Mt. Fuji 5th Station Tours and Tickets

To get to Mt. Fuji 5th Station (or Fuji-Subaru Line 5th Station, not to be confused with Fujinomiya 5th Station), you can take the bus from Busta Shinjuku in central Tokyo. The ride takes around 2.5 hours, and daytime buses depart hourly during the climbing season (July through September). Mt. Fuji 5th Station tickets from Busta Shinjuku start around ¥2,000. Note: you’ll have to transfer buses at the Lake Kawaguchi station.

If you’re planning to summit Mt. Fuji, the best time to visit Mt. Fuji 5th Station is during the climbing season (July through September). It’s busiest from late July to late August. Mt. Fuji 5th Station is open year-round but closes in bad weather conditions, typically from December through February.

Yes, many guided tours go to Mt. Fuji 5th Station. Day trips from Tokyo typically transport you by private vehicle or bullet train (great if you’re short on time). These Mt. Fuji 5th Station tours tend to include a ride on the Hakone Ropeway cable car and a cruise on Lake Ashi (Ashi-no-ko).

Yes, the Yoshida hiking trail starts at Mt. Fuji 5th Station. This 4.2-mile (6.8-kilometer) trail is the most popular of the four routes that lead to the summit and takes 5–7 hours. There are first-aid stations and vending machines along the winding, rocky route until the 7th station. At just over 2 miles and pretty flat, Ochudo Trail is easier. However, it does not go to the top of the mountain.

Mt. Fuji 5th Station has various facilities. There are five souvenir shops selling postcards that you can post at the dedicated Mt. Fuji post boxes, three hotels, places to rent climbing gear (a prior reservation is recommended), an observation deck, parking lots, and places serving food and drinks.

Yes, there are plenty of nearby attractions or activities to enjoy around Mt. Fuji 5th Station. At the foot of the mountain is the town of Hakone, part of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park on the shores of Lake Ashi. It’s also home to an art museum and the 15th-century Odawara Castle.