富士山ふじさん、「入山いりやま料りょう」４０００円えんを徴収ちょうしゅうへ　オーバーツーリズムとのバランスを模索もさく

Mount Fuji is registered as a World Heritage site and is a global tourist attraction, symbolizing Japan, but in recent years, it is becoming a mountain of garbage due to the millions of tourists visiting.

In response to this situation, while exploring the balance of popular tourist destinations, Shizuoka Prefecture and Yamanashi Prefecture have decided to collect a climbing fee of 4,000 yen during this summers climbing season.

The climbing season for Mount Fuji is from July to September

People who climb Mount Fuji first need to pay an entrance fee of 4,000 yen.

In addition, to limit the number of climbers to 4,000 per day, online reservations are required.

The entrance fee was introduced for the first time last year, and the amount at that time was 2,000 yen.

Before that, they were calling for a voluntary cooperation fee of 1000 yen per person.

Last year, Governor Kotaro Nagasaki of Yamanashi Prefecture stated that by promoting safety measures for climbing Mount Fuji, they would ensure that this world treasure is passed on securely to future generations.

The problem is not only that the number of people climbing the mountain is increasing.

There were also climbers who required medical attention because they were inappropriately dressed, such as wearing sandals or flip-flops, or because they did not bring proper equipment or sufficient water.

In response to this, Shizuoka Prefecture took additional measures

People who wish to climb must take a brief course on climbing safety and local regulations, and then pass a short test to confirm their understanding of the content.

New restrictions will also be imposed on the time of mountain climbing

Except for those staying at the mountain hut, entry to the mountain is prohibited from 2 PM to 3 AM.

In tourist destinations across Japan, there is a growing movement to find ways to balance the income brought by foreign tourists with the challenges associated with overtourism.

On Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture, where the World Heritage Site Itsukushima Shrine is located, the collection of a visit tax as a means to manage popular photo spots began in 2023.

In winter, Otaru City in Hokkaido, known for its snow and hot springs, has to hire security guards to manage the influx of tourists.