Does JR Pass include Mt Fuji?

If you have a Japan Rail Pass you can ride a part of the Fuji Excursion (Shinjuku – Otsuki) without needing an additional ticket. This means that JR Pass holders need to buy a ticket for the 'Otsuki – Mount Fuji / Fujikyu Highland / Kawaguchiko' section of the journey: Otsuki – Kawaguchiko: 1140 yen.



The Japan Rail (JR) Pass covers the journey toward Mt. Fuji, but it does not cover the final "local" legs of the trip. To reach the popular Kawaguchiko area, you can use the JR Pass for the JR Chuo Line from Shinjuku to Otsuki. However, from Otsuki to Kawaguchiko, you must take the Fujikyu Railway, which is a private line and not covered by the JR Pass (though the "Fuji Excursion" train runs the whole way, JR Pass holders must still pay the "private track" portion of the fare). For the Hakone area, the JR Pass covers the Shinkansen to Odawara, but the subsequent "Hakone Tozan" trains and cable cars are not covered. Furthermore, local buses that take you up to the 5th Station (the climbing start points) are never included in the JR Pass. While the pass gets you most of the way from Tokyo or Osaka for "free," you should budget for these extra local transport costs to reach the mountain itself.

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The Japan Rail Pass is valid only on a portion of the travel from Tokyo to Mount Fuji. At Shinjuku Station, take the JR Chuo Line to Otsuki Station. This leg takes around 1 hour, and is covered by your JR Pass. At Otsuki Station, you must transfer to the Fujikyu Railway Line to reach Kawaguchiko Station.

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Use the bullet train Tokaido Shinkansen to travel to Mt. Fuji right from the heart of Tokyo. On the left side, you will see mesmerizing Sagami Bay, and on the right side the symbol of Japan, the highest summit of the country, perfectly symmetrical Mount Fuji.

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Tokyo to Fuji Five Lakes Take the JR Chuo Line from Shinjuku Station (Tokyo) to Otsuki Station (Azusa trains, covered by the JR Pass). Once at Otsuki, take Fujikyu Railway to Kawaguchiko Station (not covered by the JR Pass).

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Travel time by train is a little over 2 hours from Tokyo. To get there: Take JR Tokaido line for Kozu from Tokyo Station, using your JR Pass. Once at Kozu (Kanagawa), take the JR Gotemba Line for Numazu.

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Mount Fuji can be seen from the Tokaido Shinkansen between Tokyo and Osaka. When coming from Tokyo, the mountain appears on the right side of the train and is best viewed around Shin-Fuji Station, about 40-45 minutes into the journey. The best views can be enjoyed from the window-side seat F (or seat D in Green Cars).

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If you calculate that your travel costs will be lower if you buy individual tickets for each journey, then it's not worth buying a JR Pass. However, if you take into account journeys on Shinkansen high-speed trains or other means of transport, the savings you make become substantial.

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JR East operates the most convenient train lines for moving around central Tokyo, and you can use your JR Pass on all of these metro services. The rest of the 13 Tokyo subway lines that run in and around the Yamanote line are operated by companies other than JR East.

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The JAPAN RAIL PASS is not valid for any seats, reserved or non-reserved, on “NOZOMI” and “MIZUHO” trains on the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen lines. (The pass holders must take “HIKARI,” “SAKURA,” “KODAMA,” or “TSUBAME” trains.)

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For a view of Mount Fuji, make sure to sit on the left hand side of the Shinkansen if you're going from Osaka/Kyoto ?? Tokyo. If you're going the opposite way, make sure to sit on the right side.

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There are no crowds on the intercity Shinkansen trains so free seats tend to be available. However, it is recommended to book a seat before boarding any train during the following peak seasons: April 27 to May 6. August 11-20.

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The Shinkansen bullet train can take you from Shin-Fuji Station to Kyoto Station in just 2 hours and 31 minutes. Bus: There are also a number of buses that run between Mount Fuji and Kyoto. The journey takes around 5 hours and 30 minutes. Car: If you have a car, you can drive from Mount Fuji to Kyoto.

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It says to plan for 5-6 hours on the way up and 3-4 on the way down. We did the climb up in 4.5 hours and down in 3 hours. But the good news about climbing Mt Fuji in one day is that you are there at the opposite time of the crowds who stay overnight and can easily go at your own pace!

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Kawaguchiko is not a JR station. Therefore, the Japan Rail Pass will not be accepted for passage on between Otsuki and Kawaguchiko. IC cards such as Pasmo and Suica are accepted.

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The Fujikyuko Line is a privately owned train line. IC Cards(Suica, Pasmo, etc), the Japan Rail Pass cannot be used to ride this line. Please pay for your ticket in cash. At Kawaguchiko Station, the last stop on the Fujikyuko Line, there are train and bus ticket windows, restaurants, shops, and coin lockers.

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