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Tokyo to Mt Fuji by Train

Most people who say they are going to Mt Fuji mean the Fuji Five Lakes area on its northern side, centred on Kawaguchiko, where you get the classic views of the mountain across the water and from the Chureito Pagoda. The Fuji Excursion runs there direct from Shinjuku, and it is the simplest way to do a day trip without changing trains.

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There is no bullet train to Mt Fuji. The direct train is the Fuji Excursion limited express from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko: about 1 hour 53 minutes, four services a day, all seats reserved, ¥4,200 one way.

A Japan Rail Pass covers it only as far as Otsuki. The last part is the private Fujikyu Railway, which you pay for separately.

Fastest

about 1h 53m (Fuji Excursion)

Typical

about 2h by highway bus from Shinjuku, traffic dependent

Transfers

Direct on the Fuji Excursion

Departs

Shinjuku Station

Daily services

four Fuji Excursion services a day each way

JR Pass

Shinjuku to Otsuki only; Fujikyu section paid separately

Tokyo to Mt Fuji ticket prices

One-way fares by seat class. Return simply doubles the fare.

Seat class	Price (AUD)	Good to know
Fuji Excursion, reserved	¥4,200	Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko: ¥2,580 fare plus ¥1,620 limited express charge
With a Japan Rail Pass	Fujikyu part only	Shinjuku to Otsuki covered; buy the Otsuki to Kawaguchiko fare and charge separately

Adult fares in yen as published for 2026; they can change. All seats on the Fuji Excursion are reserved and there is no Green Car, so book your seat before you travel.

Which train: Nozomi, Hikari or Kodama?

All three run the Tokyo–Mt Fuji route direct — they differ in how many stations they skip.

Train	Journey time	Stops	Japan Rail Pass
Fuji Excursion	1h 53m	Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko direct, stops include Otsuki and Fuji-Q Highland, all seats reserved	JR section to Otsuki covered
Highway bus	about 2h	Busta Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko, frequent through the day, book ahead at weekends	Not covered

Timetable & departures

A sample of daily Tokyo → Mt Fuji departures.

Depart Tokyo	Arrive Mt Fuji	Train	Duration
Four a day	Kawaguchiko	Fuji Excursion	about 1h 53m
Frequent	Kawaguchiko	Highway bus	about 2h

The Fuji Excursion runs only a handful of times a day, so check your date and book early. Search your date for exact departures.

Tips for the journey

Book the seat early, both ways

With only four trains a day and every seat reserved, the Fuji Excursion sells out at weekends and in cherry blossom and autumn leaf seasons. Book the return at the same time.

Go in the morning for the view

Mt Fuji is often hidden by cloud, especially in summer. Mornings and the cooler months give the best chance of a clear view.

Chureito Pagoda is on the way

The pagoda with the famous view of Fuji is a short walk and a long staircase from Shimoyoshida Station on the Fujikyu line, a few stops before Kawaguchiko.

On a JR Pass, budget for the last leg

Your pass covers Shinjuku to Otsuki. Have cash or an IC card ready for the Fujikyu section, which is a separate railway.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a bullet train from Tokyo to Mt Fuji?

No. The direct train is the Fuji Excursion limited express from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko, which takes about 1 hour 53 minutes.

How much is the train from Tokyo to Mt Fuji?

The Fuji Excursion costs ¥4,200 one way from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko for a reserved seat, made up of a ¥2,580 fare and a ¥1,620 limited express charge.

Does the Japan Rail Pass cover the Fuji Excursion?

Partly. It covers the JR section from Shinjuku to Otsuki. The Otsuki to Kawaguchiko section is the private Fujikyu Railway and must be paid separately.

Can I visit Mt Fuji as a day trip from Tokyo?

Yes. Take an early Fuji Excursion, spend the day around Kawaguchiko and the Chureito Pagoda, and return in the afternoon. An overnight at Kawaguchiko gives you a second morning for a clear view.

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