highway bus departing from and arriving in the Mt. Fuji/Fuji Five Lakes area

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q

  Which prefectures do buses to and from Mount Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes depart from?
  ADirect express buses to the Mt. Fuji and Fuji Five Lakes area depart from many prefectures, including Tokyo (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Akihabara, Yaesu), Saitama (Omiya, Kawagoe), Kanagawa (Yokohama, Tamaplaza), Chiba (Tsudanuma, Nishifunabashi), Aichi (Nagoya), Osaka and Kyoto (overnight service), and Shizuoka (Mishima, Numazu, Gotemba). For details on each route, please see highway bus highway bus list on the official website.
• Q

  After getting off at Fuji-Q Highland, is it possible to travel to Kawaguchiko Sta. or Mt. Fuji Station?
  AAfter disembarking at Fuji-Q Highland, you can travel to Kawaguchiko Sta. or Mt. Fuji Station by regular local bus or sightseeing bus (such as the Fujisan Loop Bus "Fujikko-go"). The journey takes approximately 5-10 minutes to Kawaguchiko Sta. and approximately 10 minutes to Mt. Fuji Station. You can pay with an IC card or cash.
• Q

  How crowded are the buses during the Mount Fuji climbing season?
  AThe Mount Fuji climbing season (July to September) is extremely crowded, especially on weekends and holidays. highway bus departing from Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Tokyo often fill up quickly, so please purchase your tickets early through online reservations, which open one month in advance. On-the-day ticket counter sales are only available if seats are still available.
• Q

  Are there any special train schedules to coincide with the opening and closing dates of climbing Mount Fuji?
  A富士山の山開き（7月1日）・山じまい（9月10日前後）に合わせた臨時・増便ダイヤを設定する場合があります。最新の運行スケジュールは公式サイトのお知らせページ、または富士急コールセンター（0570-022956）でご確認ください
• Q

  Can I fit all the necessary equipment and a large backpack for climbing Mount Fuji into the trunk of my car?
  AYou may bring luggage into the bus only if it fits on the overhead rack or under the seat (one piece per person). Larger luggage (suitcases, travel bags, etc.) will be stored in the luggage compartment under the bus floor. However, large items such as skis, snowboards, folding bicycles (in carrying bags), and golf bags may not be accepted depending on the congestion and space limitations. Please do not put valuables or fragile items in the luggage compartment; always bring them into the bus with you. We cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to such items.