On the mountain
Fuji 5th Station.
The Yoshida 5th Station is where the Subaru Line bus drops you off at 2305 m. It is the highest point on Mount Fuji you can reach without climbing, and on clear days the whole Kanto plain lies below a sea of clouds.
At a glance
What you need to know
- Elevation
- 2305 m above sea level
- Bus from Kawaguchiko
- ~50 minutes, ¥1,780 one way
- Open to private cars
- September to mid-July only - closed during climbing season
- Climbing toll
- ¥4,000 per climber (Yoshida route, from 2025)
- What is there
- Komitake shrine, restaurants, souvenir shops, post office, trailhead
Altitude
Take it slow
You will gain roughly 1500 m in under an hour by bus. Spend at least 30-60 minutes acclimatising before starting any walk. Headache, dizziness or nausea are common - sit, drink water and descend if it does not pass. Toddlers and people with heart conditions should be especially careful.
Plan