What is the highest point in Japan? It is Mt. Fuji, known to all Japanese! Its elevation is 3,776 meters above sea level!
For those who are considering climbing Mt.
There are multiple trailheads and four different routes to the summit of Mt!
Fuji Subaru Line Fifth station (Yamanashi side)
Yoshida route climbing from the trailhead at an elevation of 2,305 meters
Climbing time: about 6 hours uphill, about 4 hours downhill
Fifth station at Susuriguchi (Shizuoka Prefecture side)
The Susugi route climbs from the trailhead at an elevation of 1,970 meters.
Climbing time: about 6 hours uphill, 3 hours downhill
Gotemba-guchi new fifth station (Shizuoka Prefecture side)
Gotemba route climbing from the trailhead at an elevation of 1,440 meters
Climbing time: about 7 hours uphill, 3 hours downhill
Fujinomiya Fifth Station (Shizuoka Prefecture side)
Fujinomiya route climbing from the trailhead at an elevation of 2,380 meters
Climbing time: 5 hours ascent, 3 hours descent
2024 Opening date of Mt.
Yoshida Route: Monday, July 1, 2024 – Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Susugi Route, Gotemba Route, Fujinomiya Route: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 – Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Which trailhead do you recommend?
If you live in the Tokyo area and are a beginner climbing or mountaineering Mt,
The Yoshida Route at the fifth station of the Fuji Subaru Line is recommended.
Reason 1
The elevation at the starting point is as high as 2,305 meters! 1,471m left to the summit!
Reason 2
A number of buses run directly from Basta Shinjuku.
Express Bus Information
If you are going by car, the Fujinomiya route, which has the highest starting point at 2,380 meters above sea level, is also recommended, but there are significant disadvantages to driving. You or someone accompanying you must drive. The return trip is very sleepy and difficult due to fatigue, and dangerous.
I drove to my first Mt. The monotonous highway driving on the way back was very, very hard.
Also, with today’s strict environmental regulations, you must park your car at the parking lot at the base of the mountain and transfer to a shuttle bus to reach the trailhead.
Reason 3
There are many mountain huts, so you can rest assured when the need arises.
The disadvantage of the Yoshida Route is that it is the most popular course, so it is crowded in high season.
If you are physically fit and prefer an open route, the Gotemba route is recommended.
For access to the Gotemba route
Take the bus bound for “Mizugatsuka Koen” from bus stop No. 1 at Fujiyamaguchi, Gotemba Station.
Timetable and Fare (Gotemba Station→Gotemba-guchi Shin-gogo-me)
Recommended Route
Fuji Subaru Line Fifth Station Yoshida Route
Access and transportation information to
<Recommended! >
~Express Bus~.
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
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fifth station on Mt Fuji
（Fuji Subaru Line Fifth Station)
Two round trips per day from 5/7/2024 to 6/30/2024!
Travel time: approx. 2 hours and 40 minutes
Fee: 3,800 yen (1 adult, one-way, web fare)
Highway Bus Vacancy Confirmation, Reservations, and Details
~Train~.
Shinjuku Station
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(Express: approx. 60 min. 2,360 yen)
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Ohtsuki station
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(Fujikyu Line)
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Fuji Station
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( Local bus: 1,570 yen )
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fifth station on Mt Fuji
（Fuji Subaru Line Fifth Station)
~Automobile~.
Takaido etc.
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(Chuo Road)
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Otsuki JCT
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(Chuo Highway, Fujiyoshida line)
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Kawaguchiko IC
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Fuji Parking
(Formerly Yamanashi Prefectural Fuji Hokuroku Parking Lot)
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( Shuttle bus: 45 minutes, 2,100 yen round trip)
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fifth station on Mt Fuji
（Fuji Subaru Line Fifth Station)
Fuji Subaru Line My Car Regulations
Friday, July 14, 2023 18:00 – Sunday, September 10, 2023 18:00
From Basta Shinjuku to the fifth station of Mt. Highway Bus Vacancy Check, Reservations, and Details
For highway bus reservationsHighwaybus.com (from Keio Bus)
Keio Bus LINE official account opened!
