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Japan explores sustainable transit for Mount Fuji: Here's what tourists need to know
1 month ago

Japan explores sustainable transit for Mount Fuji: Here's what tourists need to know

Hindustan Times  

Japan has scrapped plans to build a light railway part-way up Mount Fuji and is instead considering a Chinese-made cross between a bus and a tram, a local governor said Monday. Authorities in Japan are considering a Chinese-made transport system for Mount Fuji instead of a light railway. The "Fuji Tram" option would reduce construction cost significantly while still allowing …

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A gate is installed on a Mount Fuji trail to control crowds, but governor says more measures needed
6 months, 1 week ago

A gate is installed on a Mount Fuji trail to control crowds, but governor says more measures needed

Hindustan Times  

TOKYO — A crowd-control gate was installed halfway up Japan's Mount Fuji on Monday ahead of the July 1 start of this year's climbing season, but the governor of Yamanashi, one of the two prefectures that are home to the mountain, said additional measures are needed to control overcrowding on its lower slopes. A gate is installed on a Mount …

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Gate installed on Mount Fuji trail to control crowds, but governor wants more done
6 months, 1 week ago

Gate installed on Mount Fuji trail to control crowds, but governor wants more done

LA Times  

Workers set up a gate at the fifth station for a trail to Mt. The crowd-control gate was installed halfway up the slope on Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji ahead of the July 1 start of the climbing season. A crowd-control gate was installed halfway up Japan’s Mount Fuji on Monday ahead of the July 1 start of this year’s climbing …

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A gate is installed on a Mount Fuji trail to control crowds, but governor says more measures needed
6 months, 1 week ago

A gate is installed on a Mount Fuji trail to control crowds, but governor says more measures needed

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A crowd-control gate was installed halfway up Japan’s Mount Fuji on Monday ahead of the July 1 start of this year’s climbing season, but the governor of Yamanashi, one of the two prefectures that are home to the mountain, said additional measures are needed to control overcrowding on its lower slopes. The newly installed gate will be closed …

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Mount Fuji new climbing rules: Booking slots, fees required for Yoshida Trail
7 months ago

Mount Fuji new climbing rules: Booking slots, fees required for Yoshida Trail

Hindustan Times  

Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails on Japan's iconic Mount Fuji will have to book a slot and pay a fee as crowds, littering and climbers who try to rush too fast to the summit cause safety and conservation concerns at the picturesque stratovolcano. Mount Fuji new climbing rules: Booking slots, fees required for Yoshida …

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Japanese town erects mesh barrier to prevent overcrowding at Mount Fuji viewing spot
7 months ago

Japanese town erects mesh barrier to prevent overcrowding at Mount Fuji viewing spot

Hindustan Times  

A Japanese town mounted a large mesh barrier at a popular viewing spot for Mount Fuji on Tuesday, in an attempt to deter photo-taking by an ever-growing number of tourists. TOPSHOT - A person takes pictures of Mount Fuji from across the street of a convenience store, hours before the installation of a barrier to block the sight of Japan's …

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Climbing limits are being set on Mount Fuji to fight crowds and littering
7 months ago

Climbing limits are being set on Mount Fuji to fight crowds and littering

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails on Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji will have to book a slot and pay a fee as crowds, littering and climbers who try to rush too fast to the summit cause safety and conservation concerns at the picturesque stratovolcano. Climbers can book their slots via the Mount Fuji …

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Japanese town builds wall to block world-famous Instagram view
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Japanese town builds wall to block world-famous Instagram view

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Kawaguchiko is a town built on tourism, and I welcome many visitors, and the town welcomes them too, but there …

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