Battling overtourism and littering, Mount Fuji will now double its tourist tax. Here's what travelers should know.

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Japan's Mount Fuji introduces a £20 climbing fee and new restrictions to tackle overtourism and safety concerns.

Those heading to Mount Fuji later this year will be shelling out a bit more money to climb the iconic Japanese mountain.

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 ...

In addition to the fee, climbers will also be required to make a reservation via the official Mt Fuji climbing site. The ...

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while neighbouring Shizuoka region passed a bill on Monday to also charge 4,000 yen for its three trails, which were previously free. Thanks in part to the new restrictions, the number of climbers who ...

Shizuoka Prefecture. Previous estimates indicated that lava would reach the city, located on the southwest side of Mount Fuji, within two hours. The new data suggests it would also reach the area ...

The town is installing a black vinyl banner to block the view of Mount Fuji at the site. The city of Fuji-Yoshida, east of Fuji-Kawaguchiko, also plans to introduce an accommodation tax in fiscal ...