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Each trail has its own access route. Here\'s how to get from Tokyo (or Kansai) to the 5th Station, and where to stay before and after your climb.
Tokyo (Shinjuku)
¥3,500 one way
2.5 hours
Method
Express bus
Frequency
Every 30–60 min during season
The easiest option. Buy online in advance — buses fill up.
Book Yoshida Trail bus ticket
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Tokyo (Shinjuku) → Gotemba Station
¥2,000 + ¥1,570
3 hours
Method
Bus + local bus
Frequency
5–6 times/day
Requires transfer at Gotemba Station. Plan buffer time.
Book Subashiri Trail bus ticket
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Tokyo or Kansai → Shin-Fuji Station
¥4,800 + ¥2,400
2.5 hours from Tokyo, 3 hours from Osaka
Method
Shinkansen + bus
Frequency
5–6 times/day
Best for Kansai-based travelers. Shinkansen to Shin-Fuji, then bus.
Book Fujinomiya Trail bus ticket
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Tokyo → Gotemba Station
¥2,000 + ¥1,570
2.5 hours
Method
Express bus + local bus
Frequency
5–6 times/day
Same as Subashiri initially, different final bus. Check which line.
Book Gotemba Trail bus ticket
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Pick your pre-climb base. Book 2+ months ahead during summer.
Best for Yoshida Trail. Stunning Mt Fuji views. Plenty of restaurants and ryokans. 15-minute bus to 5th station.
Find hotels in Kawaguchiko
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Budget-friendly. Direct bus to Yoshida 5th Station. Less scenic but cheaper and closer.
Find hotels in Fujiyoshida
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Best for Subashiri and Gotemba trails. Famous outlet mall for post-climb shopping. Outlet mall fatigue is real though.
Find hotels in Gotemba
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For 2-day climbs: book an 8th-station hut. Basic, cramped, and loud, but essential for sunrise climbs. ¥13,000+ including dinner.
Find hotels in Mountain
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