Shizuoka
Mishima is the closest Shinkansen stop to Fuji's east side. Hikari and Kodama both call here, and a quick connection puts you on the JR Gotemba Line or the Izuhakone bus to Hakone via Lake Ashi.
Mishima is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. From the south exit, the Numazu local bus heads to the Mishima Skywalk for one of the cleanest Fuji panoramas you can find without climbing anything.
Yes, from the north side of the Mishima Shinkansen platforms on clear mornings.
The classic Fuji lake, two hours from Shinjuku.
Onsen, pirate ship on Lake Ashi, and Fuji from Owakudani.
Closest big town to Fuji, gateway for the climbing trail and the Premium Outlets.
The five storey pagoda framed by Fuji.