Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station
About this viewpoint
The 5th Station is where the road ends and the climb begins. At 2305 m it sits above most low cloud, giving you a rare close up perspective on the summit and a sweeping view down across the Fuji Five Lakes. Even non climbers can spend a half day here.
Not a summit
The 5th Station is not the top, it is one third up. From here the Yoshida trail climbs another 1471 m to the crater rim. Most visitors stay 60 to 90 minutes.
Short walks
The Okuniwa loop (45 minutes) drops below the road for a lava field walk, and the small Komitake Shrine sits five minutes east of the bus stop.
Photographer tips
- Spend an hour acclimatising before any walking, the altitude is real.
- Outside climbing season, road access depends on snow conditions, check JR Tomei daily.
- A ¥2000 climbing fee applies for anyone going above the 5th station in season.
Getting there
Practical info
Free to visit, ¥2000 trail fee in climbing season
Closed to private cars in climbing season, shuttle from Fujihokuroku.
Visitor center and main lookout are wheelchair accessible.
16 to 35 mm wide for the summit, 70 to 200 mm to compress the Five Lakes below.
Where to eat nearby
- Fujikyu Yamako Lodge
Curry rice, sansai soba and altitude oxygen if you need it.
Best rail pass for Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station
These are the rail passes that actually reach Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station. Buy your pass before you fly, then collect it at any major Japanese airport or city station.
Mt Fuji Pass (1 to 3 days)Recommended
Unlimited Fujikyu Retro Bus and sightseeing bus rides around the Fuji Five Lakes plus discounts at viewpoints, ropeways and Fuji-Q Highland.
JR Tokyo Wide Pass (3 days)
Direct Fuji Excursion limited express from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko plus all JR East lines around Tokyo. The cheapest way to reach this viewpoint from Tokyo on rails.
Japan Rail Pass (7 days)
Use it if you are also visiting Kyoto. Covers the Fuji Excursion through the JR East section and the full Tokaido Shinkansen.
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