Photo/Illutration A view of majestic Mount Fuji from Shizuoka Prefecture (Eishi Omi)

SHIZUOKA--Along with registering to climb three trails to Mount Fuji's summit from Shizuoka Prefecture, climbers will be urged to take a "manners lesson" on the internet in advance from this summer.

The aim is to alleviate congestion atop Japan's tallest peak and warn climbers of the danger and suggest necessary precautions and behavior. 

For the hiking season from July through September, prior registration will be accepted from June 10.

There will be no entry fee or limit on the number of climbers for the three routes of Subashiri, Gotemba and Fujinomiya.

Mount Fuji lies between Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures.

The Yamanashi side will start restricting the number of climbers on the Yoshida route of Mount Fuji to 4,000 per day and requiring 2,000 yen ($13) fees for each person.

In response to Yamanashi's new requirements, Shizuoka Prefecture will start the registration procedures and manners instruction to prepare for the expected surge in climbers from its side.

Climbers will enter information such as the number of people, route, date, starting time and hut reservation information on Shizuoka Prefecture’s home page and through other means.

They will also be asked to watch a video to learn about appropriate gear and precautions to prevent overnight climbing or trying to ascend in light clothing.

After watching the video, a QR code will be sent. Climbers will show the code to staff at the mountain, be issued a wristband and begin their ascent.

Staff will stop unregistered climbers at Fuji's fifth station.

But those climbers will still be able to register and take the online learning session in the parking lots or the fifth station of each route, and then be permitted to climb after receiving a wristband.

After 4 p.m., climbers without a hut reservation will be asked to refrain from starting the ascent. 

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