Why Fujinomiya?The Local Side of Mt. Fuji

Most travelers only see the crowded northern side. The southern foot — a World Heritage sacred area — offers the closest views, fewer crowds and the tastiest spring water in Japan.

Model CoursePick Your Adventure Day

Three one-day itineraries from Shin-Fuji Station, each built around a signature activity — with spring-water food and the sacred shrine woven in. Choose your day.

9:00 — SHIN-FUJI STA.

Arrive by Shinkansen & pick up a rental car

70 min from Tokyo on the Hikari. Rental-car counters are right at the station; the Asagiri Highlands are 50 min north on Route 139.

10:00 — ASAGIRI HIGHLANDS

Tandem Paragliding — SKY Asagiri

A few running steps and you are airborne with a certified pilot, Mt. Fuji filling the sky. About 10 minutes in the air; no experience needed.

from ¥12,000 · reservation required · SKY Asagiri ☎ +81-544-52-0304 →

12:30 — LUNCH

Farm lunch & gelato — Fuji Milkland

Highland dairy at its freshest: cheese, milk-based dishes and gelato, plus goats to feed on the sprawling farm park. Alternative: Asagiri Kogen Mochiya and its famous mugwort mochi.

14:00 — SHIRAITO

Shiraito Falls & SHIRAITO GENERAL STORE

Hundreds of silk-thread streams of Fuji spring water pour from a 20 m lava wall — a World Heritage site. Then a café break at SHIRAITO GENERAL STORE, curry plates with a Mt. Fuji view.

16:00 — SENGEN TAISHA

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha & Omiya Yokocho

Head shrine of all 1,300 Sengen shrines and the historic start of the Mt. Fuji pilgrimage. Wakutama Pond bubbles with snowmelt; grab a Fujinomiya yakisoba snack at Musubi-ya in the food alley next door.

18:30 — DINNER

FUJIBOKU — Yakisoba & Luibi Pork Steak

Sizzling teppan yakisoba and local-brand pork steak, one minute from the shrine. Meat lovers: Sano-man, a butcher-restaurant since 1914.

20:00 — STAY

Sleep at the foot of the mountain

Hotels near Fujinomiya Station, or lakeside glamping with Mt. Fuji at dawn.

Where to Stay →

Paragliding Day at a glance

• Best seasonAll year — clearest skies Oct–Feb
• Total timeapprox. 11 h (9:00–20:00)
• Budgetapprox. ¥20,000 pp — flight ¥12,000 + meals
• Getting aroundRental car from Shin-Fuji Sta. (Asagiri 50 min)

Open route in Google Maps

Shin-Fuji Sta. → SKY Asagiri → Fuji Milkland → Shiraito Falls → Sengen Taisha → Fujinomiya

5:00 — MIZUGATSUKA PARKING

Park at Mizugatsuka & take the shuttle bus

In climbing season private cars stop at Mizugatsuka Parking (Fujisan Skyline). The shuttle bus climbs to the Fujinomiya 5th Station (2,400 m) in about 35 min — rent boots and rain gear in town the day before.

6:30 — 5TH STATION

Start up the Fujinomiya Trail

The shortest of the four routes: about 5 h up, 3 h down. Pay the ¥4,000 entry fee at the gate (or online), pace yourself for the altitude and keep to the marked trail.

entry fee ¥4,000 · Jul–early Sep · Official trail guide →

11:30 — SUMMIT 3,776 m

Summit & crater walk

The Fujinomiya Trail tops out beside Sengen Taisha’s summit shrine, a few minutes from Kengamine, the highest point in Japan. Head down by early afternoon.

15:30 — BACK AT 5TH STATION

Shuttle down & soak in an onsen

Bus back to Mizugatsuka, then reward your legs in a hot spring facing the mountain — most day-use baths welcome walk-ins.

Onsen & Day Baths →

19:00 — DINNER

Fujinomiya Yakisoba — Uruoitei

The post-climb classic: teppan yakisoba topped with Miyabi green onions and eggs at the city’s beloved teppan house.

21:00 — STAY

Stars, sleep, and a slow morning

Stay in Fujinomiya, or camp at Fumotoppara under one of the darkest skies near Tokyo. Bullet climbing (no sleep) is discouraged — take the mountain seriously.

Where to Stay →

Climb Mt. Fuji Day at a glance

• SeasonEarly Jul – early Sep only
• Total timeapprox. 9 h on the mountain
• Budgetentry ¥4,000 + shuttle bus + meals
• Getting aroundCar to Mizugatsuka Parking, then shuttle bus

Open route in Google Maps

Fujinomiya → Mizugatsuka Parking → 5th Station → Summit → 5th Station → Onsen → Fujinomiya

9:00 — SHIN-FUJI STA.

Arrive by Shinkansen

70 min from Tokyo. Natural Action’s base on the Fuji River is a 25-min drive (pick-up service on request).

9:30 — FUJI RIVER

River Rafting — Natural Action Outdoor Tours

Paddle one of Japan’s three fastest rivers with English-speaking guides — big waves, calm pools and a swim stop. Half-day tour, exciting for adults and kids alike.

from ¥12,000 · Apr–Nov · Book Now →

13:00 — LUNCH

Yakisoba Lunch — Musubi-ya, Omiya Yokocho

Fujinomiya yakisoba, salt & sauce half-and-half, in the food-stall alley beside the great torii gate.

14:30 — SENGEN TAISHA

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha & World Heritage Centre

The head shrine of Mt. Fuji worship, then the inverted-cone World Heritage Centre next door — climb its spiral ramp for the story of the sacred mountain.

15:30 — SWEET BREAK

Gelato Pukuichi & Takoman Nagayamon

Mt. Fuji-shaped gelato beside the torii, or a chestnut Mont Blanc in Takoman’s samurai-era gatehouse.

17:30 — DINNER

Yakiniku — Meigetsuen

Grill premium wagyu and local pork at your table in this long-established yakiniku house. Or Sano-man for dry-aged beef by the shrine.

20:00 — STAY

Stay in town — or camp at Fumotoppara

Hotels near the station, or 40 min north to Fumotoppara’s great grassland for Mt. Fuji at dawn.

Where to Stay →

Rafting Day at a glance

• Best seasonApr–Nov (peak flow Jun–Sep)
• Total timeapprox. 11 h (9:00–20:00)
• Budgetapprox. ¥20,000 pp — rafting ¥12,000 + meals
• Getting aroundRental car or Natural Action pick-up from Shin-Fuji Sta.

Open route in Google Maps

Shin-Fuji Sta. → Fuji River (Natural Action) → Omiya Yokocho → Sengen Taisha → Meigetsuen

AccessGetting Here

Closer than you think — the southern gateway to Mt. Fuji is on the Tokaido Shinkansen line.

Mizugatsuka Park — Park & Ride for Mt. Fuji

The gateway on the Fujisan Skyline. During the climbing season private cars stop here and shuttle buses run up to the Fujinomiya 5th Station. Even outside the season it is worth the detour — Mt. Fuji stands right in front of you as you step out of the car.

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