How to Get to Mt. Fuji's 5th Station from the Airport

The Yoshida Trail is the busiest of Mt. Fuji's four routes, starting at the 5th Station on the Yamanashi side, closest to Lake Kawaguchiko. A common question about how to get to the 5th Station is whether you can land and ride straight to the trailhead. We'd advise against it: there are several checkpoints, and a same-day arrival usually runs into either the clock or your gear.

Three checkpoints at the trailhead

The following comes from Yamanashi Prefecture's Yoshida Trail information (FY2026 Mt. Fuji climbing, in Japanese). Figures and dates change each year, so check the official page before you go.

• Passage reservation and daily cap. The trail has a passage fee and reservation system, with a daily limit of 4,000 climbers (hut guests not counted). The prefecture recommends booking ahead; same-day booking is possible.
• Gear check at the 5th Station. Without the required equipment you may not use the trail. You need warm clothing, a two-piece rain suit and proper hiking footwear, and only those with all of it pass the gate. If your hiking boots and rain gear are packed in a suitcase checked at the airport hotel, you will be turned back.
• Gate closure. The gate is closed from 14:00 to 03:00 the next day, except for guests staying in mountain huts. Arrive at the trailhead in the afternoon without a hut booking and you cannot start that day.

The climbing season runs July 1 to September 10, and may start later because of weather or snow.

What we have not confirmed: vehicles at the trailhead

The Fuji Subaru Line toll road to the 5th Station restricts private cars during the season. Dates are set officially and sources disagree on exact start and end days, so we don't list them. The prefecture's page does not say whether taxis or chartered vehicles may enter or where they may stop, and we have not confirmed it, so we don't promise a drop-off at the 5th Station. When you book, tell us your dates and plans, and our team will confirm what can be arranged.

Getting to the 5th Station: a sturdier schedule

• Arrival day: private transfer straight to your Kawaguchiko lodging (see our Haneda to Kawaguchiko guide). Rest, buy supplies, check your gear. Starting a night climb right after a long-haul flight is risky.
• Climb day: take the officially announced shuttle bus to the 5th Station. If you plan a night ascent, confirm your hut reservation or the gate times first.
• Descent day: back to your Kawaguchiko hotel for your luggage, then a car to the airport (see our Kawaguchiko to Narita Airport departure guide).

Reference starting prices for the Haneda to Kawaguchiko private transfer are ¥55,000 from Haneda and ¥70,000 from Narita, per vehicle, and the Tokyo flat rate does not apply to Kawaguchiko. If you are bringing hiking packs and poles along with suitcases, give us the piece count when you book and we'll confirm the right vehicle.

Shuttle times and fares from Kawaguchiko to the 5th Station are on the official Mt. Fuji climbing site.

To have a car waiting at arrivals for Kawaguchiko, send your flight and climbing dates on the booking page and our team will confirm the vehicle and quote.