that struck the area, destroying one of its torii gates that rises out of the bay waters adjacent to the shrine. In ...

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

“There are people out there who want a temple, even a mountain temple ... Owning a temple, shrine or church recognized as a religious corporation in Japan can confer sizeable tax benefits.

This lesser-visited town in Japan is a dream destination featuring hot springs, rich history, and breathtaking scenery for an ...

Japan's Mount Fuji introduces a £20 climbing fee and new restrictions to tackle overtourism and safety concerns.

Mount Yoshino offers a good (and beautiful) reason to get out of Tokyo and Kyoto and venture off the beaten path.

Mt. Yoshino is one of the top destinations for cherry blossom viewing in Japan.

From subtropical islands to chilled-out ski resorts, there are so many places in Japan that don't suffer from the overtourism ...

Japan 's official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country's favorite flower, declaring ...

Natsuko Sodeyama, a Shizuoka prefecture official, said: “There is no other mountain in Japan that attracts that many people ...

But it has also become a “trash mountain ... Japan are trying to find ways to balance the revenue brought in by foreign travelers with the challenges of overtourism. The Itsukushima Shrine ...