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Fujinomiya 5th Station

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Fujinomiya 5th Station

富士宮口五合目

Shizuoka · Chubu

The highest (2,400m) and shortest-approach 5th station on Mount Fuji's south/Shizuoka-side slope, terminus of the Fujisan Skyline road and trailhead for the Fujinomiya Trail — the only Fuji route without separate ascending/descending paths, offering panoramic views over Suruga Bay.

Why it's hidden

Genuinely distinct from the Yamanashi-side Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station (the default tourist choice): different prefecture, different road, different bay-facing views, and reached via direct Shinkansen-connected buses from Shin-Fuji/Mishima rather than from Tokyo/Kawaguchiko.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.2· 21 reviews
Admission
Free to visit 5th station (viewpoint/shops); Fujisan Skyline road now toll-free. 4,000 yen fee applies only if climbing above the station.
Nearest station
Shin-Fuji Station (Tokaido Shinkansen) or Mishima Station

Today

Free

How to get there

Direct bus from Shin-Fuji Station (~2 hrs) or Mishima Station (~90 min, reservation required); private cars via the free Fujisan Skyline road except during climbing-season vehicle restrictions.

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