The Japanese prefecture of Yamanashi has resorted to the toll to protect the stated environment from UNESCO.
Starting this summer, hikers will have to Pay to get on Mount Fuji For one of its four main paths. According to a new invoice approved on Monday, an entrance rate of 4,000 yen (24.70 euros) For the high season.
The highest mountain in Japan tries to face excessive tourism. The spectacular increase in visitors is causing pollution and safety problems. To help clean the mountain and preserve the surrounding environment, the authorities introduced in 2024 A rate and a daily limit of visitors on the most popular path.
Monte Fuji hikers will have to pay 24 euros
Last summer, visitors to Mount Fuji had to Pay 2,000 yen (12.35 euros) for Yoshida Path. This is the most popular ascension thanks to its easy access from Tokyo and the frequency of the refuges of the mountains along the path that offer accommodation and meals.
The Japanese Prefecture Government of Yamanashi, which supervises the hiking activities in this declared place World Heritage for UnescoHe considered it necessary to introduce the toll to protect the environment.
Also established A limit of 4,000 hikers per day On the Yoshida route to deconger it. Now, the fee to travel the emblematic path 4,000 yen (24.70 euros) doubledA position that will also apply to three other routes that were previously free.
The hikers will have to pay between July and September, which is the High climbing season. Last year, the authorities said that the income would be used to build refuges Along the path for use In case of volcanic eruption and to keep the hiking path.
Since 2014, the mountaineers have also been encouraged on the mountains by any of its paths a Voluntarily pay 1,000 yen (6.20 euros) per person for the conservation of the place.
Monte Fuji regulations help to fight excessive tourism
The restrictions introduced last year were effective, since Have reduced the number of visitors which amounted to Mount Fuji from 221,322 in 2023 to 204,316, according to the data of the Ministry of the Environment of Japan.
Another measure adopted last year for Stop excessive tourism In a nearby city it was also effective. Fujikawagaguchiko was so tired of the crowd of tourists who built a huge fence that blocked the sight What they were looking for: Mount Fuji.
A black fence to avoid tourist photos
20 meters in length and 2.5 meters high, covered by a black shirt, Prevented tourists from becoming Autofotos with Mount Fuji behindAfter accidents have occurred for launching waste, dangerously cross the traffic, ignore the traffic lights and invade private properties.
The barrier retired in August from Attention before the forecast of a typhoonBut the authorities have decided not to install it to verify its effectiveness. However, they warned that it could be reported again if tourists return to large numbers.
