Mount Fuji 5th Station
At an altitude of 2,305m, this “tourism resort above the clouds” is easily accessible by bus or car. Located beyond the forest line, you can experience a new world with a sea of clouds below and the rugged mountainside and summit looming before you.
Even if you choosen to hike up, there’s plenty to enjoy, such as visiting the mountaintop shrine “Fujisan Komitake Shrine,” taking in the spectacular views from the observation deck, and buying limited-edition souvenirs that can only be found here. It’s a special place where you can easily appreciate the greatness of Mount Fuji while feeling the air of Japan’s highest peak.
Mount Fuji 5th Station Area Tourist Map
Map of nearby tourist spots
Accommodation (Mountain huts)
Yoshida Trail 5th Station
| Facility name | Facility information | Overview |
| Fujikyu Unjokaku | Altitude: 2,300m | Capsule accommodation, dining hall open 8:00AM – 9:00PM |
| Mountain hut Kikuya (Subashiri Trail) | – | Base for climbing the Subashiri Trail |
Fujinomiya Trail 5th Station
| Facility name | Facility information | Overview |
| 5th Station Rest House | Altitude: 2,400m | Dining hall, shop, rooftop, famous for curry rice |
| Choujou Fujikan (Summit Fuji Hut) | Altitude: 3,776m | Japan’s highest altitude accommodation, private rooms available |
Subashiri Trail 5th Station
| Facility name | Facility information | Overview |
| Sanso Kikuya (Mountain Villa Kikuya) | – | Extensive wild vegetable and mushroom menu |
| Subashiri Trail Rest House | – | Serves Mount Fuji-style dishes |
Tourist attractions
Experiences and sightseeing at the 5th Station
| Facility name | Facility information | Overview |
| Ochudo Trekking | Hiking course about 1 hour and 10 minutes from the 5th Station | Stroll route to Oniwa and Okuniwa |
| Oniwa | Open scenic spot | Trekking endpoint with views of the summit and the outside world |
| Onakado | Rhododendrons and cowberries can be seen | Treasure trove of alpine plants |
Around the 5th Station
| Facility name | Facility information | Overview |
| Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station | Altitude approx. 2,300m, accessible by car | Sea of clouds can be seen |
| Fujinomiya New 5th Station | Altitude 2,400m | Base of the Fujinomiya Route |
| Subashiri Trail 5th Station | Base of the Subashiri Route | Shortest climbing route |
Related spots around the 5th Station
| Facility name | Facility information | Overview |
| Oshino Hakkai (nearby) | World Heritage Site on the Yamanashi Prefecture side | About a 30-minute drive from the 5th Station |
| Narusawa Ice Cave | Natural cave | Entrance to the Aokigahara Jukai Forest |
| Roadside Station Subashiri | The closest roadside station to Mount Fuji | View Mt.Fuji from the foot bath |
| Makaino Farm | Hands-on farm | Interact with animals |
Gourmet facilities
| Facility name | Facility information | Overview |
| Fujinomiya 5th Station Rest House Dining Hall | Dining place at the 5th Station | Curry rice (specialty), wild vegetable set meal |
| Subashiri Trail Dining Place | Dining place on the Subashiri Trail | Wild vegetable and mushroom menu |
| Higashi Fujisanso | Dining hall at Subashiri Trail 5th Station | Open terrace, large space |
| Fuji Azami (inside the roadside station) | Restaurant using local ingredients | Panoramic view of Mount Fuji |
Mountaineering related facilities
| Facility name | Facility information | Overview |
| 5th Station Parking Lot | Parking lot for Yoshida and Subashiri trails | Mountaineering equipment rental service |
| Kongo cane | Mountaineering equipment | Start climbing with a cane |
| Mountaineering Safety Guidance Center | Provision of safety information | Arranging mountain guides |
Fare
Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko Station
One way: 2,200 yen
Shinjuku to Fuji-Q Highland
One way: 2,200 yen
Shinjuku to Chuo EXPWY Shimoyoshida (Arakurayama Sengen Park/Chureito Pagoda)
One way: 2,150 yen
Shinjuku to Oshino Hakkai
One way: 2,500 yen
Shinjuku to Yamanakako Asahigaoka
One way: 2,600 yen
Shinjuku to Mt. Fuji 5th Station
One way: 3,800 yen
Travel time
From Shinjuku
- To Kawaguchiko Station: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes
- To Fuji-Q Highland: Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes
- To Central Express Highway Shimo Yoshida: Approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes
- To Oshino Hakkai: Approximately 2 hours and 7 minutes
- To Yamanakako Asahigaoka: Approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes
- To Mt. Fuji 5th Station: Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes
Information on Busmile Points
“Busmile Points” is a point service for Highwaybus.com.
