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Climbing Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site and iconic symbol of Japan, is about to change significantly with new regulations aimed at combatting overtourism. Starting in 2025, visitors will ...

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

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

A UNESCO World heritage site, Mount Fuji has seen an abundance of tourists from all over the world in recent years.To bring ...

The new 4,000 yen fee (USD $27) is double the amount of the original "tourist tax" that was instituted in 2024.

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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Visitors will begin facing the fee from this summer, as officials look to protect the UNESCO-designated environment amid a surge in tourists.

Last year, Yamanashi prefecture — where Mount Fuji is located — introduced a 2,000 yen (Rs 1,144) fee for the Yoshida Trail, ...

Travelers wishing to hike the iconic Mount Fuji will have to pay double the toll as Japan cites pollution and safety concerns ...

Starting this summer, hikers on Mount Fujis four main trails will face a 4,000 yen ($27) entry fee to address overcrowding ...