A Japanese city at the foot of Mount Fuji has remodeled a cabin along a mountain trail as part of its new project to revitalize tourism in the city.
Fujiyoshida City in Yamanashi Prefecture held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday to mark the re-opening of the Nakanochaya teahouse.
The cabin is located between the gate and the first station of the Yoshida Trail, one of the main routes for climbing Mount Fuji.
The renewed facility provides online access. It also features a resting space and a dining room, which offers the city’s local specialty udon noodles.
For hikers, rental services for trekking shoes and running shoes, as well as a shower room, are available.
The city faces challenges in attracting trekkers to the Yoshida Trail between the gate and the fifth station after the Fuji Subaru Line toll road connecting the foot of the mountain and the fifth station opened.
Officials plan to step up efforts to promote tourism by introducing shrines and other historic sites in the city’s trail areas linked to the history and culture of Mount Fuji. They will also work on beautification activities.
AloJapan.com