Tourism Mount Fuji: climber cap, gate, and fees
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It may be a misspelling, but it's more fun this way.
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Shizuoka considers charging the double of Yamanashi 's Fuji fee:
The Shizuoka Prefectural Government proposes a ¥4,000 fee for climbers ascending Mount Fuji from the Shizuoka side starting next summer. This fee will manage overcrowding and reduce risky climbing attempts on Japan's highest peak. The proposal is currently under review by the prefectural assembly's culture and tourism committee. Shizuoka Prefecture plans to coordinate with neighbouring Yamanashi Prefecture before finalizing the ordinance and submitting it to the assembly in February. The fee will be collected at the fifth station of the Fujinomiya, Gotemba, and Subashiri trails. The revenue will fund safety measures and regulations on the mountain.
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The Shizuoka Prefectural Government proposes a ¥4,000 fee for climbers ascending Mount Fuji from the Shizuoka side starting next summer. This fee will manage overcrowding and reduce risky climbing attempts on Japan's highest peak. The proposal is currently under review by the prefectural assembly's culture and tourism committee. Shizuoka Prefecture plans to coordinate with neighbouring Yamanashi Prefecture before finalizing the ordinance and submitting it to the assembly in February. The fee will be collected at the fifth station of the Fujinomiya, Gotemba, and Subashiri trails. The revenue will fund safety measures and regulations on the mountain.
Shizuoka Prefecture aims to collect ¥4,000 from all Mount Fuji climbers
The proposal for an entry fee for Japan's highest mountain is designed to ease congestion at the site and prevent dangerous attempts to scale the peak.
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A permanent gate has been installed at the entrance to Mt. Fuji's fifth station in Yamanashi Prefecture and was officially unveiled on 13 June. Local authorities introduced a new measure to curb dangerous climbing practices. According to the prefecture, the steel-framed gate measures approximately 8 metres in width and 3.5 metres in height, with construction costs totalling around 15 million yen.
From 1 July, marking the start of the summer climbing season, the gate will be open daily from 3 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed outside of these hours. To manage crowding and promote safety, the number of climbers will be limited to 4,000 per day, and each climber will be required to pay a 4,000-yen fee per trip. Security staff will be present at the gate around the clock during the climbing period. However, those with reservations at mountain lodges will be permitted to pass even when the gate is closed. A key safety issue the gate aims to address is "bullet climbing"—a risky practice where climbers ascend overnight without rest. A temporary gate installed in 2024 has already significantly reduced such hazardous attempts.
From 1 July, marking the start of the summer climbing season, the gate will be open daily from 3 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed outside of these hours. To manage crowding and promote safety, the number of climbers will be limited to 4,000 per day, and each climber will be required to pay a 4,000-yen fee per trip. Security staff will be present at the gate around the clock during the climbing period. However, those with reservations at mountain lodges will be permitted to pass even when the gate is closed. A key safety issue the gate aims to address is "bullet climbing"—a risky practice where climbers ascend overnight without rest. A temporary gate installed in 2024 has already significantly reduced such hazardous attempts.
Mt. Fuji Sets Up Permanent Gate
A permanent gate has been installed at the Yamanashi Prefecture entrance to the fifth station of Mt. Fuji, unveiled on June 13. Authorities hope the new measure will help address the ongoing problem of reckless climbing attempts.
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For the first time in three years, Shizuoka Prefecture recorded no deaths from mountaineering accidents this summer, though water-related incidents told a different story. Between 1 July and 31 August 2025, there were 48 mountain accidents, down 14 from the same period last year. Deaths dropped from seven in 2024 to none this year, making it the first summer without a single mountaineering fatality since 2022.
Roughly 70% of such accidents take place on Mount Fuji, and police said the new entry restrictions and required pre-climb safety briefings introduced this season likely helped raise awareness and reduce risks. By contrast, accidents in rivers and the sea increased. Authorities counted 25 cases, seven more than last summer, with fatalities rising to 12, an increase of five.
Roughly 70% of such accidents take place on Mount Fuji, and police said the new entry restrictions and required pre-climb safety briefings introduced this season likely helped raise awareness and reduce risks. By contrast, accidents in rivers and the sea increased. Authorities counted 25 cases, seven more than last summer, with fatalities rising to 12, an increase of five.
No Deaths on Mount Fuji This Summer for First Time in Three Years
Shizuoka Prefecture saw no fatalities from mountaineering accidents this summer for the first time in three years, while deaths from water-related accidents increased sharply.
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