Climbing Mount Fuji will now require a $27 fee and a test
Prospective hikers to the Japanese tourist site will have to take a class about hiking safety and local rules.
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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.
‘Stock up, stay indoors’: Japan unveils contingency planning for what happens if Mount Fuji erupts
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Tours offer off-peak options for viewing sunrise at Mt. Fuji to combat trail congestion
Mount Fuji becomes crowded with hikers during the summer, with its trails known for their serious traffic jams. One factor ...
£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.
Shizuoka joins Yamanashi to charge 4,000 yen for Mt. Fuji climb
SHIZUOKA—Climbers ascending Mount Fuji from the Shizuoka Prefecture side will be charged a 4,000 yen ($26) toll in this ...
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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.
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Japan introduces new rules for climbing Mount Fuji amid over tourism
A UNESCO World heritage site, Mount Fuji has seen an abundance of tourists from all over the world in recent years.To bring ...
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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 ...