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Fujisan View Express Night Event 2026: September 22 Train, Photo Session, and Booking

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Information checked: August 30, 2026, 8:30 AM JST.

Fujikyu Railway will run a reservation-only Fujisan View Express 10th-anniversary event on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The program includes an evening round trip between Kawaguchiko and Mitsutoge, food and a driver talk, followed by a special nighttime photo session at Kawaguchiko Station.

Short answerThe event train leaves Kawaguchiko at 6:08 PM and returns at 7:10 PM, with photography scheduled from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Online applications close at 4:00 PM on September 15 or earlier if the first 12 groups sell out.

Key Facts For Travelers

Event dateTuesday, September 22, 2026.
Train itineraryKawaguchiko 6:08 PM-Mitsutoge-Kawaguchiko 7:10 PM.
Night photo sessionKawaguchiko siding, 7:30-8:30 PM.
Price and capacityAdults 13,000 yen; elementary-age children 12,000 yen; first 12 groups.

This Is A Reserved Event, Not A Regular Train

The premium plan is sold online by seat type and is separate from ordinary Fujikyu Railway service. The operator lists four single-seat places, five two-person places, and three places for groups of three or four, with sales ending once capacity is reached.

The train departs Kawaguchiko at 6:08 PM, reaches Mitsutoge at 6:26 PM, returns at 6:50 PM, and arrives back at Kawaguchiko at 7:10 PM. A driver talk is planned during the Mitsutoge turnaround.

What The Premium Plan Includes

The official package includes a special pork-cutlet sandwich, a Mount Fuji-shaped pudding, drinks in the special car, a driver talk, and the nighttime train photo session. Participants also receive a two-day Fujikyu limited-express free pass, but separate express supplements are still required when using an express train.

The photography period is scheduled for 7:30-8:30 PM on the Kawaguchiko siding. Operating conditions can change the timing, and the operator says a detailed itinerary will be sent roughly one week before departure.

Age Rules And A Wording Discrepancy

Participants under 18 must be accompanied by someone age 20 or older. Preschool children cannot join the photo session, so families should not purchase solely on the assumption that every child can enter the siding event.

The announcement introduction labels September 22 as a Sunday, while its detailed event summary states Tuesday; September 22, 2026 falls on a Tuesday. Use the Tuesday date shown in the event summary and confirm it again in the booking record and itinerary before travel.

Traveler Actions

  • Book online by 4:00 PM on September 15; sales can finish earlier when the 12 group places sell out.
  • Choose the sales page that matches the number of people in your group.
  • Check the age and accompaniment rules before paying.
  • Keep the evening free through at least 8:30 PM and allow for operating delays.
  • Reconfirm the Tuesday event date and final itinerary in the operator’s booking message.

Official Sources

Update History

  • August 30, 2026: Created from the official August 26 event notice, including the detailed Tuesday date, train times, photography window, price, capacity, sales deadline, and age rules.