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Fuji Subaru Line M-Line Timetable Changes September 11: New Departure Times

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Information checked: September 10, 2026, 8:42 AM JST.

Fujikyu Bus will revise the Fuji Subaru Line Fifth Station route, known as the M-Line, from Friday, September 11. The operator lists seven departures from Fuji-san Station and seven return departures from Mt. Fuji Fifth Station under the new schedule.

Short answerFuji-san Station departures are listed at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 AM, 12:30, 2:00, 4:00, and 5:00 PM. Fifth Station departures are 10:45, 11:45 AM, 12:45, 1:45, 3:15, 5:15, and 6:15 PM. Service is cancelled if the road is closed or open only to First Station, and turns back at Fourth Station when access ends there.

Key Facts For Travelers

Affected routeFuji Subaru Line Fifth Station bus, M-Line.
Effective dateFriday, September 11, 2026.
Fuji-san StationSeven departures from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Fifth StationSeven departures from 10:45 AM to 6:15 PM.

New Fuji-san Station Departures

The listed uphill times are 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 AM, then 12:30, 2:00, 4:00, and 5:00 PM. Do not plan from a summer-season timetable dated before September 11.

New Fifth Station Departures

The listed downhill times are 10:45 and 11:45 AM, then 12:45, 1:45, 3:15, 5:15, and 6:15 PM. Build a buffer before the final departure and verify the day’s actual operation before spending time away from the bus area.

Road Conditions Can Shorten Or Cancel Service

The operator says the M-Line does not run when Fuji Subaru Line is closed or open only as far as First Station. If the road is open only to Fourth Station, buses turn back there rather than reaching Fifth Station.

The announcement describes both timetable and fare revisions but does not show a replacement fare table in the notice text. Confirm the current fare through the operator rather than relying on an older screenshot or blog post.

Traveler Actions

  • Use the September 11 schedule for travel on or after Friday.
  • Confirm the day’s road opening section before going to the bus stop.
  • Arrive early for the last downhill departure from Fifth Station at 6:15 PM.
  • Check the current fare directly with Fujikyu Bus before boarding.
  • Keep a lower-elevation alternative because weather can shorten or cancel the route.

Official Sources

Update History

  • September 10, 2026: Created from the current Fujikyu Bus timetable-revision notice, with all fourteen departure times and the closure, First Station, and Fourth Station operating rules checked.
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