What train stop is Mt. Fuji?

A convenient stop on the Chuo Main Line running from Shinjuku Station in Tokyo to Matsumoto Station, Otsuki Station is the terminus of the Fujikyu Railway Line that runs to stations nearby Mount Fuji including Mt Fuji (Fujisan) Station and Kawaguchiko Station.



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Although there is no Shinkansen to Mount Fuji, there is a convenient train called the Fuji Excursion, which connects the Mt. Fuji area directly to Shinjuku Station, one of Tokyo's busiest transit hubs. Follow along as we introduce the Fuji Excursion, its schedule, and fees!

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The Fuji Excursion limited express train is the fastest train from Tokyo to Fuji-san, taking just 1 hour 53 minutes from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko Station. Fuji Excursion trains also stop at Fuji-Q Highland en route to Kawaguchiko.

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A 1-Day hike to the summit of Mt. Fuji requires a very early start, strength and endurance. A 1-Day hike evades the sunrise urgency and staying at a Mountain hut completely, plus reaching the summit around midday allows you to fully enjoy the surrounding views while appreciating the warmest stage of the day.

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Mount Fuji from Tokyo: Day trip itinerary. A day-trip from Tokyo to Mount Fuji and the lesser-known Hakone five lakes area is among the favorite experiences of many travelers to Japan, so here is our guide on how to visit this famous landmark with the Japan Rail Pass.

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Mount Fuji from Tokyo: Day trip itinerary. A day-trip from Tokyo to Mount Fuji and the lesser-known Hakone five lakes area is among the favorite experiences of many travelers to Japan, so here is our guide on how to visit this famous landmark with the Japan Rail Pass.

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Travelling between Tokyo and Mount Fuji by local trains takes about 2 to 3 hours, and includes at least one transfer. At Shinjuku Station, you can catch the JR Chuo limited express train and arrive to Kawaguchiko Station in about an hour.

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Travelling between Tokyo and Mount Fuji by local trains takes about 2 to 3 hours, and includes at least one transfer. At Shinjuku Station, you can catch the JR Chuo limited express train and arrive to Kawaguchiko Station in about an hour.

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If seeing Mount Fuji is one of your main goals when visiting Japan, plan your travel dates around December and January to get the best views of the mountain and its peak unobstructed by clouds. The best time of the day to spot the mountain is early morning between 7.00am to 10.00am, so be sure to set that alarm clock!

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The distance from Tokyo to Mount Fuji is around 100 km (62 miles), and from Kyoto to Mount Fuji is around 270 km (168 miles). It takes around 2-3 hours by car or train to get to Mount Fuji from Tokyo, and around 4-5 hours from Kyoto.

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Mount Fuji from the Shinkansen trains Summer is also the time when Mount Fuji can be clearly seen from a Shinkansen train leaving Tokyo towards Nagoya – Osaka – Kyoto. The window view is impressive – make sure to reserve your D or E seat (C or D in Green Cars), which is the right side from Tokyo, left side from Kyoto.

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