Japanese authorities have just instituted new rules for climbing the iconic Mont Fuji, the tallest peak of the country standing at 3.776 metres along any of its four main paths, requiring tourists to have a $27 permit and pass a test that confirms they understand important information about hiking safety and local customs in the area and to establish a measure to deter overtourism.
The large number of visitors has resulted in significant littering and other negative environmental impacts on the mount and despite the new restrictions, over 200.000 climbers still attempt top reach the summit of Mount Fuji each season, a high number of them for sunrise without proper rest, leading to safety concerns, highlighting the need for further measures.
Overcrowding has also affected local communities, with residents of Fujikawaguchiko blocking views of the mountain to stop tourists from gathering in certain areas and this new measure hopes to deter the invasion of visitors and ensure the security protocols at the site are followed.
Mout Fuji, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an active volcano about 100 kilometres southwest of the capital of the country, Tokyo, a mountain that is the result of volcanic activity that began approximately 100. 000 years ago.
Commonly called " Fuji – san" , a pilgrimage site for centuries, this peak is considered one of Japan's 3 sacred mountains, its iconic profile is the subject of numerous works of art, notably Edo Period prints by Hokusai and Hiroshige and summit hikes remain a popular activity.
Overtourism continues to be a major problem for populations in many parts of the world, and Mount Fuji is no exception to the rule, the dramatic increase in the number of visitors is causing pollution and safety problems.
The mount is becoming known as a "mountain of garbage" as many people leave their garbage behind without considering the negative effects it has on the regional flora and fauna.
To help clean up the mountain and preserve its environment, Japanese authorities had already introduced in 2024, a fee and maximum limit on daily visitors.
Kotaro Nagasaki, Governor of Yamanashi, a prefecture that oversees hiking activities at this emblematic peak said that by strongly promoting comprehensive safety measures to climb Mount Fuji will ensure that this treasure of the world is passed on to future generations.
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