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Climbing Mount Fuji will now require a $27 fee and a test
Mount Fuji is a UNESCO World heritage site, a world-famous landmark and an icon of Japan. But it has also become a “trash ...
If you want to climb Mount Fuji, you’ll need a reservation, a safety test, and more money
Battling overtourism and littering, Mount Fuji will now double its tourist tax. Here's what travelers should know.
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Permit to Hike Mt. Fuji Now Costs $27, Plus Required Test
The new 4,000 yen fee (USD $27) is double the amount of the original "tourist tax" that was instituted in 2024.
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Japan's Mount Fuji to Hike Entry Fees
Those heading to Mount Fuji later this year will be shelling out a bit more money to climb the iconic Japanese mountain.
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Climbing Mount Fuji will now require a $27 fee and a test
Mount Fuji is a UNESCO World heritage site, a world-famous landmark and an icon of Japan. But it has also become a “trash mountain” overcrowded by millions of tourists. To try and bring more ...