Mount Fuji Sees Fewer Climbers After New Overtourism Measures

Japanese authorities report a 14% drop in climbers following the introduction of an entry fee, daily cap, and online reservation system.

The number of climbers on Mount Fuji fell by 14% this season due to new measures.
Authorities introduced an entry fee and a daily cap to combat overtourism.
Online reservations were implemented to ensure safety and protect the environment.
Mount Fuji saw around 178,000 climbers this summer, down from over 200,000 previously.
Preliminary data on the impact of these measures will be updated later.