Fuji Subaru Line Information
The 30km / 18mile Fuji Subaru Line was constructed in 30 months and opened to traffic April 1, 1964. Open all-year-round, but it may be closed or limited operation due to the road condition or bad weather. Up-to-date road and weather information for the Fuji Subaru Line is available by calling the numbers below:
Fuji Subaru Line toll gate : 0555-72-0572 (Japanese)
Fuji Visitor Center (tourist information center) : 0555-72-0259 (English).
Private Car Restriction
Every summer, all private cars except for 11+ seated mini bus are not allowed to pass the road. Period of time differs from each year. As of summer 2014, it will be the longest ever, from Jul.1oth to Aug.31st. During these terms, you should park your car in a parking lot ( Fuji-hokuroku parking lot 富士北麓駐車場 1,000JPN/car) and take a shuttle bus. The buses run between Fuji-san(former Fujiyoshida) bus/train station and the 5th station of Mt.Fuji, via Kawaguchiko bus/train station. Fare chart and timetable are here.
Operating Hours (effective Dec. 7, 2011)
NOTE : Ascending gate will close 1 hour before closing time.| Month/Day | open | close | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| February | |||
| March | 1～15 | ||
| 16～31 | 6:00 PM | ||
| April | 1～19 | ||
| 20～30 | 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| May | 3:00 AM | ||
| June | 9:00 PM | ||
| July | 24hours | ||
| August | |||
| September | |||
| October | 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| Nov. | 1～15 | 4:30 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 16～30 | 9:00 AM | ||
| December | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
Toll-fare Chart
| classregular | car typessmall family /compact ～full-size car |
round-trip (JPY) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| the whole line or up to the 4th stn.up to the 1st stn. | up to the 1st stn. | ||
| regular | small family /compact ～full-size car |
2,060 | 620 |
| medium | mini bus (11to 29 passengers /less than 8t) |
3,400 | 720 |
| large | fixed route bus (30 passengers or more /8t or more), bus (up to 29 passengers /8t or more but less than 9m long) |
4,700 | 920 |
| extra-large | bus (30 passengers or more /8t or more) |
7,900 | 1,540 |
| small etc. | small car ("Kei" in Japan = 660cc), motorcycle (125.1cc or more) |
1,640 | 420 |
| light | bicycle, motorcycle(125cc or less) | 200 | 60 |
- One-way fare costs half of round-trip fare.
- Pay in cash. No credit card or "highway card" or "ETC" can be used.
- Drivers with disabilities who present physical disability certificate may accept a discounted fare.
Copyright © 2006-2016 Fumiko Maeda all rights reserved.