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Want to Climb Mt. Fuji? You’ll Need a Reservation Now
In a bid to stop overtourism, Yamanashi Prefecture has launched a website and registration system for would-be Mt. Fuji climbers.
With a record-breaking influx of over 3 million foreign tourists in recent months, popular spots from viral restaurants and sightseeing spots have become nearly impossible to access without lining up or making reservations far in advance. Mt. Fuji is now another destination tourists cannot go without planning ahead. A new online reservation system opened this week for climbers on the popular Yoshida trail between July and September.
Mt. Fuji reservations started this week
The new online reservation and payment system for accessing the Yoshida Trail on Mt. Fuji began on Monday, a day before officials put up a view-blocking barrier in front of the infamous Lawson where tourists have flocked to take scenic photos.
Nearly 7,000 people booked reservations within six hours of the system going live on May 20th, according to prefectural officials in Yamanashi. Officials say they received many phone calls inquiring about…
