Mount Fuji to Implement 4,000 Yen Entry Fee for All Hiking Trails

New measures aim to address overcrowding, environmental concerns, and safety risks as tourist numbers remain high.

Starting this summer, all four main hiking trails of Mount Fuji will require a 4,000 yen ($27) entry fee, doubling the fee for the Yoshida Trail and introducing charges for Shizuoka's three trails for the first time.
The measures, approved by Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures, are part of efforts to manage overtourism and protect the mountain's environment and climbers' safety.
Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site and sacred landmark, attracts over 200,000 climbers annually during its July-September climbing season.
Climber numbers declined from 221,322 in 2023 to 204,316 in 2024, partly due to earlier restrictions like entry caps and online reservations on the Yoshida Trail.
The new entry fees align with broader efforts across Japan to address overtourism, including similar policies at other iconic destinations like Kyoto and Himeji.