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Yamanashi Prefecture Introduces Reservation System for Mount Fuji Yoshida Route
Yamanashi Prefecture has introduced a reservation system for the Mount Fuji Yoshida Route, with reservations starting from 10:00 AM on May 20.
The system is aimed at preventing confusion and troubles due to the climbing restrictions and the collection of passage fees starting in July, as well as improving convenience for climbers. By reserving and paying the passage fee (2,000 yen) in advance, climbers will be able to pass through by presenting a QR code at the reception at the fifth station and wearing the provided wristband on the day of climbing.
Reservations can be made until the day before climbing, and it is possible to process payments for up to 100 people at a time. It is also possible to simultaneously pay for an optional Mount Fuji Conservation Cooperation Fund (1,000 yen).
For the Mount Fuji Yoshida Route, a daily limit of 4,000 climbers has been set, and a gate will be installed at the fifth station entrance. The gate will be closed from 4:00 PM to 3:00 AM the following morning, during which time general climbers cannot pass through, except those staying in mountain huts. If there are vacancies within the restricted number of people and there is no reservation, same-day admissions are also possible.
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