The ULTIMATE Mt. Fuji Access Guide 2026 | Trains, Buses & Tickets Explained
Planning your trip to Mt. Fuji? This is the *Ultimate Access Guide 2026*—the most detailed video you’ll find.
We explain every option step by step:
– 🚆 Train routes from Tokyo and beyond, with types of trains and smart combinations
– 🚌 Highway bus routes, local connections, and how the fare systems work
– 🎫 Ticket categories, rules, and how to choose the right rail pass
– 🧭 Hidden routes tailored to the pass you already own
– ⏱️ Cost vs. time comparisons to help you decide
– 👥 Tips to avoid crowds and travel more comfortably
– 💡 Pro tricks for smoother journeys
– 🆕 The latest updates for 2026
No single answer—find *YOUR* best way to Mt. Fuji.
◆Chapters◆
0:00 Part1: Introduction
0:57 Part2: Overview
5:42 Part3: Key Decision Flow
7:34 Part4: Detailed Guide to Buses and Trains
23:40 Part5: Rail Pass Coverage
29:23 Part6: Hidden Route “Mishima Route”
31:51 Part7: How to book & Hidden tips
34:15 Part8: Summary
🔗 Related videos:
① Part A: Basics of enjoying a Mt. Fuji trip, including recommended spots
→ https://youtu.be/xWoNw7ltzOg
② Limited Express “Fuji Excursion”: Ride experience with window views and actual travel vlog
→ https://youtu.be/7z_d598NzAE
③ Chureito Pagoda & Fujiyoshida area travel vlog
→ https://youtu.be/yWasBDSz6AI
📌 Also check the official FJ Line timetable: https://www.fujikyu-railway.jp/pdf/timetable20250315.pdf
👉 Watch Part A for sightseeing highlights, then dive into Part B here for access details.
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◆Who am I? What is this channel?
“Professional railway staff teaches you the essential tips to travel Japan conveniently and joyfully!”
Hi everyone! My name is Hiro, from Japan. Thank you for visiting. I’ve been working for a railway company, with experience of station staff, train conductor, locomotive-engineer, and office-staff.
I also possess the qualification of “Certified General Travel Services Manager” given by the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA). For further information, please access to the JATA official website below.
(https://www.jata-net.or.jp/about/). While working as a railway company staff, I also organize my YouTube channel as lifework to introduce the beauty of Japan to people around the world and help you travel in Japan. In this channel, I will introduce Japan travel, especially trains of Japan. I will show you not only popular destinations, but also deep spots! What is more, I will tell you many useful tips for you that will help you travel Japan more comfortably, economically, and joyfully! Let’s explore deep Japan together! I’m very happy if you subscribe my channel. Thank you for watching.
◆Disclaimer:
We make every effort to provide accurate and helpful information for viewers.
Some content may be simplified, summarized, or adapted to improve clarity and accessibility. These adjustments are intended to support smooth and enjoyable travel experiences, and are not intended to favor or criticize any specific company or organization.
We strive to remain neutral and fair in presenting travel options.
Please note that transportation schedules and fares—especially for trains and buses—are subject to change. Before traveling, always check the latest information on official websites or with relevant service providers.
This channel is not responsible for any accidents, disruptions, or issues that may occur as a result of actions taken based on the information provided.
Thank you for watching.
Navigator HIRO
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Naysu! Very informative and helpful guide that I instantly subscribed and saved your video. Thanks!
We're planning on going back to Japan in the first week of January to visit Nagano & Fujisan. Hope to see more guides in the future.
Keep it up!
Your video is full of excellent suggestions for getting to Mt. Fuji, unfortunately the website for the express bus is only in Japanese and it requires the users to download a local app, to pay by credit card. Users must have a local phone number to register with the app. So, as a visitor from America, I cannot buy the express bus tickets online.
We are planning to do Mt. Fuji after exiting a cruise ship. Is there anywhere where we could store luggage for the day at the cruise port or nearby or even at the train station and then take the train or bus to Mt. Fuji?
