Climbing on the Fuji now costs $ 27 and a test
Climbing on the Fuji now costs $ 27 and a test
The Mount Fuji is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but also a world-famous landmark and a symbol of Japan. Unfortunately, in recent years he has developed into a " Müllberg "
New regulations for Mount Fuji
In order to create a better balance for this popular tourist attraction, the prefectures Shizuoka and Yamanashi, who share the Mount Fuji, have introduced new rules for the 2025 climbing season. This lasts from July to September.
From now on, everyone who wants to climb the Fuji must pay a fee of 4,000 yen (approx. $ 27) for approval. In addition, visitors have to book their time windows online, since the number of daily visitors is limited to 4,000 people.
The fee is twice as high as in 2024 in the first year in which the obligation "Tourist tax" was introduced for the mountain. Previously there was a recommended voluntary donation of 1,000 yen per person.
"Due to the consistent promotion of comprehensive security measures when climbing Mount Fuji, we will make sure that this treasure of the world will be preserved for future generations," said Koutaro Nagasaki, the governor of the Yamanashi Prefecture, last year.
security measures for hikers
The increasing number of people on the mountain not only brings challenges, but also security problems. Some hikers needed medical help because they wore inappropriate clothing such as sandals and flip-flops or did not bring enough water and equipment.
The Shizuoka prefecture - the starting point for three of the four hiking trails to Mount Fuji - took an additional measure for three of the four hiking trails. Future hikers have to take part in a short course of hiking safety and local rules and then take a short test to check their understanding.
opening times and accommodation options
Another restriction concerns the access times to the mountain. The Mount Fuji is closed every day from 2 p.m. to 3 a.m. for everyone who does not stay in a hut overnight. These hiking huts are located along the Fuji hiking trails and can be rented by people who decide to stay overnight instead of completing the entire hike in one day.
over -tourism in Japan and worldwide
More and more attractions in Japan are trying to find a balance between the income from tourism and the challenges of over-tourism. For example, the Itsukushima shrine, better known as the "floating Torii", an entry fee in 2023 to be raised to better manage the popular photo spot.
The snowy onsen-city otaru had to patrol and control the crowds that flock there every winter.
The problems of over-tourism are not limited to Japan. Last month, the behavior of travelers led to international a stir. So an American tourist filmed in mid-March when she was a Baby-wombat from his mother and with him sprinted away. A man from Pennsylvania was caught on March 7, as he was with a Turtle in his pants went through the security control of an airport in New Jersey. A video of two guests, the urine what the restaurant chain prompted to offer reimbursements.
In Ireland, an activist tries to keep tourists from the breasts of the famous Molly Malone statue in Dublin to stake .
Air travel has always been a focal point for improper behavior, but the past month was particularly noticeable. In the past three weeks there have been numerous disturbing incidents, including Bissen , Schubserei , the swallowing of rosary wreaths , plans, with President Trump to speak , and toilets that clogged
Note from the editor: CNNS Junko Ogura and Maureen O’Hare contributed to this report.