The easiest way to get around is by car. Though, most major sights and attractions are also accessible by bus, as there is vast bus network within the area. 
If you decide to rent a car, it is best to do so ahead from one of the bigger destinations close by. You can use our car rental widget in the FAQ menu below. 

Travelers can also opt to buy the Mount Fuji West Side Story Passport to get around: 

• Coverage: all buses on the west and north side of Mount Fuji

• Duration: 2 days

• Price: 2500 Yen

• Where to buy: ticket counters at Shin-Fuji Station, Fujinomiya Station, Kawaguchiko Station and Fujisan Station

Public transportation:

To get from Tokyo to Fujinomiya in the Mount Fuji Shizuoka Area by public transportation, travellers have the following options:

• Option 1: Bullet Train:

  1. First, take the Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Mishima Station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour.

  2. Transfer to the JR Tokaido Main Line and take the train to Fuji Station.

  3. From there, transfer to the Fujikyuko Bus bound for Fujinomiya Station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 10  minutes. 

(The total travel time is approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes.)

• Option 2: Regular Train:

  1. First, take the JR Tokaido Main Line from Tokyo Station to Numazu Station. The journey takes approximately 2 hours.

  2. Transfer to the JR Gotemba Line and take the train to Gotemba Station.

  3. From there, transfer to the Fujikyuko Bus bound for Fujinomiya Station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. 

(The total travel time is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.)

Nearest airport:

The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo. 

• by car: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes

• by public transport: approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes

• by bullet-train (combined with a local train from Mishima station): 2 hours and 20 minutes

Rental cars:

We recommend staying in Fujinomiya between two and three days. 
 

Hiking:
The hiking season in this area typically runs from Summer until Autumn

Scenic transportation:

• Minobu ropeway: click here for the most up-to-date information

Winter sports:
Ski resorts in Japan typically run from January until April. Though this can differ from year to year, depending on the amount of snow.

• Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti: click here for the most up-to-date information

Cherry blossoms:
The best time to see cherry blossoms in Japan is usually between late March and early April. Although the blooming period can vary slightly from year to year and depending from region to region. 

There is one famous festival in this area. Please be advised that the following info is based upon previous entries of the festival and that the dates might have changed for the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information. 
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For the exact location of the festival, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.
 

• Mount Fuji Opening

  • Date: July 10th

The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo. 

• by car: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes

• by public transport: approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes

• by bullet-train (combined with a local train from Mishima station): 2 hours and 20 minutes

We recommend the following options for staying connected in Japan:

• Sakura Mobile Travel Sim (data only)
• Sakura Mobile Travel Sim (data + voice)
• Sakura Mobile Unlimited Wifi / Pocket Wifi