Climbing Mount Fuji will now require a fee of US$27 and a test.

By Lilit Marcus Mt. Fuji is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, a world famous monument and an icon of Japan. But it has also become a crowded “waste mountain ” of millions of tourists. To try to bring more balance to this popular tourist attraction, the prefectures of Shizuoka and Yamanashi (which share Mt. Fuji) have instituted new rules before the climbing season of 2025, which lasts from July to September. First, whoever ascends to Fuji must pa…

Japan's Mount Fuji to Hike Entry Fees

Skift Take: Japanese officials believe they're taking steps to better manage visitor numbers at Mount Fuji. For now, Japan's tourism boom is showing no signs of slowing down. -Rashaad JordenRead the Complete Story On Skift

Access to Mount Fuji is limited to 4,000 visitors per day, and tourists must reserve places online. The mountain will be closed from 2 p.m. to 3 a.m. to those not staying overnight in a hut. Tourists will have to take a short safety course and pass a test to confirm their understanding of local rules. Mount Fuji is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a world-famous landmark and a symbol of Japan. But it has also become a "garbage mountain" overcrowded…

(CNN) — Mt. Fuji is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, a world famous monument and an icon of Japan. But it has also become a “waste heap” packed with millions of tourists. To try to bring more balance to this popular tourist attraction, the prefectures of Shizuoka and Yamanashi (which share Mt. Fuji) have instituted new rules before the climbing season of 2025, which lasts from July to September.The new rules First, whoever ascends to Fuji will h…

Mount Fuji is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a world-famous landmark and an icon of Japan. But it has also become a mountain overcrowded by millions of tourists. In an effort to bring more balance to the popular tourist attraction, Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures — which share Mount Fuji — have imposed new rules ahead of the 2025 climbing season, which runs from July to September. First, anyone climbing Fuji will have to pay 4,000 yen (24 euro…

Mount Fuji Tightens the Rules: New Climbing Fees and Safety Tests Introduced to Curb Overtourism

Authorities have announced that, beginning with the July-September climbing season, all visitors must pay a 4,000 yen ($27) fee to access the Yoshida Trail, the most popular route up the mountain Fuji The post Mount Fuji Tightens the Rules: New Climbing Fees and Safety Tests Introduced to Curb Overtourism appeared first on Travel in your own way.