Japan has introduced sweeping new measures for Mount Fuji’s 2025 climbing season, including a uniform entrance fee of ¥4,000 (around £20) for all four of its main trails. The move, which begins in ...

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Until now, only the Yoshida trail required payment, while the other three remained free. Shizuoka is home to three of Mount Fuji ’s four main climbing trails: Fujinomiya, Subashiri, and Gotemba.

In 2025, the Yoshida Trail on the Yamanashi Prefecture side opens on July 1, while trails from Shizuoka Prefecture open on July 10.

FUJI-YOSHIDA, Yamanashi Prefecture—The climbing season on Mount Fuji kicked off on July 1 with the opening of the Yoshida trail in Yamanashi Prefecture.

Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak, opened to climbers on the Shizuoka Prefecture side on Thursday. Starting this season, new rules to prevent congestion on mountain trails, including a 4,000-yen entry ...

July 1 (UPI) -- Mt. Fuji's climbing season started with an increased fee to prevent over-tourism and dangerous climbs on Tuesday. Local authorities raised the entrance fee to $28 this season, while ...

The Yoshida trail on the Yamanashi side opened on July 1. The mountain will be open for climbing until Sept. 10 on both sides.

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