Overview

• A uniform ¥4,000 entrance fee now applies to all four main trails, replacing the previous ¥2,000 charge on the Yoshida route and funding sustainability efforts.
• Trails will close every day from 2 p.m. to 3 a.m. to deter late starts and curb risky “bullet climbing” without rest.
• The Yoshida trail retains a 4,000-climber daily cap, with its fifth-station gate closing once the limit is reached.
• New mountain rangers enforce mandatory online reservations and on-site gear inspections to ensure climbers meet safety requirements.
• A near 8 percent drop in ascents last season under limited fees and caps encouraged officials to expand the program across all routes.