You will earn points when you make an online credit card payment on this site.
The accumulated points can be used in 10-point increments as 1 yen per point when paying online by credit card.
Bus stops (boarding/alighting)
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
Directly connected to the JR Shinjuku Station “New South Exit.” The great advantage is that you can smoothly transfer from the train to the express bus without getting wet in the rain.
Chuo EXPWY Shimoyoshida
If you are going to the scenic spot of Mount Fuji and the five-storied pagoda, “Arakurayama Sengen Park (Chureito Pagoda),” please get off here. It is the nearest bus stop, about a 10-minute walk.
Fuji-Q Highland
Arrive right in front of the 1st entrance. The overwhelming proximity is attractive, as you can get off the bus and enter the amusement park immediately. This is also the closest to the official hotel “Highland Resort.”
Kawaguchiko Station
This is the terminal station that serves as the gateway to sightseeing in the Fuji Five Lakes area. Since trains, express buses, and tour buses all gather here, you can smoothly move to each area from here. The retro station building and Mount Fuji in the background are also popular photo spots.
Oshino Hakkai
A base for strolling around the mystical spring water pond “Oshino Hakkai.” The outstanding location allows you to enjoy the spectacular view of the clear pond and lively street food as soon as you get off the bus.
Yamanakako Asahigaoka
This is the main base for sightseeing in Lake Yamanaka. It is the departure and arrival point for the popular amphibious bus “KABA,” and there are many promenades and cafes in the surrounding area. It is ideal as a starting point for lakeside walks and cycling.
Vehicle
*The operating vehicle may change due to vehicle inspection, etc.
Vehicle #2 may not have a toilet.
Seat service: [Women-only seat]
Information
- Reservations are accepted from the same day of the previous month. You can use it on the day even without a reservation if there are seats available.
- If you are using it in a group of 13 or more people, please contact the reservation center.
- A prescribed fee will be charged for refunds after purchasing a ticket.
Please check the information when making your reservation for details.
Discount tickets
Fujiyama Onsen Pack
Express bus accommodation set plan
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Station bus stop
(Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen Area) Yamagishi Ryokan (1 to 5 people per room) – Beef steak Kaiseki dinner
*With dinner and breakfast
Express bus + accommodation set plan
Yamagishi Ryokan (Beef Steak Kaiseki Dinner)
[Express bus accommodation set plan] ◆[Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Station bus stop] ◆(Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen Area) Yamagishi Ryokan (1 to 5 people per room) – Beef steak Kaiseki dinner *With dinner and breakfast
Yamagishi Ryokan (All-you-can-eat beef shabu-shabu for 90 minutes)
[Express bus accommodation set plan] ◆[Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Station bus stop] ◆(Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen Area) Yamagishi Ryokan (1 to 5 people per room) – All-you-can-eat beef shabu-shabu for 90 minutes *With dinner and breakfast
Yamagishi Ryokan (All-you-can-eat beef sukiyaki for 90 minutes)
[Express bus accommodation set plan] ◆[Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Station bus stop] ◆(Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen) Yamagishi Ryokan (1 to 5 people per room) – All-you-can-eat beef sukiyaki for 90 minutes *With dinner and breakfast
La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko
[Express bus accommodation set plan] ◆[Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kawaguchiko Station bus stop] ◆(Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen Area) La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko (Kyoritsu Resort) (2 to 4 people per room) *With dinner and breakfast