Japan's Mount Fuji opens for climbers, but this time they've got to pay from bbc global news podcast transcript Watch Video

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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/>