Starting this summer, climbers who wish to ascend Mount Fuji via the Yoshida Trail in Yamanashi Prefecture will be required to pay a fee of 2,000 yen. The introduction of the fee is aimed at managing the increasing number of tourists, easing congestion on the trails, and funding safety measures. The fee is part of a proposed bill that Yamanashi Prefecture is expected to submit, reflecting concerns over overtourism at the iconic Japanese landmark.
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