THE Monte Fuji UNESCO World Heritage and Symbol of Japan has become a world-famous tourist destination. However, it also became a “mountain of garbage”, overwhelmed by millions of tourists.
To try to restore balance and preserve this attraction, the municipalities of Shizuoka and Yamanashi, who share Mount Fuji, implemented New rules for the 2025 climbing season which goes from July to September.
Now, all who climb the fuji will have to pay 4,000 yen (about $ 152) for a license. In addition, it will be necessary number of visitors will be limited to 4,000 per day .
The amount is double what was charged in 2024, when the mandatory fee for tourists was implemented. Before that, an optional 1,000 yen (R $ 38) per person was suggested.
“Monte Fuji, a world treasure, will be preserved for future generations through comprehensive climbing security measures,” he said Koutaro Nagasaki Governor of Yamanashi, last year.
The increase in the number of tourists is not the only problem . Some climbers needed medical attention because they are using inappropriate equipment such as sandals and slippers, or not taking the right equipment and enough water.
In response, Shizuoka City Hall – a starting point of three of the four ways for Mount Fuji – created a new requirement. Climbers should participate in a brief safety class on the trail and local rules followed by a test to ensure that they understood the information.
Another measure will be the restriction of schedules on the mountain. Mount Fuji will be closed from 2 pm to 3 am every day for those who are not staying in one of the shelters. These shelters, located along the trails, can be rented by those who choose to stay overnight, rather than trying to conclude the climb in a single day.
Several attractions for Japan are looking for ways to balance the profits generated by tourists with the challenges of excessive tourism.
The Itsukushima Sanctuary, famous for the Torii floating gate in Hiroshima, began charging a ticket in 2023 to manage the large number of tourists visiting the place to take photos.
The city of Otaru, famous for its snow -hot thermal waters, had to hire security guards to control the crowds that fill it every winter.
The problem of excessive tourism is not exclusive to Japan. This month there were several episodes of inadequate behavior of tourists.
In mid -March, an American tourist caused international indignation by being filmed by stealing a mother’s wombat puppy and running away with him.
On March 7, a Pennsylvania man was caught trying to go through the safety of an airport in New Jersey with a living turtle hidden in his pants.
A video viralized showing two clients urinating in a hotpot broth in a China restaurant, leading the chain to offer reimbursements to customers.
In Ireland, an activist tries to prevent tourists from touching the breasts of the famous Molly Malone statue in Dublin.
Unruly attitudes on airplanes also increased, and March was a particularly agitated month. Over the past three weeks, there have been incidents of bites, pushing, rosary -taking, plans to talk to President Trump, and even stupid bathrooms to the plane to have to return.
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