Traffic guide of Tokyo ⇔ Mount Fuji
There are direct buses from Tokyo to Mount Fuji 5th station in July and August.
You can also take a bus from Kawaguchiko to Mount Fuji 5th station, a popular tourist destination just below Mount Fuji.
The highway bus is the best way to go to Mount Fuji from Tokyo.
It will save you the trouble of transferring buses and carrying your luggage around.
Popular Climbing Routes
1. Yoshida Route
Yoshida route is on the Northern Yamanashi prefecture.
Grab a local bus from Kawaguchiko station or Fujisan station to Fuji Subaru line 5th station.
Features of the Yoshida Route
The trail going up the mountain is different from the trail going down.
There are many mountain huts where you can rest on the way up, but there are not many on the way down.
It is the most popular route - almost half of the climbers use the Yoshida route.
Access by Bus
- From Shinjuku [Fare: 2,900 JPY, Travel Time: 145 min.] or [Fare: 3,490 JPY, Travel Time: 165min]
- From Shibuya [Fare: 3,540 JPY, Travel Time: 160min]
- From Tokyo [Fare: 3,540 JPY, Travel Time: 200min]
- From Ikebukuro [Fare: 3,540 JPY, Travel Time: 180min]
- From Haneda Airport / Shinagawa [Fare: 4,010 JPY, Travel Time: 240min]
Access by Train
- From Shinjuku [Fare: 4,000 JPY, Travel Time: 240min]
2. Fujinomiya Route
Fujinomiya route starts from Fujinomiya 5th station, and it is on the Southern Shizuoka prefecture.
Feature of Fujinomiya route
Of the four routes, Fujinomiya starts at the highest point, and it is the shortest route to the top.
It is the second most popular route.
It is steep, and the path is rocky.
The route going up the mountain and going down the mountain are the same.
However, it is not necessary to take the same route when climbing down. You can choose the route you want.
Access by Bus
- From Shinjuku [Fare: 4,520 JPY, Travel Time: 280min]
- From Tokyo [Fare: 4,470 JPY, Travel Time: 270min]
Access by Train
- From Tokyo / Shinagawa [Fare: 6,690 JPY, Travel Time: 170min]
To Mount Fuji 5th Station
Access by Bus
From Shinjuku (Direct bus to Mount Fuji)
Travel time : Approx. 2h 25min
Fare : one way 2,950 JPY
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Shinjuku
Highway bus
Reserve a ticket -
Mount Fuji 5th Station
* Direct buses from Shinjuku to Mount Fuji 5th Station operate during peak season only.
From Shinjuku (Transfer at kawaguchiko)
Travel time : Approx. 2h 45min
Fare : one way 3,490 JPY
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Shinjuku
Highway bus
Approx. 1h 45min
one way 2,000 JPY
Reserve a ticket -
Lake Kawaguchiko
Local bus
Approx.1h
one way 1,540 JPY / round trip 2,300 JPY -
Mount Fuji 5th Station
(Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station)
From Shibuya
Travel time : Approx. 2h 40min
Fare : one way 3,540 JPY
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Shibuya
Highway bus
Approx.2h 30min
one way 2,000 JPY
Reserve a ticket -
Lake Kawaguchiko
Local bus
Approx.1h
one way 1,540 JPY / round trip 2,300 JPY -
Mount Fuji 5th Station
(Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station)
From Tokyo
Travel time : Approx. 3h 20min
Fare : one way 3,540 JPY
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Tokyo
Highway bus
Approx. 2h 20min
one way 2,000 JPY -
Lake Kawaguchiko
Local bus
Approx.1h
one way 1,540 JPY / round trip 2,300 JPY -
Mount Fuji 5th Station
(Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station)
From Ikebukuro
Travel time : Approx.3h
Fare : one way 3,540 JPY
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Ikebukuro
Highway bus
Approx.2h
one way 2,000 JPY -
Lake Kawaguchiko
Local bus
Approx. 1h
one way 1,540 JPY / round trip 2,300 JPY -
Mount Fuji 5th Station
(Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station)
From Haneda Airport / Shinagawa
Travel time : Approx. 3h 30 - 50min
Fare : one way 3,580 JPY - 4,060 JPY
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Haneda Airport / Shinagawa
Highway bus
Approx.2h 30 - 50min
one way : 2,040 JPY - 2,520 JPY -
Lake Kawaguchiko
Local bus
Approx.1h
one way 1,540 JPY / round trip 2,300 JPY -
Mount Fuji 5th Station
(Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station)
Access by Train
From Shinjuku
Travel time : Approx.4h
Fare : one way 4,000 JPY
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Shinjuku
JR Chuo main line
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Otsuki
Fujikyuko line
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Lake Kawaguchiko
Local bus
Approx. 1h
one way 1,540 JPY / round trip 2,300 JPY -
Mount Fuji 5th Station
* A 1,000 JPY charge will apply for limited express train from Shinjuku to Otsuki.
* For the express train from Otsuki to Kawaguchiko, open seating is 400 JPY and reserved seating is 1,300 JPY.
To Fujinomiyaguchi New 5th Station
Access by Bus
From Shinjuku
Travel time : Approx. 4h 40min - 50min
Fare : one way 4,520 JPY
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Shinjuku
Highway bus
Approx. 2h 40 - 50min
one way 2,060 JPY
Reserve a ticket -
Mishima station north exit
Local bus
Approx. 2h
one way 2,460 JPY / round trip 3,100 JPY -
Fujinomiyaguchi New 5th Station
From Tokyo
Travel time : Approx. 4h 30min
Fare : one way 4,470 JPY
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Tokyo
Highway bus
Approx.2h 30min
one way 2,500 JPY / round trip 4,700 JPY -
Fujinomiya station
Local bus
Approx.2h
one way 1,970 JPY / round trip 3,000 JPY -
Fujinomiyaguchi New 5th Station
Access by Train
From Tokyo / Shinagawa
Travel time : Approx. 2h 35min - 42min
Fare : one way 6,690 JPY
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Tokyo / Shinagawa
Shinkansen
Approx 35 - 42min
one way 4,720 JPY -
Mishima
Local bus
Approx 2h
one way 1,970 JPY / round trip 3,000 JPY -
Fujinomiyaguchi New 5th Station