Information checked: October 11, 2026 at 8:32 AM JST.
A new timetable begins Tuesday, October 13, 2026, on the direct route connecting Fujisan Station and Kawaguchiko with Motosuko, Fujinomiya and Shin-Fuji Station. Three daily round trips remain, but several departures move by hours rather than minutes, so travelers should replace saved schedules before making Shinkansen or sightseeing connections.
Key Facts For Travelers
Replace Old Timetables Before October 13
The biggest change is the middle departure from Shin-Fuji Station, which moves from 12:16 to 9:46. From Fujisan Station, the departure previously listed at 8:57 moves to 14:27, and the 17:30 departure moves to 17:57. These are substantial shifts, so a screenshot, bookmark or printed schedule saved before October 13 may send you to the stop at the wrong time.
The official timetable lists all three daily departures in each direction. Travelers starting at Kawaguchiko, Motosuko or another intermediate stop should use the linked timetable rather than adding an estimated travel time to the terminal departure. Road conditions can also affect arrival times.
Use The Route For A Cross-Mountain Transfer
This through bus is useful for traveling between the Fuji Five Lakes side and the Tokaido Shinkansen at Shin-Fuji without returning toward Tokyo. The published route includes Fujisan Station, Fuji-Q Highland, Kawaguchiko Station, the Wind and Ice Caves, Shojiko, Motosuko, the Shizuoka Prefecture Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre, Fujinomiya and Shin-Fuji Station.
The revised timetable shows Shin-Fuji arrivals at 13:22, 16:52 and 20:22. If connecting to a Shinkansen or another reserved service, leave a practical buffer and check that service’s current departure separately. The bus operator does not promise a protected connection.
Check Direction, Platform And Intermediate Stops
At Shin-Fuji Station, the timetable identifies platform 5 for the three Fujisan-bound departures. At Fujisan Station, the three Shin-Fuji-bound departures use platform 4. Confirm the destination display before boarding because both terminals serve many local and intercity buses.
The operator notes that additional local services cover parts of the corridor, including the Motosuko Blue Line between Motosuko and Kawaguchiko. These are not substitutes for every through journey, so compare the exact stops and arrival time before changing buses.
Featured Image Fit
The featured Pexels photograph was taken in Fujikawaguchiko and shows route buses beneath Mount Fuji. It directly matches the affected area and public-transport subject. It is an illustrative travel image and does not guarantee the exact bus model assigned to the revised Shin-Fuji service.
Traveler Actions
- Delete or replace any timetable saved before October 13, 2026.
- Choose the correct direction and check the official PDF for your intermediate stop rather than relying only on terminal times.
- Use platform 5 at Shin-Fuji Station or platform 4 at Fujisan Station, then confirm the destination display before boarding.
- Allow extra time before Shinkansen, tour, hotel or attraction reservations because road delays are possible and connections are not guaranteed.
- Recheck the operator notice and current service status on the travel day, especially after severe weather or road disruption.
Official Sources
- Fujikyu Bus official notice: October 13 effective date, affected Fujisan-Kawaguchiko-Shin-Fuji route and operator contact
- Fujikyu Shizuoka Bus official announcement: unchanged three-round-trip service and changed terminal departures
- Official October 13 timetable PDF: complete route, platforms, intermediate stops, departures and arrivals
Update History
- October 11, 2026: Created from the October 10 Fujikyu Bus notice, the Fujikyu Shizuoka Bus timetable announcement and the operator’s October 13 timetable PDF. The effective date, route, three-round-trip service level, terminal departure and arrival times, platforms, intermediate-stop corridor and operator contact were checked; live traffic, guaranteed connections and vehicle assignment are not inferred.
