In the Fuji Five Lakes area, including Fujiyoshida City, temperatures drop to near 0 degrees Celsius or below freezing in the mornings and evenings, regardless of weather conditions, starting in December, and frost is frequent. Furthermore, if there is rain or snowfall, roads may freeze. Local residents use studless tires from December to April, so we would like to ask tourists visiting during the winter to also use studless tires or carry snow chains. However, if there is no rain or snowfall and sunny weather continues for a while, major roads may not freeze, and normal tires may be sufficient. Everything depends on the weather and temperature, so it's best to check the weather forecast about a week in advance, including your stay dates and travel days before and after, to decide whether to use or carry winter tires.
FAQ
This Q&A addresses common questions about sightseeing in Fujiyoshida (access, weather, clothing, Yoshida udon, etc.). We provide clear answers to alleviate pre-trip anxieties and ensure a smooth departure. Use this resource to efficiently plan your trip.
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General Tourism
Q: Is it necessary to put snow chains or studded tires on my car in winter?
Q: Are there any famous local dishes?
"Yoshida Udon" is famous. There are about 50 Yoshida Udon specialty restaurants in the city. For more details, please refer to the Yoshida Udon special page.
Q: When do the cherry blossoms bloom in Fujiyoshida City?
The period from when Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms begin to bloom until they are at their peak is usually from early to mid-April. This is roughly one to ten days later than in Tokyo. However, if there is a mild winter leading up to spring, or if there are many sunny days and high temperatures from the latter half of March, the blossoms may bloom and reach their peak all at once from the end of March to the beginning of April. When cherry blossom season arrives, we will post cherry blossom blooming information and other updates on our website, so please be sure to check it.
Q: Is there free parking near Fujisan Station?
At Fujisan Station, there is a free parking and park-and-ride service exclusively for those using Fujikyu Bus or the Fujikyu Railway Line. For stays of one week or longer, you must notify Fujisan Station. There are no free parking facilities near other stations.
Q: Is there a place to leave luggage at the station?
Fujikyu Railway Line "Fujisan Station": Coin lockers are available in front of the bus ticket office and at the entrance to the station building shopping center "Q-Sta".
Fujikyu Railway Line "Shimo-Yoshida Station": You can leave your luggage at the ticket office in the Shimo-Yoshida station building for a fee.
Q: Are there any day-trip hot springs in Fujiyoshida City?
There are three options below.
Fujiyama Onsen
・Spring water
Yoshinoike Onsen
Please check the details page for each facility for more information.
Q: Do you have a brochure?
Various brochures are available on this brochure download page; please download them for your use. If you would like a brochure mailed to you, please specify the type of brochure you would like to receive in the inquiry form.
Access-related
Q: What is the nearest train station to Fujiyoshida City?
The only train line within Fujiyoshida City is the Fujikyu Railway Line, and the station closest to the city center is "Fujisan Station." Fujisan Station is the gateway to climbing Mount Fuji, so please use it when visiting places like Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine.
If you are going to "Arakurayama Sengen Park," a famous viewpoint for Mt. Fuji, please get off at "Shimoyoshida Station."
For more details, please see the access page.
Q: How do I get to Arakurayama Sengen Park?
It's about a 20-minute walk from Shimoyoshida Station on the Fujikyu Railway Line. If you're coming by car, there's a paid parking lot (88 spaces) exclusively for park visitors. However, this parking lot is unavailable during the spring cherry blossom season as an alternative temporary parking lot will be available.
If you are arriving by bus (medium, large, or minibus), please board and alight at the rotary in front of Shimoyoshida Station, the nearest station, and then walk to the park. Please note that the drop-off location will change during the cherry blossom season. For details, please check the Arakurayama Sengen Park website for information on parking and traffic restrictions during the cherry blossom season.
Q: I want to go to the 5th station of Mt. Fuji. Are there buses available?
A hiking bus to the 5th station departs from Fujisan Station. The one-way trip takes approximately 1 hour. For more details, please refer to the Fujikyu Bus official website.
Q: How can I get from Narita Airport to Fujiyoshida?
There is one express bus per day from Narita Airport to Fujisan Station. For more details, please refer to the Keisei Bus official website.
Q: How can I get there from Tokyo Station or Shinjuku Station?
Express buses depart from both Tokyo and Shinjuku stations. The journey takes approximately 2 hours. Please refer to the transportation access section for more details.
Q: I'd like to rent a car.
In Fujiyoshida City, there are several rental car companies including J-Net Rent-a-Car (near Fujisan Station), ORIX Rent-a-Car (near Fujisan Station), Honda Rent-a-Car, and Nissan Rent-a-Car.
Mount Fuji related
Q: I'd like some information about climbing Mount Fuji.
Please visit the special website for climbing Mt. Fuji.
Q: Are there any buses going to "Uma-gaeshi"?
There is a bus from Fujisan Station to Uma-gaeshi. The one-way trip takes approximately 30 minutes. *During spring and autumn, the bus operates only on weekends and holidays, and daily during the summer. For more details, please check the Fujikyu Yamanashi Bus website.
*For inquiries that do not fall under any of the frequently asked questions above, please contact us via the inquiry form.