Mt. Fuji — Recommended Climbing Route

Three daily round trip services to Mt. Fuji 5th Station via Lake Kawaguchi will operate from September 11 through October 31, 2023.

Nine daily highway bus services to Mt. Fuji 5th Station via Lake Kawaguchi will operate from September 1 through September 10, 2023.

What is the highest mountain in Japan?

Mt. Fuji!

Elevation: 3,776m

Thinking about climbing Mt. Fuji?
There are four trails that lead to the summit, each with its own trail head as the starting point.

Fuji-Subaru Line 5th Station Yamanashi Prefecture side

Yoshida Trail starts at an altitude of 2,305m

Time: Ascent 6 hours / Descent 4 hours

Subashiri Trail 5th Station Shizuoka Prefecture side

Subashiri Trail starts at an altitude of 1,970m

Time: Ascent 6 hours / Descent 3 hours

Gotemba Trail New 5th Station Shizuoka Prefecture side

Gotemba Trail starts at an altitude of 1,440m

Time: Ascent 7 hours / Descent 3 hours

Fujinomiya Trail 5th Station Shizuoka Prefecture side

Fujinomiya Trail starts at an altitude of 2,380m

Time: Ascent 5 hours / Descent 3 hours

2023年 富士山開山時期

Yoshida Trail
Saturday July 1 – Sunday September 10, 2023
Subashiri Trail
Gotemba Trail
Fujinomiya Trail
Monday July 10 – Sunday September 10, 2023

Which trail do I take?

We recommend the Yoshida Trail, starting from the Fuji-Subaru Line 5th Station.

Reason 1

There are plenty of direct bus services departing from the Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal.

  • Tokyo (Shinjuku)
  • Mount Fuji 5th Station

Adults 3,800JPY, Children 1,900JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 2h 25min)

  • Mount Fuji 5th Station
  • Tokyo (Shinjuku)

Adults 3,800JPY, Children 1,900JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 2h 25min)


Reason 2

The elevation of the starting point is already 2,305m. Only 1,471m of climbing to the summit.


Reason 3

There are many huts on this trail, which is reassuring if the need for shelter arises.

Recommended route Getting to the Fuji-Subaru Line 5th Station and the Yoshida Trail

 Highway bus — best option!

Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal → Mt. Fuji 5th Station (Fuji-Subaru Line 5th Station)

Daily services between May 13 and August 31, 2023

Travel time: Approx. 2hrs 40min

Fare: ¥3,800 (per adult, one-way)

 Train

Shinjuku Station → (60min via limited express ¥2,360) → Otsuki Station → (Fujikyuko Line) → Mt. Fuji Station → (local bus ¥1,570) → Mt. Fuji 5th Station (Fuji-Subaru Line 5th Station)

 Car

Takaido Interchange → (Chuo Expressway) → Otsuki Junction → (Chuo Expressway Fujiyoshida Route) → Kawaguchiko Interchange → Fujisan Parking → (54min via shuttle bus ¥2,100 round trip) → Mt. Fuji 5th Station (Fuji-Subaru Line 5th Station)

 Period of restricted vehicle access to Fuji-Subaru Line
Friday July 14 (from 6 p.m.) – Sunday September 10, 2023 (up to 6 p.m.)

  • Tokyo (Shinjuku)
  • Mount Fuji 5th Station

Adults 3,800JPY, Children 1,900JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 2h 25min)

  • Mount Fuji 5th Station
  • Tokyo (Shinjuku)

Adults 3,800JPY, Children 1,900JPY
(Travel time: Approx. 2h 25min)