If you want to climb Mount Fuji, you’ll need a reservation, a safety test, and more money
Battling overtourism and littering, Mount Fuji will now double its tourist tax. Here's what travelers should know.
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Permit to Hike Mt. Fuji Now Costs $27, Plus Required Test
The new 4,000 yen fee (USD $27) is double the amount of the original "tourist tax" that was instituted in 2024.
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Climbing Mount Fuji will now require a $27 fee and a test
To try and bring more balance to this popular tourist attraction, Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures – who share Mount Fuji – ...
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Japan's Mount Fuji to Hike Entry Fees
Those heading to Mount Fuji later this year will be shelling out a bit more money to climb the iconic Japanese mountain.
Trekkers in Japan face hike in charges to climb Mount Fuji amid concerns over pollution and crowding
In July 2024, Japan introduced the first toll payment and restricted the daily number of hikers on the Yoshida trail to 4,000 ...
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Higher fees, new restrictions await Mount Fuji climbers this season
Last year, Yokota Outdoor Recreation increased its Mount Fuji trip fare by $20 to a total of $90. At Camp Zama, headquarters of U.S. Army Japan, outdoor recreation prices for Fuji trips are unlikely ...
£20 fee launched to climb one of world's most famous mountain - 'too many tourists'
Japan's Mount Fuji introduces a £20 climbing fee and new restrictions to tackle overtourism and safety concerns.
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If you want to climb Mount Fuji, you’ll need a reservation, a safety test, and more money
Now people need to attend a short class with a video and pass a test on hiking safety, environmental protection and local rules. Mount Fuji isn't the only place in Japan that's been struggling ...
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Climbing Mount Fuji will now require a $27 fee and a test
To try and bring more balance to this popular tourist attraction, Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures – who share Mount Fuji – have instituted new rules ahead of the 2025 climbing season ...