One of the most Japan’s iconic photo spots it is about to be blocked by authorities who are furious with ill-behaved tourists leaving tons of rubbish behind.

A large black net is set to rise to obscure the view of Mt.Fuji.

Residents of Fujikawaguchiko mostly accuse foreign tourists of littering and parking illegally as they search for the perfect photo.

The spot in question features a convenience store in the foreground, with Japan’s most famous landmark rising behind it.

The views of the volcano from the particular spot where a grocery store is located have made Fujikawaguchiko popular location for photos.

The construction of the net, which will be 2.5 meters high and 20 meters long, the size of a cricket pitch – will start from next week, an official told AFP.

“It’s unfortunate that we have to do this because of some tourists who can’t respect the rules,” he said.

Before taking the rather drastic measure, officials had put up road signs but, they said, repeated warnings from security guards were ignored.

The official said the netting will be installed to protect a dental practice, which has suffered from visitors parking on its premises without permission and even climbing onto the roof of the building to get the best picture.

The congestion at Mount Fuji caused by climbers means that from this summer hikers will have to pay a fee of $13 as authorities try to limit the numbers climbing to the summit.

Congestion on the route to Japan’s highest mountain has led to increasing injuries and litter on the trail – not to mention inappropriately dressed hikers – officials said.

The number of people hiking the Yoshida Trail will also be limited to 4,000 people per day.

They will also not be allowed to start between 4pm and 2am – part of a bid to stop so-called ‘bullet climbs’, when people try to climb the 3,776m summit without breaks.