1h45min
Highway Bus
Please buy or reserve your tickets before the trip. All seats are reserved.
Click on the trip plans below and see which one suits you best.
Model Course
The time listed is just an reference.
3-Day Plan | Mt. Fuji 5th station and 3 lakes course
This 3 days course will let you use your Mt. Fuji pass at its full potential.
Your days will be packed with not only excitement but plenty of relaxation as well.
Save 4,220yen by following this plan!
Day1
8:25 start from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal (Basuta Shinjuku)
10:10 arrive at Kawaguchiko Station
Walk inside the station and buy your 3-Day Mt. Fuji Pass at the ticket office of Kawaguchiko Station. Make sure to take your Passport
10:40 depart from Kawaguchiko Station
12min
Green Line Bus (departing from Bus Stop No 1)
10:52 arrive at Yagisaki Park
Enjoy the beautiful nature and don't forget to take a photo on the hill with Mt. Fuji in the background.
11:52 depart from Yagisaki Park
28min
Green Line Bus
12:20 arrive at Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba
Immerse in the old styled Japanese village, admire Mt. Fuji from the bridge and try on kimono (available for rent inside the village)! You can also participate in workshops (please ask the village staff for details).
* To enter the village you need to buy a ticket (350yen as of November 2018).
Eat lunch in the restaurant located near the entrance to Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba or try some snacks and local food from the food stands near the bus stop.
14:50 depart from Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba
9min
Green Line Bus
14:59 arrive at Fugaku Fuketsu (Wind Cave)
Walk to the Wind Cave (about 2 min) and take the tour underground (about 15 minutes required).
It is quite cold in the cave, so please take warm clothes with you.
*Free entrance for Mt. Fuji Pass holders.
15:20 start walking from the Fugaku Fuketsu (Wind Cave)
15-20min
Keep walking on the sidewalk next to the road. There is a lot of trees around which look beautiful in Autumn! You can also take the natural trail to reach the other cave, however it will take about 30 minutes.
15:40 arrive at Narusawa Hyoketsu (Ice Cave)
In the Ice Cave you will have a lot of fun by walking through a really narrow and low passage (make sure to wear a helmet!). The tour will take about 10 minutes.
There is a lot of ice in the cave and it's cold, so please bring warm clothes.
*Free entrance for Mt. Fuji Pass holders.
15:55 start walking from Narusawa Hyoketsu (Ice Cave)
15-20min
Follow the same road back to the Wind Cave to get on the bus.
16:29 depart from Fugaku Fuketsu (Wind Cave)
46min
Green Line Bus
17:15 arrive at Kawaguchiko Station
17:32 depart from Kawaguchiko Station
8min
Fujikyu Railway
17:40 arrive at Mt. Fuji Station
The below is optional in Autumn season:
17:30 depart from Kawaguchiko Station
21min
Red Line Bus (Bus Stop No 1)
17:51 arrive at Itchiku Kubota Art Museum (next to the Momiji Corridor)
Walk through the Momiji Corridor located near Itchiku Kubota Art Museum. The leaves look beautiful while lighted up in the evening!
18:16 depart from Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
23min
Red Line Bus
18:39 arrive at Kawaguchiko Station
19:08 switch to the train at Kawaguchiko Station
7min
Fujikyu Railway
19:15 arrive at Mt. Fuji Station
Eat dinner near the station and go to your hotel.
Day2
9:40 depart from Mt Fuji Station Bus stop
1h5min
Climbers' Bus (platform no 5)
Please note that in case of bad weather the road to the 5th station may be closed and the buses will not be operating. Before the trip please check this website to see if the road is open http://subaruline.jp/
state.php (Japanese only)
*For example "'18/11/12 (月) - 4:30から全線営業" means that the road is open from 4:30AM and the buses will operate normally.
10:45 arrive at Mt. Fuji 5th Station (Fuji Subaru Line)
Take beautiful photos from the observation deck (on the left side), visit the souvenir shop and eat lunch.
* Mt. Fuji Pass holders can get a 10% off on purchases over 1,000yen at Unjokaku shop (on the right side).
* You can send postcards from the 5th Station! Visit the post office on the left side to buy stamps. You can also use a cute Mt. Fuji stamp to decorate your postcard.
