How to access 5th Station of Yoshida Trail off season late at night?

Hi I am planning to hike Mt. Fuji this month, prior to the official season in order to avoid the crowds, no worries I am an experienced mountaineer 🙂

I was curious as to how I should access the fifth station and manage the time. My idea was to start the climb from the 5th station Yoshida at midnight to enjoy the sunset at 4:25am during my hike.

However I have checked for buses and they of course dont run off-season to the fifth station that late. So the idea would be to either rent a car together with my friend or go by taxi instead. But then I found out that you have to pass a toll both alongside the way, which is currently only opened until 5pm.

So how is it possible to get to the fifth station that late of the day? Do I have to consider taking a different trail? Have you climbed Mt.Fuji? If so how did you do it?

Thanks for your responses in advance 🙂

Hope you have a nice day.

3 comments
  1. I climbed during the off season once. I took the last bus from Fuji city to the 5th station. I arrived before 6pm and waited around until midnight to start climbing. I saw Mt. Fuji yesterday, looks like there isn’t much snow at the top right now.

  2. Take last bus to 5th station. You will have plenty of time to wait until midnight, but this is the way.

    Now probably not a problem but in October when it gets cold, it’s good to wait in the toilet. They even have heated floor lol

  3. As others have said. I just took the last bus laid down and slept and when I wanted to leave just started climbing.

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