Mt. Fuji Climbing and 5th Station Sightseeing: Save Money and Travel Conveniently with Public Transport! The "Mt. Fuji 5th Station Free Pass" Returns for the First Time in 4 Years!

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Fujikyu Group's Fujisanroku Electric Railway Co., Ltd. (Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture) and Fujikyu Bus Co., Ltd. (Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture) will release the "Mt. Fuji 5th Station Free Pass," a cost-effective and convenient ticket for those traveling to Mt. Fuji by train and bus, for the first time in four years, coinciding with the opening of Mt. Fuji on July 1, 2026 (Wednesday).

The "Mt. Fuji 5th Station Free Pass" is an advantageous ticket that allows unlimited rides for two days on the Fujikyu Line between Otsuki and Kawaguchiko, and on the bus routes connecting Fujisan Station and Kawaguchiko Station to the Mt. Fuji 5th Station (Yoshida Trail) via the Subaru Line. Previously sold at the ticket window of Fujikyu Line Otsuki Station, this year's sales will be exclusively online (web sales), allowing customers to easily purchase tickets in advance on their smartphones or other devices.

Furthermore, as a special benefit for pass holders, presenting the ticket at "Fujikyu Unjokaku," a facility at the Mt. Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station, will grant a 10% discount on shop merchandise and food/drink menus. Additionally, a half-price luggage storage service at Kawaguchiko Station (normally ¥1,200 → ¥600) will be available.

In recent times, with rising gasoline prices and road congestion making travel by private car time-consuming and costly, please take advantage of the "Mt. Fuji 5th Station Free Pass" to travel smoothly and economically using public transportation for your summer Mt. Fuji climb or 5th station sightseeing.

"Mt. Fuji 5th Station Free Pass" Available for Enjoyment Up to 2 Full Days

1. Ticket Name

"Mt. Fuji 5th Station Free Pass"

2. Sales Period

July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) - September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)

(※Sales begin July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) at 0:00.)

3. Sales Website

https://www.fujiyamaconnect.jp/tenant/31/product/mtf-rail1/

(※Online sales only; no over-the-counter sales.)

4. Sales Price

Adults: ¥4,900 (tax included) / Children (elementary school age and younger): ¥2,450 (tax included) *Infants are free.

5. Ticket Contents

- Unlimited rides for 2 days on the Fujikyu Line (Otsuki Station - Kawaguchiko Station) (Limited Express tickets sold separately) - Round-trip ticket for the Mt. Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station route (valid for 2 days)

6. Special Benefits

1 Present your Free Pass at the register of "Fujikyu Unjokaku," a facility at the Mt. Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station, to receive the following benefits:

- 10% OFF on shop merchandise and food/drink menus

- First 100 customers will receive a Mt. Fuji good luck charm bell.

(Unjokaku Official HP: https://www.unjokaku.jp/)

Fujikyu Unjokaku

2 Present your Free Pass to receive half-price luggage storage service at Kawaguchiko Station.

- Available for ¥600 (normally ¥1,200)

(※Luggage storage hours: 9:20 - 17:00)

<Reference: Cost Comparison Simulation>

1) Comparison with Regular Fares (Round trip, Adult)

- When purchasing regular tickets and bus passes separately: ¥5,740

- Fujikyu Line (Otsuki Station - Kawaguchiko Station) Round Trip: ¥2,340

- Bus to Mt. Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station Round Trip: ¥3,400

★ Using the "Mt. Fuji 5th Station Free Pass": ¥4,900

⇒ Save ¥840 (approx. 15%) per person. Plus, enjoy unlimited rides for 2 days!

2) Cost Comparison: Private Car vs. Public Transportation (Model Case: Round Trip for 2 Adults from Shinjuku)

- Private Car Use (*1): Approx. ¥16,840

- Hatsudai IC (nearest to Shinjuku Station) - Kawaguchiko IC: ¥6,040 (ETC round trip)

- Gasoline Cost: ¥3,000 (assuming ¥150/L, 10 km/L fuel efficiency)

- Mt. Fuji Parking Fee: ¥1,000

- Mt. Fuji Drive System Shuttle Bus Round Trip Fare: ¥3,400 x 2 people

★ Using Train + Mt. Fuji 5th Station Free Pass: ¥15,440

- Shinjuku - Otsuki Station Round Trip Fare (JR): ¥2,820 x 2 people

- Mt. Fuji 5th Station Free Pass: ¥4,900 x 2 people

⇒ Save approx. ¥1,400 per person. Considering rising gasoline prices and the private car access restrictions (requiring shuttle bus transfers), this combination is economical and smooth.

*1 Calculated based on 10 km/L fuel efficiency, ¥150/L for regular gasoline, and ETC round-trip fares.

*Fares are calculated based on fares and charges as of June 2026 (our research) and are subject to change due to traffic conditions, fuel prices, etc.

Bus Timetable

Timetable: Mt. Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station Route (July 1, 2026 - September 10, 2026) https://www.fujikyubus.co.jp/mycar/timetablefares/

Company Overview

Company Name: Fujisanroku Electric Railway Co., Ltd.

Representative: Kenichi Ishii

Established: May 25, 2021

Location: 3641 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture

Business Activities: Railway business, ropeway business, etc.

Official HP: https://www.fujikyu-railway.jp/

Company Name: Fujikyu Bus Co., Ltd.

Representative: Tsuyoshi Furuya

Established: January 10, 1991

Location: 4837 Kodachi, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture

Business Activities: General chartered passenger transport business / General scheduled passenger transport business

Official HP: https://www.fujikyubus.co.jp/