Mount Fuji’s New Rules: What You Need To Know
Mount Fuji is introducing new rules for the 2024 climbing season, including trail fees and caps on climbers. The measures, which come into effect on July 1, aim to protect both hikers and the environment, in the face of “overtourism”. Here’s what you need to know.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of hikers make their way up and down Mt. Fuji’s slopes. Climbers often report queues, litter, and irresponsible behavior. “We’re worried about a domino-effect accident,” said Yamanashi Prefecture governor Kotaro Nagasaki, at a press conference explaining the new rules. Governor Nagasaki cited myriad issues, including: excessive crowding near the summit; climbers lighting bonfires and sleeping along the pThe post Mount Fuji’s New Rules: What You Need To Know appeared first on Tokyo Cheapo.
...
Fuente de la noticia:
tokyocheapo
URL de la Fuente:
http://tokyocheapo.com/
| -------------------------------- |
| Spectacular 4 Day Trip Through Northern Japan | Part One |
|
|
