Planning to conquer Mount Fuji? Shizuoka prefecture just dropped a game-changing update: a 4,000 yen fee for climbers on the Gotemba, Fujinomiya, and Subashiri routes, plus a strict 2 pm cutoff for those without hut reservations. This move mirrors Yamanashi’s existing rules and aims to tackle overcrowding on Japan’s iconic peak. But will it work? Dive into the heated debate and find out how this could reshape your climb. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.