Visit Japan Web Fujinomiya Trail
Visit Japan Web invites you to explore the Fujinomiya Trail. It is the second most popular and developed among the four trails on Mount Fuji. It is serviced by direct buses from Shin-Fuji and Mishima stations along the JR Tokaido Shinkansen.
The winding road to the trail, known as the Fujisan Skyline, was previously a toll road but is now free to use. However, it is closed to private vehicles throughout the official climbing season. During this time, shuttle buses operate to a designated parking lot further down the mountain and train stations. The road is also closed during winter from late November to late April.
The Fujinomiya Trail provides ample parking spaces, along with a shop, restaurant, and restrooms. Like other trails, it serves as the last opportunity for climbers to obtain essential supplies. The prices of food, water, and oxygen are reasonable at this level, but they increase at higher elevations. The ascent typically takes 4-7 hours, while the descent takes 2-6 hours, with approximately six mountain huts along the route. Unlike other routes, the Fujinomiya Trail does not separate ascending and descending trails. It leads to potential congestion on busy climbing days. Additionally, it’s important to note that the trail does not provide views of the sunrise until reaching the summit.
The Fujinomiya Trail provides a shorter hiking trail to Hoeizan, a nearby secondary peak with a crater on the southeastern slope of Mount Fuji. Hoeizan was created between 1707 and 1708 during the Hoei Era of the Edo Period, the time of Mount Fuji’s last eruption.
