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Japan May Charge for Mt. Fuji Rescues. But Tourists Aren't the Real Problem - Unseen Japan

Summary by Unseen-japan.com
With the Mt. Fuji hiking season officially commencing, officials in Shizuoka Prefecture are debating what to do about the off-season. The number of hikers who have to be rescued because they make an unprepared trek during the more treacherous months is climbing. That’s forcing prefectures like Shizuoka and Yamanashi to launch more costly rescue missions. Now, Shizuoka Prefecture officials are debating pushing those charges back on off-season cli…
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unseen-japan.com broke the news on Friday, June 19, 2026.
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