Mt. Fuji Station (富士山駅, Fujisan-eki) is a railway station on the Fujikyuko Line in the city of Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Fuji Kyuko (Fujikyu).[1] The station is located at an altitude of 809 metres (2,654 ft).[1] This is one of the gateway stations to Mount Fuji and Fuji Five Lakes, including Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Yamanaka.
Mt. Fuji Station 富士山駅 | |
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General information | |
Location | 2-5-1 Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi-ken 403–0005 Japan |
Coordinates | 35°29′01″N 138°47′45″E |
Elevation | 809 meters |
Operated by | Fuji Kyuko |
Line(s) | ■ Fujikyuko Line |
Distance | 23.6 km from Ōtsuki |
Platforms | 3 bay platforms |
Tracks | 3 |
Other information | |
Status | Staffed |
Station code | FJ16 |
Website | Official website |
History | |
Opened | 19 June 1929 |
Previous names | Fuji-Yoshida (until 2011) |
Passengers | |
FY2011 | 1,406 daily |
Location | |
Fujisan Station Location within Yamanashi Prefecture Show map of Yamanashi PrefectureFujisan Station Fujisan Station (Japan) Show map of Japan |
Mt. Fuji Station is served by the 26.6 km (16.5 mi) privately operated Fujikyuko Line from Ōtsuki to Kawaguchiko, and lies 23.6 kilometres (14.7 mi) from the terminus of the line at Ōtsuki Station.[2]
The station is a terminus station where trains reverse en route between Ōtsuki and Kawaguchiko, this means for through trains heading towards either destinations, the driver is required to change ends to head back out before diverging onto the appropriate route. It consists of three bay platforms.[1] It has waiting rooms and toilet facilities.[1] The station is staffed.
1 | ■ Fujikyuko Line | (not used) |
2 | ■ Fujikyuko Line | for Kawaguchiko |
3 | ■ Fujikyuko Line | for Ōtsuki |
« | Service | » | ||
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Fujikyuko Line | ||||
Shimoyoshida | Fuji Excursion | Fujikyu-Highland | ||
Shimoyoshida | Fujisan Tokkyū | Fujikyu-Highland | ||
Shimoyoshida | Fuji Tozan Densha | Fujikyu-Highland | ||
Gekkōji | Local | Fujikyu-Highland |
The station opened on 19 June 1929 as Fuji-Yoshida Station (富士吉田駅).[2] It was renamed on 1 July 2011, following renovations overseen by industrial designer Eiji Mitooka.[1][3]
In fiscal 2011, the station was used by an average of 1,406 passengers daily.[2]
Stations of the Fujikyuko Line | |
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