Reported about 1 year ago
As Japan's tourism recovers, the popular Fuji Mountain has seen an increase in hikers, leading to some unruly behavior such as trespassing on unreserved mountain huts or lighting fires in the wilderness. To address this, Yamanashi Prefecture has set up a gate near the 5th Station of Mount Fuji for regulation. The gate, designed with dark brown cedar boards, measures 8 meters wide and 1.8 meters high, mainly made of metal pipes and wood. From July 1st to September 10th, only 4000 people will be allowed to pass through the gate daily with a fee, and if the limit is reached or during certain hours, the gate will automatically close. Security guards will be stationed nearby to prevent unauthorized entry. Due to increased visitation in 2023, the capacity of mountain huts has decreased, leading some hikers to choose day hikes or camp outdoors, causing chaos.
Source: YAHOO