Visit the 5th station of Mt. Fuji! Lake Kawaguchiko Recommended Sightseeing Model Course
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The Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station, located on the Yamanashi Prefecture side, serves as the gateway to Mount Fuji's summit. It offers an enjoyable experience not only for mountain climbers but also for tourists as a popular sightseeing spot.
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The Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station, located on the Yamanashi Prefecture side, serves as the gateway to Mount Fuji's summit. It offers an enjoyable experience not only for mountain climbers but also for tourists as a popular sightseeing spot. There are four routes to climb Mt. Fuji: the Yoshida Ascending Route on the Yamanashi Prefecture side, and the Fujinomiya, Subashiri, and Gotemba Ascending Routes on the Shizuoka Prefecture side. This time, we will introduce the highlights of "Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station" on the Yoshida Trail side, which is full of restaurants and souvenir shops and bustling with many climbers and tourists every year. You can also enjoy gourmet food unique to the 5th station and magnificent scenery such as Mt. Fuji and the sea of clouds! Please refer to it.
Sightseeing at the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji!
Find food and souvenirs at restaurants and shops
Fuji Subaru Line 5th station is full of restaurants and shops. The 1st floor is a shop, and the 2nd floor is a restaurant called “Komitake Shop” and “Mt. Fuji Miharashi”. Be sure to check out the exclusive gourmet items like unique soft-serve ice cream and original souvenirs that are only available here. Additionally, at the rustic-style lodging facility "Gogoen Rest House," you can also indulge in the highly popular "Fuji Mountain Melon Bread."
Visit Mt.Fuji Komitake Shrine
"Mt.Fuji Komitake Shrine" at the 5th station. Komitake is a mountain that became the foundation of Mt. Fuji, which appeared before the current Mt. Fuji was formed. Komitake and Old Fuji erupted repeatedly to form the current Mt. Fuji. Mt. Fuji Komitake Shrine, located at the 5th station of Mt. Fuji, was established in 937 (Johei 7) on the summit of Mt. Komitake (Mt. Fuji 5th station), a sacred place for mountain worship. As a sacred place for mountain worship, many worshipers and ascetics have visited since ancient times as a place of prayer. It seems that there are benefits such as traffic safety, matchmaking, and longevity. Let's visit when you visit the 5th station.
Hiking in Oniwa, Okuniwa, and Ochudo
You can enjoy hiking on the trekking trail that continues from Mt. Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station to the Goten and Okunitei gardens. Along the way, in mid-June to late July, you can see rhododendrons, while in July to August, there are bearberries. During the autumn foliage season from early to late October, you can also enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji and larch trees.
In addition, there is a scenic point where you can see the top of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Yamanakako below. If you look up at the summit of Mt. Fuji, you can clearly see the boundary line of the forest limit.
Best time to see autumn leaves: Early to late October
"Okuniwa" where you can see the autumn leaves of Japanese larch and Mt. Fuji
The Okuniwa, which is located 2km before the Mt. Fuji 5th station parking lot, is a must-see spot during the autumn foliage season. In about 10 minutes on foot, you will arrive at a scenic spot where you can see Mt. Fuji and the autumn leaves of Japanese larch. You can go around the whole area in about an hour and a half.
"Oniwa" where you can see Mt. Fuji towering up close
If you go a little further from the "Okuniwa" parking lot, you will see the mountain trail leading to "Oniwa". The Oniwa has a slightly steeper uphill than the Okuniwa, so wear clothes and shoes that are easy to move in and enjoy your walk.
"Ochudo" where various alpine plants bloom
Onchudo is a promenade that runs horizontally around the 5th and 6th stations of Mt. Fuji. You can easily enjoy trekking while enjoying the rich nature of Mt.Fuji.
Mt. Fuji 5th Station Temperature & Recommended Clothing
Temperature at Mt.Fuji 5th Station
The 5th station of Mt.Fuji is located at an altitude of over 2000m. Since the temperature drops by about 0.6 degrees when the altitude increases by 100m, the temperature at the fifth station is about 12 degrees lower than on the flat ground. For example, the average temperature at the 5th station in July is about 13 degrees. This is the average temperature of April in Tokyo.
The average temperature during the autumn foliage season at Mt. Fuji 5th Station, which is from early to late October, is around a high of 9°C and a low of 1.2°C. Therefore, it's important to prepare warm clothing, such as thick jackets, when visiting.
Recommended clothes
As mentioned above, the temperature at Mt.Fuji 5th Station is quite low even in summer. Instead of light clothing such as short sleeves, take measures against the cold such as wearing a long-sleeved jacket that allows you to adjust the temperature. In addition, the 5th station, which has a high altitude, is a place “close to the sun”. The UV rays are stronger than at the foot of the mountain, so if you are concerned about it, bring sunscreen and sunglasses, and wear clothes that do not expose your skin as much as possible.
Access to Mt.Fuji 5th Station
How to get there from Shinjuku by bus or car
To go to the 5th Station by bus from Tokyo
There are two main ways to get to Mt. Fuji 5th Station by bus from Tokyo. One way is to use the highway bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Mt. Fuji 5th Station. The other way is to take a train or highway bus to Kawaguchiko Sta. or Mt.Fuji Station, and then transfer to the Mt. Fuji Climbing Bus to reach the 5th Station. If you only want to visit the 5th Station of Mt. Fuji, it would be easier to use the direct bus. If there is a place you want to stop by around Lake Kawaguchiko or Fujiyoshida, change trains at the station at the foot of the mountain.
