Japan begins charging an entrance fee to Mount Fuji for the first time.

These measures aim to reduce congestion and ensure safety on the most popular route, the Yoshida Trail from Yamanashi Prefecture, which is used by approximately 60% of climbers attempting to reach Japan's highest peak.

The number of visitors is limited to 4,000 per day, not including those who reserve a spot in one of the tents along the winding trail leading to the 3,776m summit, where climbers can purchase refreshments and spend the night.

Mount Fuji, the country's national symbol, is Japan's most popular tourist destination.

Although reservations can be made for up to 3,000 climbers, the remaining 1,000 spots will be reserved for those who show up without prior registration.

The current fee is 2,000 yen (US$12.43) per climber. The revenue will be used to cover the costs of security personnel and trail maintenance.

Visitors will be allowed to pass through the wooden gate installed at the fifth station, near the mountainside, only between 3 a.m. and 4 p.m., unless they have reserved a hut on the mountain.

Yamanashi Prefecture officials said the fee is the first regulation of its kind to be implemented on a mountain in Japan. Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki said the measures are aimed at combating overtourism , according to Asahi .

The climbing season for Mount Fuji lasts until September 10th.

This year, the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan is expected to increase sharply, partly due to the weak yen.

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