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Mount Fuji, at 3,776m high, was made a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2013.

Once a place of pilgrimage, the mountain known as “Fujisan” has today gained popularity among trekkers.

To control overcrowding and reduce risks of rushed overnight climbs to catch the sunrise, local authorities last year introduced an entry fee on the most frequented trail.

They will bring similar rules to other main trails this year.