Private car/Rental car
You can also go to Mt.Fuji 5th Station by private car or rental car. However, please note that during the climbing season from mid-July to the end of August, private vehicles are restricted and private vehicles cannot pass through. Also, at the Yoshida Route 5th Station, get off the Chuo Expressway Lake Kawaguchiko IC and take the Fuji Subaru Line (charged) for about 1 hour.
The Fuji Subaru Line has set business hours and is not open 24 hours a day, so be sure to check the official website in advance.
Fuji Subaru Line: http://subaruline.jp/
Personal car regulation period
On the Fuji Subaru Line, from mid-July to late August, when many climbers and tourists are expected to visit, private cars will be regulated to protect the environment and alleviate traffic congestion. During the period, you will not be able to drive your own car, but that doesn't mean you can't go to the 5th station. In front of the tollgate, you can park your car at "Mt.Fuji Fujisan Parking", which is located immediately after getting off at the Fujiyoshida IC on the Higashifujigoko Road, and take the shuttle bus from there to the 5th station.
Fujisan Parking: https://www.fujisanparking.jp/
Other than private car regulation period
For access other than the private car regulation period, use a "car" or "route bus".
Click here for route bus details → https://bus.fujikyu.co.jp/rosen/detail/id/14/%23d_h01
In case of bad weather or outside of business hours, it is not possible to enter or leave the "Fuji Subaru Line".
Click here for Fuji Subaru Line business information → http://subaruline.jp/index.html
Mt.Fuji 5th Station and Lake Kawaguchiko recommended sightseeing model course
【First day】
9:00 Depart from Tokyo
11:30 Arrive at the 5th Station and visit Komitake Shrine
12:00 Lunch at 5th station restaurant
13:00 Hike the Ochudo
15:00 Buy souvenirs and go down the mountain
16:30 Stay at Fuji Midori no Kyukamura
【The 2nd day】
8:30 Departure from Mt. Fuji Midori no Kyukamura
9:00 Participate in Fujikanko Travel activity tour
16:00 Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen
18:00 Depart from Yamanashi
Mt.Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko Recommended Sightseeing Route
Day 1 Departure from Tokyo 9:00
10:30 Arrive at Chuo Expressway Lake Kawaguchiko IC → Fuji Subaru Line
11:30 Arrive at Mt.Fuji 5th Station/Komitake Shrine
12:00 Lunch at 5th station restaurant
13:00 Hike the Ochudo
Buy souvenirs and go down!
16:30 Arrive at Fuji Midori no Kyukamura
Fuji Midori no Kyukamura is a large accommodation facility located in a quiet environment surrounded by the rich nature of Mt. Fuji.
There is also an accommodation plan that includes a bathing ticket for the adjacent day-trip hot spring facility Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen.
Fuji Green Kyukamura: https://www.kyukamura.jp/
For those who are not comfortable with driving, we recommend using the "Sightseeing Taxi: Mount Fuji 5th Station and Inner Garden Stroll" service offered by Fuji Kanko Travel from Kawaguchiko Station. For more details, please see below↓
【The 2nd day】
8:30 Departure from Mt. Fuji Midori no Kyukamura
9:00 Join Fujikanko Travel activity tour
Experience-based one-day tours are held every day where you can feel the nature at the foot of Mt. All tours can be accompanied by an English-speaking guide as an option, so you can participate in the tour with peace of mind even in unfamiliar areas.
In addition, Fujikanko Travel has started accepting reservations for the "Shine Muscat Picking and winery visit by Private chartered taxi" plan only from late August to September. It is a recommended plan where you can enjoy Shine Muscat Picking and winery visit in about 3 hours.
16: 00Enjoy a hot spring with a Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen
Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen is a day-trip hot spring facility where you can enjoy a total of 16 types of baths, including two types of open-air baths with outstanding views of Mt. Fuji, carbonated springs, and cave baths.
Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen: https://www.fuji-yurari.jp/
1 8:00 Leave Yamanashi for Tokyo!
When you come to the foot of Mt.Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, please stay comfortably and enjoy sightseeing at Mt.Fuji 5th Station and Mt.Fuji Five Lakes.
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The northern foot of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture is a stunning area of Japan that has plenty to offer visitors. At the foot of Mt. Fuji, including ”Arakurayama Sengen Park”, which offers a view of Mt. Fuji and the iconic five-story pagoda, "Chureito." The Kawaguchiko Momiji Corridor is also a must-visit during the autumn season when visitors can see the colorful leaves. Our company, based in Lake Kawaguchiko, operates various facilities that utilize the natural resources of Mt. Fuji. These include the theme park "Fuji Subaru Land," which offers a range of exciting rides and attractions, and the Fujiten Snow Resort, where visitors can enjoy skiing and snowboarding. Visitors can also sample the world-famous "Fujizakura Heights Beer," made using natural water “Fujizakura Meisui” , or relax in the natural hot spring, "Fuji Chobo no yu Yurari," . We will clearly communicate the charm of Mt. Fuji, which changes with the seasons, from the base of Mt. Fuji in Kawaguchiko.
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