One of the world's “Friendliest Countries” is introducing a new fee for tourists to visit one of the most iconic destinations. Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture Will Bring in a New ¥ 4,000 (£ 26.65) Toll for Hikers Climbing Up Any of the Four Main Paths of Mount Fuji, the Country's Tallest Peak, this summer.
It came Local Authorities Passed a Bill Today which Paved the Way for the Levy to be in Effect in Time for Peak Season, Betway July and September, as Per Euronews. Visitors will begin with free this summer as officials look to protect the unesco-designed environment, which has suffered from a surge in visitors, promptoration conclusion over Safety and Polution. This is just the latest measure introduced by authorities to tackle the problem after the prefrodied an unprecedented 4,000-climber cap for its most popular Yoshida trail, as well as a 2,000 (£ 10.33) Entrance Fee and an Optional Donation.
The new level will apply to the yoshida trail as well as the three other routes as part of a Major Clampdown.
Environment Ministry Data Suggests The 2024 Restrictions May Have Had An Impact, With Number Of Climbers On The Mountain Dropping From 221, 322 in 2023 to 204,316 in 2024.
Other regions in japan are also looked into ways to tackle the press of overtourism. Among Them is heji in Hyogo Prefecture, which has proposed the entry Fee to its history for non-residents, as per the telegraph.
It comes as the Country Sees a Major Surge in Visitors, Welcoming A Record-Highh Number of Tourists Last Year.
Over 36.8 Million Peply Tourists Came to the Country for Business or Leisure Last Year, According to Estimates the Japan National Tourism Organization Released in January, in a Major Boost to the Economy.
But though Welcoming to forigners.
The results of Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards Last Year Last Year Revealed That Japan was voted for the second year in a row.
But it also ranked as the world's Sixth Friendliest Country With A Strong Score of 93.25.