Shizuoka Prefecture issues "Cooperation Certificate" to Mt. Fuji Conservation Collaborators to Commemorate the 10th Anniversary of World Heritage Sites|Measures against Increasingly Serious Tourism Pollution

Shizuoka Prefecture is issuing a "Mt. Fuji Conservation Cooperation Certificate" to those who have paid the "Mt. Fuji Conservation Cooperation Fund," which is used for environmental conservation of Mt. Fuji until Sunday, September 10, 2023, during the opening period of Mt. Fuji.

This item comes with a Fuji cypress wooden tag strap called "FUJI HINOKI MADE". It also includes a commemorative logo celebrating the 10th anniversary of the World Heritage Site this year, symbolizing Fuji's cooperation in environmental conservation and safety measures.

Shizuoka Prefecture requires that if you enter from the 5th station during the opening period of Mt. Fuji, you will be required to pay a Mt. Fuji Conservation Cooperation Fee of 1,000 yen per person. This cooperation money is used for the renovation of toilets, measures to prevent the invasion of invasive plants, and the maintenance of mountain roads. The Mt. Fuji Conservation Cooperation Fund can also be paid at the parking lot for the transfer of private cars, the 5th station trailhead, the Internet, and convenience stores.

As Mt. Fuji celebrates its 10th anniversary as a World Heritage Site this year, the number of visitors to the mountain has increased dramatically, and problems such as injuries, sudden illnesses, and garbage problems are becoming more serious, especially for bullet climbers who are looking to see the light. Shizuoka Prefecture has communicated that it would like to promote environmental conservation of Mt. Fuji and safety measures for climbers through cooperation funds and cooperative certificates.