Mount Fuji Implements Crowd-Control Measures to Address Overcrowding
Yamanashi governor introduces new gate and mandatory reservations to enhance climber safety and reduce environmental impact.
- A crowd-control gate has been installed halfway up Mount Fuji to manage the number of climbers.
- The gate will be closed from 4pm to 3am to prevent climbers without overnight reservations from ascending.
- New measures include a mandatory hiking fee and a QR code system for entry.
- Governor Nagasaki warns that additional steps are needed to address overcrowding on the mountain's lower slopes.
- Local authorities consider a mountain railway and traditional climbing routes to further alleviate congestion.
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