Jr Fuji Excursion Train Guide And Map
- Kyoto
- 07 Apr, 2025
Running between Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station and Kawaguchiko, which is at the base of Mt Fuji, this is the most comfortable and stylish way to get to the base of the mountain.
[Fuji Excursion approaching Mt Fuji — image © Rail Man Photo
Office]
Running three times daily between Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station and Kawaguchiko, which is at the base of Mt Fuji, this is the most comfortable and stylish way to get to the base of the mountain. Best of all, it’s timed so that you can take the morning train out, do some exploring around Kawaguchiko and enjoy the views of Mt Fuji and then hop the last train home the same day.
For those who want a quick look at the symbol of Japan and want to do it in style, the Mt Fuji excursion is the way to go. And, since it’s JR, tickets are a breeze to get. And if you want to get them in advance, just buy them from Klook.
Fuji Excursion Route Map
This map summarises the route taken by the JR Fuji Excursion. You can also find an interactive Google map further down the page.
Visit the JR Fuji Excursion official
website
for timetables, images of the seats and compartments, information about
destinations, and more.
[Fuji Excursion Green Car — image © Rail Man Photo
Office]
Schedules
- Trains depart Shinjuku Station daily at 7.30am, 8.30am and 9.30am and arrive at Kawaguchiko (near Mt Fuji) 1 hour and 55 minutes later.
- Trains depart Kawaguchiko daily at 3.03pm, 4.51pm and 5.36pm and arrive at Shinjuku Station 1 hour and 55 minutes later.
- On weekends and holidays, in addition to the above schedule, a Fuji Excursion departs Shinjuku at 11.13am and arrives at Kawaguchiko at 1:09pm. In the opposite direction, it departs Kawaguchiko at 3.58pm and arrives at Shinjuku at 5.59pm.
Fuji Excursion Google Map
You can zoom into this Google map of the JR Fuji Excursion train route, as well as using it to get directions to different points along the route.
Tickets and Reservations
- You can buy individual tickets via Klook.
- Buy tickets at any JR train station.
- If you buy a Japan Rail Pass from JR, you can reserve seats using the JR online booking service.
Sample Fares
Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko: ¥4,130 regular car.
Japan’s Special Trains
Here are the other special luxury, sleeper, cuisine and sightseeing trains:
- Gran Class Shinkansen (JR East)
- Saphir Odoriko (JR East)
- 36+3 (JR Kyushu)
- Aru Ressha (JR Kyushu)
- Fuji Excursion (JR East)
- Kyo Train Garaku (Hankyu Line)
- Resort Shirakami (JR East)
- Shimakaze (Kintetsu Line)
- Shikoku Cuisine Trains (JR Shikoku)
- Sunrise Seto and Sunrise Izumi (JR Central and West)
- Kurobe Gorge Railway (Kurobekeikoku Tetsudo)
- Sagano Romantic Train (Sagano Scenic)
- Train Suite Shiki-Shima (JR East)
- Twilight Express Mizukaze (JR West)
- West Express Ginga (JR West)
- Seven Stars in Kyushu (JR Kyushu)
- Japan Special Trains home page
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- For a quick overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide.
- Check if a visa is required for Japan
- Check Kyoto accommodation availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com.
- Buy Japan Rail Tickets and Shinkansen Tickets Online.
- For tips on where to stay, see Where To Stay In Kyoto.
- See my Packing List For Japan.
- Purchase an eSim or SIM card for Japan.
- Compare flight prices on Skyscanner.
- Consider a Japan Rail Pass - see if it’s worth for you.
- Consider a travel insurance.