Yamanashi Pref. decides to charge for helicopter rescues on Mt. Fuji

Yamanashi Prefecture in Japan has decided to start charging climbers for rescue operations by its disaster prevention helicopter. The new measure aims to strengthen safety against climbing accidents on Mount Fuji.

The prefectural government plans to require climbers to submit a notification when ascending above the sixth station during the closed season. Authorities can also recommend changes to climbing plans if deemed inadequate.

A proposed fee for rescues carried out by prefectural disaster-prevention helicopters is around 8,000 yen for every five minutes of rescue operations, according to News On Japan. The new system is expected to be introduced from September 2027.

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