Popular Countries Now Making It Harder for Tourists to Visit in 2025

14. Mount Fuji, Japan: The "Respectful Ascent" Toll & Timed Trails

Climbing Japan's iconic Mount Fuji during the official season (July-September) sees significant changes in 2025. A new "Respectful Ascent" toll is levied on the most popular Yoshida trail, with funds earmarked for conservation and safety. More ingeniously, to combat "bullet climbing" (rushing up and down without acclimatization), specific sections of the trail now have recommended timed entry slots for those not staying in mountain huts, encouraging a slower, safer, and more dispersed flow of hikers.