In Japan, they followed the path of Ostap Bender: first, a fence against selfies, then a quota for tourists, and now — entrance to the legendary landmark will be available only for a fee. And all this is about the famous Mount Fuji.
As for the fence against selfies, it was erected in the town of Fujikawaguchiko, where local residents were tortured by tourists who wanted to take off the “most Japanese” views. In the most picturesque place, a 2.5-meter fence made of black mesh was built back in May (read here). However, the tourists responded by cutting holes in the fence for photos.
Quotas were introduced for those wishing to climb the mountain — the number of tourists was limited to 4,000 people per day. They were not canceled, but now they plan to make a visit to the famous Fuji paid. The price of the ascent will be about 2000 yen (about 1.1 thousand rubles), And excursions will need to be booked in advance.
According to Eri Hirose, Senior Director of the National Tourism Administration
In Japan, these measures “are designed to protect the mountain from traffic congestion and overcrowding, and the proceeds will be used for maintenance.” In general, this is logical — Japan has already been visited by 14.6 million tourists in five months and the tourist boom is becoming a test for the most visited places.
On the other hand, it is difficult for a Russian—speaking reader not to recall in this regard the “great combinator” and the legendary scene from “12 chairs”: “Ostap immediately found out that Failure for a person devoid of prejudice can be a profitable article. “It’s amazing,” thought Ostap, “how the city hasn’t figured out until now to take dimes for entering the Sinkhole. It seems to be the only place where Pyatigorsk residents let tourists without money. I will destroy this shameful stain on the reputation of the city, I will correct an unfortunate omission.” And Ostap did as his mind, healthy instinct and the situation prompted him. He stopped at the entrance to the Sinkhole and, clutching the receipt book in his hands, screamed from time to time: – Buy tickets, citizens. Ten kopecks! Children and Red Army soldiers are free! Five kopecks for students! Non—union members – thirty kopecks.”
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