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Questions about Subashiri Trail

FORUM TOPIC sesshy

Hi all,

I am looking to climb Mt. Fuji from late afternoon in time to see the sunrise at the summit, and I had a few questions:

-Is the summit open for climbing yet (or will it be by July 14th)?
-What is the easiest way to get to Subashiri Trail 5th Station from Asakusa?
-Can anyone who has gone the Subashiri route tell me if it is safe for young people climbing alone? I like the prospect of hiking through the forest rather than going via Kawaguchiko.

Thank you!

Posted by sesshy on 2009-07-08 11:35:12 Like

junior on 2009-07-08 19:43:19

Hi sesshy,
the easiest way from Tokyo to Subashiri Trail is
1) go to Shinjuku station,
2) take Odakyu-Hakone highway bus to Gotemba station,
3) take Tozan bus to the 5th station of Subashiri Trail.

The Odakyu-Hakone highway bus from Shinjuku station to Gotemba station is available every 30 minutes or so. Its fare is 1,630 yen for one-way and 2,900 yen for round trip.

The highway bus terminal is located outside West Exit of Shinjuku station.
http://mountfujiguide.com/guide/Highway_Bus_Terminal_and_Hotels_Shinjuku...

Tozan bus schedule from Gotemba station can be found here:
http://mountfujiguide.com/blog/4plus/350

Subashiri trail will be opened up to the summit on July 10th.
*Reference http://www.pref.shizuoka.jp/kensetsu/ke-830/jigyo/douro/douro44.html

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