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Mt Fuji fifth stations driving guide: Subaru Line, Fuji Skyline and map
Drive to Mt Fuji's fifth stations on the Fuji Subaru Line and Fuji Skyline, with a one-day route map, tolls and hours, summer private-car restrictions, winter closures, parking and access.
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- First drive
Climb the Fuji Subaru Line to its fifth station, go round via Subashiri, then take the Fuji Skyline to Fujinomiya 5th Station: about 119 km and 2 hours 25 minutes of driving.
- Fuji Subaru Line
Ordinary car ¥2,800 return for the full road, cash or coupon only. 04:30–17:00 on 1–15 November; 09:00–17:00 on 16–30 November.
- Fuji Skyline
Free. The climbing section usually closes for winter in mid-November. The 2026 closure date has not been announced.
As of 2 November 2026.
Driving time
- From Tokyo Station
- about 1 h 50 min120 km
- From Kawaguchiko Stationif you rent a car on arrival
- about 10 min8 km
Times to Michi-no-Eki Narusawa, calculated from map data without traffic.
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Mt Fuji's fifth stations are divided between the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station in Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture, and the Fujinomiya, Subashiri and Gotemba New 5th Stations in Shizuoka Prefecture. The roads up include the Fuji Subaru Line in Yamanashi and the Fuji Skyline and Fuji Azami Line in Shizuoka.
This guide follows a day visiting the Subaru Line and Fujinomiya fifth stations and explains the summer private-car restrictions and winter closures, with roads and places to stop listed below.
Map of Mt Fuji's fifth stations
- Views and nature
- Roadside stations
- 1Michi-no-Eki Narusawa
- 2Okuniwa parking
- 3Subaru Line 5th Station
- 4Michi-no-Eki Subashiri
- 5Gotemba New 5th Station
- 6Fujinomiya 5th Station
- 7Michi-no-Eki Fujiyoshida
- 8Michi-no-Eki Fuji-Oyama
Line: 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6
The map could not be loaded. Use the junction-by-junction directions below.
The line follows the full-day route from the Subaru Line to Fujinomiya below. Numbers mark the stops: green for scenery and nature, blue for roadside stations. Tap a marker to see its name.
Recommended drives
First visit: the Subaru Line to Fujinomiya in a day
From Michi-no-Eki Narusawa, a roadside station, take the Fuji Subaru Line, stopping at Okuniwa parking on the way to the Subaru Line 5th Station. After coming down, take the Higashi-Fuji Goko Road round to Subashiri and stop at Michi-no-Eki Subashiri. From there, pass Gotemba New 5th Station and follow the Fuji Skyline to Fujinomiya 5th Station.
The route is about 119 km, with around 2 hours 25 minutes of driving. Distance and time are calculated from map data and exclude traffic.
The tolled roads on this route are the Fuji Subaru Line and the Higashi-Fuji Goko Road. The Fuji Subaru Line costs ¥2,800 return for the full road in an ordinary car, payable by cash or coupon. ETC, the electronic toll card system, and credit cards are not accepted.
Summer: no private cars
The 2026 private-car restrictions ran from 3 July at 18:00 to 10 September at 18:00 on the Subaru Line, from 10 July at 09:00 to 10 September at 18:00 on the Fuji Skyline to Fujinomiya, and from 1 July at 09:00 to 10 September at 18:00 on the Fuji Azami Line.
During the restrictions, park at a transfer car park and take a shuttle bus. The transfer point is Fuji-san Parking for the Subaru Line and Mizugatsuka car park for Fujinomiya.
Late autumn: watch the hours and closures
The Subaru Line operates 04:30–17:00 on 1–15 November, 09:00–17:00 on 16–30 November, and 09:00–16:00 from December to February. Outside operating hours, neither people nor cars may remain on the road.
The climbing section of the Fuji Skyline usually closes for winter in mid-November. In 2025 snow brought the closure forward to 9 November at 11:00. The 2026 closure date had not been announced as of 2 November.
Roads you can drive
| Road | What to expect | Length and cost | Hours and restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuji Subaru Line | From Lake Kawaguchi to the fifth station | About 30 km; ordinary car ¥2,800 return for the full road; kei cars and motorcycles ¥2,300 | 04:30–17:00 on 1–15 November; 09:00–17:00 on 16–30 November. In winter the open section changes from day to day |
| Fuji Skyline (climbing section) | From the old toll gate at the second station to Fujinomiya 5th Station | Free | Usually closes in mid-November. Private-car restrictions in summer |
| Fuji Skyline (touring section) | Links Mizugatsuka with the Gotemba and Susono side | Free | Open all year except in heavy rain or snow. Closed at 200 mm or more of continuous rainfall, among other conditions |
| Fuji Azami Line | To Subashiri 5th Station | Free | Private-car restrictions in summer |
| Road to Gotemba New 5th Station | From the Gotemba side to the new fifth station | — | — |
| Higashi-Fuji Goko Road | From Kawaguchiko IC to Subashiri IC | Tolled | — |
| National Route 139 | From the Lake Kawaguchi side towards Fujinomiya | — | — |
Places to stop
Views and nature
Numbers match the map.