12:50 depart from Mt. Fuji 5th Station
45min
Climbers' Bus
13:35 arrive at Kawaguchiko Station
13:45 depart from Kawaguchiko Station (Bus Stop No 1)
27min
Red Line Bus
14:12 arrive at Natural Living Center (Oishi Park)
Enjoy the view: flowers, lake and Mt. Fuji on 1 picture! This is a very popular viewing spot, great for taking photos and resting in the cafe.
14:57 depart from Natural Living Center (Oishi Park)
14min
Red Line Bus
15:11 arrive at Pleasure Cruiser/Ropeway Ent. bus stop
Walk towards the coast and get on cruising ship, Appare. It departs every 30 minutes, so you can start the cruise at 15:30.
* Free ride for Mt. Fuji Pass holders.
* Cruise takes about 20 minutes.
15:50 walk to the Ropeway Entrance (near Fujiyama Cookie shop and the bus stop)
Go up the hill in the cablecar (it takes about 4 minutes but you may have to wait a bit in the queue). You can take beautiful photos and try to eat dango!
* Free ride for Mt. Fuji Pass holders.
16:56 depart from Pleasure Cruiser/Ropeway Ent. bus stop
13min
Red Line Bus
17:09 arrive at Kawaguchiko Station
17:22 depart from Kawaguchiko Station (Bus Stop No 4)
8min
Free Loop Bus
17:30 arrive at Highland Resort & Spa (bus stop in front of the hotel)
2min
Walk to Fujiyama Onsen
17:32 Fujiyama Onsen
In the onsen you can enjoy various types of bath, for example herbal bath, carbonated bath or outdoor bath. All necessities are available for free (towels, onsen clothes, shampoo, face wash, hairdryer etc.)
* Show your Mt. Fuji Pass to get discount on the entrance fee.
Eat dinner at the onsen (restaurant is in the same building so you can go right before or after the bath).
20:00 depart from Highland Resort Hotel & Spa bus stop
10min
Free Loop Bus
The bus goes directly to Fujisan Station Hotel
Day3
8:39 Start from Mt Fuji Sta.
2min
Fujikyu Railway
8:41 arrive at FujiQ Highland Station
Let‘s enjoy exciting attractions with Mt. Fuji Pass. Please stand in the queue and present the Mt. Fuji Pass to the staff at the ticket counter (you will receive entrance ticket).
* The pass only covers 1 Free Ride. Please purchase tickets for other rides at the ticket gate or ticket machine.
* After the ride, go to Fujiyama Museum (free entrance with the Mt. Fuji Pass).
11:04 depart from FujiQ Highland Bus Stop (near the train station)
19min
Local Route Bus (Gotemba Line)
11:23 arrive at Oshino Hakkai
Oshino Hakkai is a Mt. Fuji World Cultural Heritage Site Asset. You will surely be impressed by the crystal-clear water of the 8 ponds full of fish located in a nice village. Don't forget to try some local food and drink water from the springs (you can fill your water bottle for free)!
Eat lunch in one of the local restaurants.
13:14 depart from Oshino Hakkai bus stop
15min
Local Route Bus (Gotemba Line)
13:29 get off at Mt. Fuji Yamanakako Hotel (close to Boat Pier)
13:45 - 14:10 Swan Lake Cruise
Get on the boat which looks like a Swan and enjoy the beautiful view!
14:23 depart from Pleasure Cruiser Pier bus stop
32min
Local Route Bus (Gotemba Line)
14:55 get off at Kawaguchiko Station
15:25 switch to the train at Kawaguchiko Station
14min
Fujikyu Railway
15:39 arrive at Shimoyoshida Station
Take a 5 minute walk to the Arakura Sengen Jinja shrine and continue walking to see Chureito Pagoda.
You must have seen it on one of the postcards. It is an iconic viewing spot! Please note that it takes about 20 minutes to climb to the Pagoda.
16:59 get on the train at Shimoyoshida Station
From here, according to where you want to go next, you can choose different paths (such as going to Kawaguchiko station or to Otsuki station). *At Kawaguchiko station, you can get on the highway bus.
At Otsuki station, you can take the JR Train to your next destination.
Note that Bus ticket must be reserved or bought beforehand.
JR train ticket can be bought at Otsuki Station (using the ticketing machine at the platform or at the gates).
14min to Kawaguchiko or 41min to Otsuki
Fujikyu Railway
From here, you can take the JR line trains to your next destination.