Japan's Mount Fuji opens for climbers, but this time they've got to pay<br /><br />Japan's tallest peak opened for the 2024 climbing season on Monday (July 1) with one crucial change: now it's for ticket holders only.<br /><br />Starting this year, the Yoshida trail on Mount Fuji will operate with a daily limit of 4,000 visitors.<br /><br />Access is controlled by a newly-installed gate at the trailhead. Visitors may only pass if they have reserved their place and paid a 2,000 yen (USD 12.43) fee. Once the 4,000 cap is breached, the gate will close.<br /><br />For their money, climbers will receive a wristband granting access to the trail between the hours of 3 a.m. and 4 p.m. Those with reservations for mountain huts closer to Fuji's peak will be able to pass outside those hours and will not be subject to the daily visitor limit, authorities say.<br /><br />Video by Reuters<br /><br />Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe <br />Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net <br /> <br />Follow us: <br />Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook <br />Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram <br />Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter <br />DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion <br /> <br />Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital <br /> <br />Check out our Podcasts: <br />Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify <br />Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts <br />Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic <br />Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer <br />Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein<br /> <br />#TheManilaTimes <br />#worldnews <br />#mountfuji <br />#japan <br />
