Information checked: August 11, 2026, 8:30 AM JST.
Travelers walking the historic lower Yoshida climbing route can use the seasonal bus between Fujisan Station, Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine, Naka-no-Chaya, and Umagaeshi. In August it normally runs every day, but event-related suspensions and a limited two-trip timetable make advance planning essential.
Key Facts For Travelers
The Timetable Is Small
The morning bus reaches Umagaeshi at 10:00 AM and returns ten minutes later. The afternoon bus reaches Umagaeshi at 3:30 PM and starts back five minutes later, arriving at Fujisan Station at 4:05 PM.
This is not a frequent city route. If you are walking one direction or combining the bus with the shrine and Naka-no-Chaya, calculate your hiking time from the published return departure rather than expecting another bus later in the day.
Ticket Rules That Matter
The JPY 930 round-trip fare is available only when purchased at the Fujisan Station bus ticket counter and remains valid for two days. Paying onboard is treated as separate one-way travel.
The operator lists the same fare for adults and children and does not offer a disability discount on this service. Weather can cause cancellation even on a scheduled operating day.
Traveler Actions
- Buy the round-trip ticket at Fujisan Station before boarding if you want the JPY 930 fare.
- Save the 3:35 PM final return from Umagaeshi and plan a conservative turnaround time.
- Do not plan this bus on August 23 or August 27, when every trip is suspended.
- Recheck the official operator page on the travel morning if rain, wind, or other poor weather is expected.
- Carry water and suitable walking equipment; the bus serves a mountain-route access point, not a fully serviced urban stop.
Official Sources
- Fuji Kyuko Bus official Umagaeshi bus timetable and fares
- Fuji Kyuko Bus official Mt. Fuji climbing bus index
Update History
- August 11, 2026: Created from the operator’s 2026 operating calendar, full timetable, fares, ticket rules, suspension dates, and weather caveat.
