Fuji-Subaru Line 5th Station Shuttle buses during period of private vehicle restrictions & route buses
Q&A
- Q. Can buses be booked?
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A. [Shuttle bus during period of private vehicle restrictions][Route bus]
No. People will need to line up and board in the order. - Q. Are they crowded in the morning? What if I can' board the bus?
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A. [Shuttle bus during period of private vehicle restrictions][Route bus]
The first bus to depart will be crowded.
We run extra services, but people usually have to wait 30 to 60 minutes on busy days.
Please refer to the congestion forecast calendar. - Q. Where can I buy a bus ticket? Can I use a credit card?
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There is a ticket booth near the bus stop. Tickets go on sale 30 minutes before the first bus departs.
Credit cards are accepted, in addition to cash. Pasmo, Suica and PayPay cannot be used.[Route bus]
Round-trip tickets may be purchased from ticket booths at Fujisan Station and Kawaguchiko Station. Credit cards may be used, but not Pasmo, Suica or PayPay.
*Round-trip tickets must be purchased online outside ticket counter opening hours. Click here to check the site where online tickets are sold.
Furthermore, round-trip tickets may not be purchased onboard buses. One-way fees (for one-way tickets) may be paid in cash, or by using Pasmo or Suica onboard buses, but not PayPay. - Q. Can bus tickets be purchased in advance?
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A. [Shuttle bus during period of private vehicle restrictions][Route bus]
Smartphone tickets may be purchased in advance. Please show it to the attendant or driver when boarding. There is no need to line up at the ticket booth. - Q. Can I ride the bus just one-way?
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A. [Shuttle bus during period of private vehicle restrictions][Route bus]
One-way tickets may be used for both uphill and downhill travel. They are available from the ticket counter by the boarding area.
Fares for route buses may be paid onboard. - Q. Where is the parking lot for transferring to shuttle buses during the period of private vehicle restrictions?
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The name is Fujisan Parking, and it is run by the prefecture. Enter the following information in you car navigation system.
5597-84 Aza Kenmarubi, Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Phone: 0555-72-9900 (Yamanashi Prefectural Fujisan Parking Tourist Information Center) - Q. What if the return bus (descent) is full and I can't board it?
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A. [Shuttle bus during period of private vehicle restrictions][Route bus]
Passengers lining up for the last bus of the day may board additional services if they are operated.
However, we recommend boarding an earlier bus if possible, as the last bus is often crowded. - Q. What happens if I miss the last return bus (descent)?
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A. [Shuttle bus during period of private vehicle restrictions][Route bus]
Please consider calling a taxi or staying overnight at a 5th-station hut.
We recommend planning your climb with sufficient time to spare. Please also note that round-trip tickets cannot be refunded if you miss the bus. - Q. Can I get off at Oniwa (Okuniwa)?
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A. [Shuttle bus during period of private vehicle restrictions]
The shuttle bus operates between Fujisan Parking and Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station, and will not stop at intermediate bus stops. Be sure to use a route bus if you wish to get off elsewhere.[Route bus]
Yes. Please get off at Oniwa Bus Stop.
Furthermore, round-trip tickets to Fuji-Subaru Line 5th Station Bus Stop (terminus) are cost-effective. - Q. Where can I make an inquiry regarding something I left behind?
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A. [Shuttle bus during period of private vehicle restrictions][Route bus]
Contact the Fujikyu Bus Inc. Head Office for inquiries: 0555-72-6877 (business hours: 9:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.)