Information checked: August 15, 2026, 8:31 AM JST.
Fujikyu Railway has published a post-concert rail schedule for the Inori Minase open-air shows at Fuji-Q Highland Conifer Forest. International visitors should plan the walk to the station and their JR transfer before entering the venue, especially if returning to Tokyo the same night.
Key Facts For Travelers
Read the Stopping Pattern Before Boarding
Most listed departures are ordinary trains to Otsuki. The 8:24 PM and 8:59 PM services are special limited-stop trains that call only at Mt. Fuji Station and Otsuki after Fuji-Q Highland Station.
That faster-looking option can be wrong for a hotel near an intermediate station. Check the platform display and ask staff if your accommodation is not near Mt. Fuji Station or Otsuki.
Avoid a Same-Night Connection Surprise
The final Fujikyu departure is not the same as the final through connection to every JR destination. The official chart specifically identifies 9:24 PM as the last listed train connecting toward Shinjuku and Tokyo, and 10:13 PM as the last listed train connecting toward Kofu.
Fujikyu Railway also expects parking congestion at the venue. Visitors with a fixed performance start should favor rail, and visitors driving should leave a large buffer in case the lot is full.
Traveler Actions
- Choose your return train before the show and take a screenshot of the official operator page for offline reference.
- Aim for the 9:24 PM departure or earlier if returning toward Shinjuku or Tokyo that night.
- Confirm that the 8:24 PM or 8:59 PM limited-stop train serves your destination before boarding.
- Pre-charge Suica or another compatible IC card; Fujikyu Railway says IC cards work at all stations.
- Keep an overnight backup around Fujiyoshida or Kawaguchiko if a same-night Tokyo return becomes too tight.
Official Sources
- Fujikyu Railway official September 12-13 concert special-train notice and departure chart
- Fujikyu Railway official full timetable effective March 14, 2026
Update History
- August 15, 2026: Created from Fujikyu Railway’s August 14 notice, including the two operating dates, evening departures, limited-stop pattern, final JR connections, IC-card advice, and parking warning.
