Fuji Subaru Line Reopens September 10 After Heavy Rain: Check Live Status

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

The Fuji Subaru Line returned to full-route operation at 8:30 AM on Thursday, September 10, after being closed from midnight because of heavy rain. The official operating-history page records the reopening, but travelers should still check the live road status immediately before leaving.

Short answerThe road was listed open along its full length from 8:30 AM on September 10. The summer private-car restriction remains in effect until 6:00 PM, so ordinary private vehicles still cannot simply drive to the Fifth Station during that period; use permitted transport and confirm the current status first.

Key Facts For Travelers

Affected areaFuji Subaru Line from the foothill toll gate toward Mt. Fuji Fifth Station.

Reopening timeThursday, September 10, 2026, at 8:30 AM.

Earlier closureClosed from 12:00 AM on September 10 because of heavy rain.

Private-car restrictionScheduled through 6:00 PM on September 10.

What Reopened

The road operator’s September history shows full-route operation beginning at 8:30 AM after the overnight rain closure. This means the road itself reopened, not that every visitor vehicle automatically became eligible to enter.

The private-car restriction is a separate rule. Until its scheduled end at 6:00 PM, travelers arriving by ordinary private car should follow the official park-and-ride or permitted-vehicle arrangements rather than heading directly to the Fifth Station gate.

Why A Same-Day Check Still Matters

Fuji Subaru Line is a high-altitude mountain road and can close again because of heavy rain, wind, fog, freezing, or other unsafe conditions. The road authority explicitly tells visitors to use the newest entry on the operating-status page.

A reopened road can also operate only to a lower station if conditions change. Treat the 8:30 AM update as the verified status at the information-check time, not a guarantee for the rest of the day.

Bus And Fifth-Station Planning

Bus operation is tied to road access. Confirm the road status and the bus operator’s service notice together before going to Fuji-san Station or Kawaguchiko Station, especially after several days of rain-related changes.

Traveler Actions

Open the official live-status page immediately before departure and use its newest entry.
Do not assume the road reopening cancels the private-car restriction before 6:00 PM.
Confirm your exact bus or shuttle service separately before going to the station.
Allow extra time because mountain-road operation can change again with weather.
Do not enter any section marked closed, even if an earlier update showed full operation.

Official Sources

Update History

September 10, 2026: Created after the official road history changed to full-route operation at 8:30 AM, with the overnight closure, separate private-car restriction, and need for a fresh live-status check confirmed.