| No. | Place | Parking | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Okuniwa parking | About 36 spaces | Elevation 2,227 m. 27.0 km from Lake Kawaguchi |
| 3 | Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station | Free. About 300 ordinary cars, about 824 including roadside spaces | Elevation 2,305 m |
| — | Osawa parking | About 30 spaces | Elevation 2,020 m |
| — | Jukaidai parking | About 40 spaces | Elevation 1,663 m |
| — | Ichigome-shita parking | About 30 spaces | Elevation 1,291 m |
| 5 | Gotemba New 5th Station | About 450 spaces, free | — |
| 6 | Fujinomiya 5th Station | About 350 spaces | Elevation 2,400 m, the highest of the fifth stations |
| — | Mizugatsuka car park | Transfer point during private-car restrictions | Shuttle bus: adults ¥1,320 one way |
| — | Subashiri 5th Station | — | Private-car restrictions in summer |
Roadside stations
| No. | Roadside station | Parking | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michi-no-Eki Narusawa | — | Narusawa Village, Yamanashi |
| 7 | Michi-no-Eki Fujiyoshida | — | Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi |
| 4 | Michi-no-Eki Subashiri | 110 ordinary cars | Subashiri in Oyama, Shizuoka. 09:00–20:00 (until 18:00 from late November to early March) |
| 8 | Michi-no-Eki Fuji-Oyama | 64 ordinary cars | Yozawa in Oyama, Shizuoka. 07:00–20:00 |
Best seasons and crowds
| Season | Highlights and cautions |
|---|---|
| July–September | Private-car restrictions (through 10 September at 18:00 in 2026) |
| 1–15 November | Subaru Line 04:30–17:00 |
| 16–30 November | Subaru Line 09:00–17:00 |
| Mid-November | The Fuji Skyline climbing section usually closes |
| December–mid-March | Subaru Line 09:00–16:00. The open section changes from day to day |
Sunset is at 16:51 on 1 November and 16:39 on 15 November (Kofu). In Shizuoka it is at 16:53 on 1 November and 16:41 on 15 November.
Roads and restrictions checked on 2 November 2026
- The climbing trails on the Shizuoka side have been closed for winter since 10 September at 17:00. On the Fujinomiya trail, the section from the fifth to the sixth station is still passable; it usually closes in early November.
Getting there and fuel
| Starting point | Approximate drive |
|---|---|
| Lake Kawaguchi | About 30 km on the Fuji Subaru Line to the fifth station |
| Gotemba IC and Susono IC | Fuji Skyline to Fujinomiya 5th Station |
| Fuji IC and Shin-Fuji IC | Nishi-Fuji Road, Route 139 and the Fuji Skyline to Fujinomiya 5th Station |
When driving the Fuji Subaru Line in winter, fit winter tyres or carry chains.
Refuel in town before going up to the fifth stations.
If you don't have a car
Use the Yamanashi rental-car listings to find a pickup location. For Shizuoka, see car rental in Shizuoka. Before booking, check the driving-permit requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit two fifth stations in one day?
Yes. Drive from the Subaru Line 5th Station via Subashiri to Fujinomiya 5th Station. The full route is about 119 km, with around 2 hours 25 minutes of driving.
How much is the Fuji Subaru Line toll?
An ordinary car costs ¥2,800 return for the full road. Pay by cash or coupon. ETC and credit cards are not accepted.
Is parking at the fifth stations free?
The car parks along the Subaru Line and at Gotemba New 5th Station are free.
When are the private-car restrictions?
In 2026 they began on 3 July at 18:00 on the Subaru Line, on 10 July at 09:00 at Fujinomiya and on 1 July at 09:00 at Subashiri. All ended on 10 September at 18:00.
Can I drive to a fifth station in winter?
On the Fuji Subaru Line, the open section changes from day to day with snow and ice. The climbing section to Fujinomiya is closed during winter.
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Sources & verification
Last verified: 2026-11-02
- Yamanashi Road Corporation (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-01
- Yamanashi Prefecture (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-01
- Yamanashi Road Corporation (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-02
- Yamanashi Road Corporation (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-01
- Yamanashi Road Corporation (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-02
- Fujinomiya City (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-02
- Fujinomiya City Tourist Association (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-02
- Shizuoka Prefecture (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-01
- Shizuoka Prefecture (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-02
- Mt. Fuji Climbing Official Website (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-01
- NEXCO Central Japan (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-01
- Fujinomiya City Tourist Association (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-01
- Fujinomiya City (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-01
- Kanto Michi-no-Eki Association (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-01
- Kanto Michi-no-Eki Association (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-01
- MLIT Chubu Regional Development Bureau (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-01
- MLIT Chubu Regional Development Bureau (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-01
- National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-01
- National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-01
- Shizuoka Prefecture (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-02
- Yamanashi Road Corporation (official page, in Japanese) · 2026-11-01
- OpenStreetMap (map positions and route; © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL; route calculated with OSRM) · 2026-11-01
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