Happy New Year 2026, everyone.
In Japan, there is an old saying:
“If you see Mt. Fuji in your first dream of the year, you will be blessed with good fortune.”
I hope that Mt. Fuji appears in your dreams tonight,
and that 2026 will be a wonderful year for you.
January 1st, 2026
HIRO
Thank you always for watching.
This year as well, I’ll continue creating videos that spark your curiosity
and help you travel smoothly and enjoyably throughout Japan.
Thank you for your informative video, it helps me, but I'm still overwhelm. I'm; from Vancouver Canada and we only have 3 Metro lines and I usually drive to get to places. Anyway, my husband and I are going to Japan on March 20 to April 3. We staying in 4 different hotels. We booked 1 night stay in Kawaguchiko on March 28 then 2 nights in Hakone, walking distance from Gora station. I did not find out until later that these two places are far from each other. Can you help us navigate our way from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko then to Hakone, and back to Tokyo. On March 28, we are leaving from Shibuya, on March 31, we are staying in Tokyo station. Thank you very much Hiro
Hi Hiro, thank you for this video. I need to rewatch it because the train lines are a bit complicated for me. 😅 I would like to visit Shiraito Falls, Chureito Pagoda, Oishi Park, Honcho Street, take a round trip to the 5th Station, and visit Lake Yamanaka. I think one night (two days) would be sufficient 🙄. Should I take a taxi to Shiraito Falls? I would be grateful if you could suggest an itinerary for my trip.🙇
Konichiwa Hiro,
Thank you for making wonderful informative videos. We love Japan so much that we'd decided to return this April for a two-week trip. This time, we'll begin our journey in Osaka. In addition to Osaka, we'd like to visit Himeji, Kobe, Uji, Nara, and Nachi Falls. After that, we plan to go to Hakone, Kawaguchiko for views of Mt. Fuji, then to Kamakura & Enoshima Island, and finally to Tokyo. We'd like to make Kawaguchiko for a one-day trip, and Kamakura with Enoshima Island another one-day trip. Could you help us plan our travel route? In your opinion, should we purchase a 7-day JR pass? If so, could you suggest the best time to use it? Arigato gozaimasu.
For the latest Mt. Fuji updates—including events, weather, visibility, and crowd forecasts—check our weekly series “Mt. Fuji Updates”:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMfoouM9LTB98HfcPg_CaZ7d1XSE-pd4E
The best video I’ve ever seen about the transport around Fuji and Tokyo.
Hi Hiro! Wanted to let you know this is the best video on navigating Mt Fuji!! That said, I feel I need your insights on which train pass will make the most sense for my husband & I. We will take up on your offer on reviewing our itinerary. So here it is :
1) Mar 12: arriving in Osaka (ITM) airport at 4:00pm. We would like to take the regional train from the airport to our hotel (Courtyard Marriott Shin-Osaka). Hotel is connected with Shin-Osaka station.
2) Mar 13: Sight-seeing around Osaka and visit Kobe for 4 hours for Kobe beef lunch/dinner.
3) Mar 14: leave Osaka for Kawaguchiko. We would like leave Osaka around 10-11am and hope to take shingansen to Mishima. From there, I believe we need to take a bus to Kawaguchiko Station. We’re hoping to get to our hotel (located near Kawaguchiko lake) by 2-3pm. We plan to do some sight-seeing before having dinner at hotel around 6-7pm.
4) Mar 15 7am-12noon. Do typical sight seeing like visiting the Chureito Pagoda, Mt Fuji Dream Bridge, Mt Fuji Ropeway, etc ..
We’ll need leave Kawaguchiko to catch our 9:25pm international flight at Narita airport but would like to make a quick stop at Shinjuku station for a nice early dinner (like 4pm). If not possible, we can go directly to the airport
I know our itinerary is very ambitious but would you please advise which train pass we should get for our 4 days in Japan? Btw, before coming to Osaka, we’ll be spending 4 days/3 nights in Okinawa.
Thank you in advance for your help! Appreciate it!
Yvonne