Information checked: August 5, 2026, 8:30 AM JST.
The 44th Yamanashi Nichinichi Shimbun-YBS Fujiyoshida Fire Festival Road Race takes place on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Even non-runners should plan around road controls near Fuji Hokuroku Park and heavier early-morning movement between Fujisan Station and the venue.
Key Facts For Travelers
Where And When The Disruption Happens
The race is based at Fuji Hokuroku Park and the Fuji Mountain GX Stadium. Starts run from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM across the half-marathon, 5 km, 2.5 km, and 10 km fields, with competition expected to finish around 12:30 PM.
The organizer’s traffic notice sets the surrounding restriction window at roughly 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Visitors heading toward the park, the Yoshida trail foothills, or nearby recreation facilities should expect detours and should not rely on normal drive times during that period.
Runner And Visitor Transport
A free shuttle is listed from Fujisan Station to the venue from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, taking about 15 minutes. Return shuttles leave as racing finishes. For registered runners using private cars, the organizer says park parking cannot be exited until the race is over and arrival after 8:15 may be too late for a space.
Race entry closed on July 23. Travelers who are not already registered should treat this as a traffic and spectator-planning notice, not an invitation to join on the day. Spectators should follow marshal instructions and keep the course clear.
Traveler Actions
- Avoid driving through the Fuji Hokuroku Park area between about 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM on August 23 unless the race is your destination.
- Use Fujisan Station and the free 7:00 AM-9:00 AM shuttle if you are a registered participant.
- If driving to the race, arrive before 8:15 and expect to remain parked until the event ends.
- Allow extra time for buses, taxis, and road trips near the race corridor.
- Do not enter the course or cross control points without a marshal’s direction.
Official Sources
- Fire Festival Road Race official August 23 traffic-restriction notice
- Fire Festival Road Race official schedule and parking guidance
- Fire Festival Road Race official access and shuttle guidance
- Official Fujiyoshida tourism event listing
Update History
- August 5, 2026: Created from the official road-control window, race schedule, venue access, shuttle times, and parking conditions.
