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Starting this summer, tourists climbing Mount Fuji via the four main routes will have to pay a fee of 4,000 yen (approximately 680,000 VND). This regulation was proposed by the Shizuoka Prefectural Government and approved by the local council on March 18th.
Starting in the summer of 2025, visitors climbing Mount Fuji via the four main routes will have to pay a fee of 4,000 yen (approximately 680,000 VND).
The fee aims to curb overcrowding and reduce environmental impact, given the increasing number of climbers. Previously, Yamanashi Prefecture – which manages the Yoshida route, the most popular path to Mount Fuji – also decided to increase the climbing fee to 4,000 yen starting this summer, double the 2,000 yen Yamanashi introduced in the summer of 2024, along with a regulation limiting the number of climbers on this route to a maximum of 4,000 per day.
In addition to charging fees, Shizuoka also implemented regulations restricting access times to three routes under its management: Fujinomiya, Gotemba, and Subashiri. Specifically, from 2 PM to 3 AM, visitors are not allowed to climb the mountain unless they have booked accommodation at mountain lodges. This regulation aims to prevent "speed climbing"—climbing to the summit without rest, which poses significant safety risks.
The fee aims to curb overcrowding and reduce environmental impact, given the increasing number of mountain climbers.
The new regulations will take effect on May 9th, before the official start of the climbing season in July. Staff will be stationed at the fifth checkpoint along the routes to check fee collection and confirm accommodation reservations for visitors.
Revenue from the mountain climbing fee will be used to cover personnel costs and improve safety measures. Previously, the Shizuoka government had asked each visitor to donate 1,000 yen to maintain the mountain, but this initiative will be discontinued when the new fee regulations are implemented.
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013, Mount Fuji is one of Japan's most famous symbols. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people flock here to conquer its 3,776-meter summit during the climbing season, which lasts until September. However, the sheer number of visitors has placed immense pressure on the area's ecosystem and infrastructure, forcing authorities to tighten control measures to ensure safety and protect the environment.
The excessive number of tourists has put significant pressure on the area's ecosystem and infrastructure.
