Ekikara Hiking English map included! Participation is free of charge! Hiking held from Monday, July 1 to Monday (holiday), September 23, 2013 Walk at the fifth station of Mt. Fuji
The walking course is at mid-slope on Mt. Fuji, at an elevation of approximately 2,300 meters. If the sky is clear, you can enjoy the great view from Mt. Fuji. In addition, from mid-July to mid-August, Hakusan rhododendron blooms on the wayside.

Information for First Time Participants

Ekikara Hiking (Hiking from the Station) events are one-day events starting from stations throughout the eastern Japan area that anyone can participate in easily. They consist of hiking while experiencing the historical buildings and abundant nature of the areas around the stations. Participation is free of charge. Participation in the Ekikara Hiking event is very simple! All you need to do is apply through this website and then go to the reception counter at the hiking spot on the day of the event!
Organization of the Event
Application through this website The Day of the Event (Reception counter at the hiking spot) Collect your map at the reception counter Setting off on your hike!
It is also possible to join the hike on the day of the event but a prior application is more convenient!   English-speaking staff is available to help you!   English maps are also available.
A wonderful free gift is included!
Customers who make a reservation through the Internet will receive another wonderful free gift as well!		   There are no time limits, etc.
Please enjoy the hiking in your own way!

Overview of the Hiking

Hiking from Mt. Fuji Station is a limited-period hike, available on any day of your choosing from Monday, July 1 to Monday (holiday), September 23, 2013. There is no participation fee, and it would make a wonderful memory of your trip to Japan. You can just turn up on the day if you like.

Date Monday, July 1 to Monday (holiday), September 23, 2013 All participants will receive gifts!
Original Can Badge
Original Can Badge
&
Hiking Map
(English Translation)
&
Postcards (5 card set)
&
One bottle of mineral water
Application Time 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Nearest Station Fuji Kyuko Line Mt. Fuji Station

Recommended trains to Fuji Kyuko Line Mt. Fuji Station
Reception Area Fujiyoshida Tourist Information Center
Walking Time Approx. 2 hours (excluding time looking round the sites)
Walking Distance Approx. 4.3 km
Tour Fee Free of charge
Lunch Feel free to bring your own lunch.
Guide This is not a guided tour. You can walk around there freely with a map.
Points to Note:
  • You will be Walking for about 2 hours so please wear sturdy clothes and shoes, etc. on the hike.
  • Please keep in mind that the peak period for flower viewing will depend on the weather and other factors, and that weather conditions may also prevent you from seeing the panoramic view.
  • You will be walking inside a national park. We ask for your cooperation in taking home with you any trash produced during the hike.
  • There may be cases where bus service is suspended due to weather conditions.
[Bus fare (Mt. Fuji Station⇔Oniwa/Mt. Fuji Fifth Station)] Round- trip tickets: Adults 2,000 yen, Children 1,000 yen

*Please purchase round-trip tickets at the bus ticket window next to the Ekikara Hiking reception counter (Fujiyoshida Tourist Information Center).

[Hiking event participants]
Advance reservations can be made via the Internet here
* Deadline for advanced reservations: 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2013
Click here to apply for the hiking (Opens in a new window.)

Note: Please fill out the application form using English. The contact e-mail will be in English only. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please understand that we cannot respond to replies sent to this address.

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Hiking Course

The hiking from Mt. Fuji Station takes place on a walking course located mid-slope on Mt. Fuji, at an elevation of about 2,300 meters. Participating customers are presented with postcards (5 card set) and one bottle of mineral water.
Fuji Kyuko Line Mt. Fuji Station, Walk
Fuji Kyuko Line Mt. Fuji Station
Located in the Yamanashi Prefecture city of Fujiyoshida, this Fuji Kyuko Line station opened on June 29, 1929. On July 1, 2011, its name was changed from Fujiyoshida Station to Mt. Fuji Station. It serves many customers both as a gateway to Mt. Fuji and as an access point for Mt. Fuji-area tourism.
Fujiyoshida Tourist Information Center, Bus (fare charged)
Fujiyoshida Tourist Information Center
Registration is at the tourist information center located inside the Mt. Fuji Station bus terminal. Tourist information is provided on Mt. Fuji and Fujiyoshida. Information is also available for travelers from outside Japan.
START!, Oniwa Bus Stop, Walk, Okuniwa Sanso, Walk
Okuniwa Observation Deck, Walk
Oniwa Bus Stop, Walk, Oniwa Sanso (Closed), Walk, Volcanic Crater, Walk
Recommended
Ochudo, Walk
Ochudo, Hakusan Rhododendron
From mid-July to mid-August, Hakusan rhododendron blooms on the wayside.
Mt. Fuji Fifth Station Unjyo-kaku, Walk
This is a facility at the fifth station of Mt. Fuji. It has kiosks, restaurants and lodging, and it serves as a base for Mt. Fuji hiking and climbing.
GOAL!, Tickets Sales for Bus to Mt. Fuji Fifth Station, Walk, Bus Stop for Bus to Mt. Fuji Station, Bus (fare charged), Fujiyoshida Tourist Information Center, Walk, Fuji Kyuko Line Mt. Fuji Station

Click here for information about Mt. Fuji sightseeing information

Click here for information about Fujikyu Yamanashi Bus information (Japanese only)

Click here for information about Fuji Kyuko Mt. Fuji Station information

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[Hiking event participants]
Advance reservations can be made via the Internet here
* Deadline for advanced reservations: 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2013
Click here to apply for the hiking (Opens in a new window.)

Note: Please fill out the application form using English. The contact e-mail will be in English only. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please understand that we cannot respond to replies sent to this address.

Recommended Trains

From Shinjuku Station
    JR Chuo Line Limited Express Azusa No. 3 JR Chuo Line Limited Express Azusa No. 7
  Weekday Saturday/Sunday/
Holiday		 Weekday Saturday/Sunday/
Holiday
Shinjuku Station dep. 7:30 7:30 8:30 8:30 8:30
Otsuki Station arr. 8:31 8:31 9:38 9:38 9:38
  For Fuji Kyuko Kawaguchiko Fuji Kyuko Fuji-san Tokkyu No. 3
For Kawaguchiko		 Holiday Kaisoku Fuji-san No. 3
For Kawaguchiko (no service on some days)		 For Fuji Kyuko Kawaguchiko
dep. 8:35 8:34 9:46 9:59 9:59
Mt. Fuji Station arr. 9:19 9:26 10:26 10:50 10:50

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Recommended Tickets

The Mt. Fuji Round Trip Ticket is an economical round-trip ticket enabling train and bus access from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji. It is recommended both for travelers who will return the same day and for those who will stay overnight one night to climb the mountain! If you are in the East Japan area we recommend the JR EAST PASS which offers unlimited rides with no extra charges! For 8,000 yen, the "Free Pass" allows you to take a reserved seat in a normal car of the Shinkansen and limited express trains for three days as many times as you like.
Mt.Fuji Round Trip Ticket JR EAST PASS JR Kanto Area Pass
[Hiking event participants]
Advance reservations can be made via the Internet here
* Deadline for advanced reservations: 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2013
Click here to apply for the hiking (Opens in a new window.)

Note: Please fill out the application form using English. The contact e-mail will be in English only. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please understand that we cannot respond to replies sent to this address.

Visit the New World Heritage Site Mt. Fuji

We are providing Mt. Fuji area tourist information as well as gift-campaign and other information! Please see the Mt. Fuji special page for details.

Go to the Mt. Fuji special page

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