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Last updated 2026-10-06 — Fujikyuko Line has launched the Mt. Fuji View Express, the inaugural event in its 90th-anniversary celebration series in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Slated to debut in spring 2016, it will replace the retiring Mt. Fuji Limited Express 2000 series in February...

By MOOK Scenic Spots / Zhang Yingying, translated and reported

Fujikyuko Line has launched the Mt. Fuji View Express (Fuji-san View Train), the inaugural event in its 90th-anniversary celebration series in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.Slated to debut in spring 2016, it will replace the retiring Mt. Fuji Limited Express 2000 series in February, drawing significant attention from railway enthusiasts and Mt. Fuji fans.

The Mt. Fuji View Express (Fuji Mountain View Train) will be introduced in spring 2016.(Image source: Fujikyuko Line)

 

Interior design concept of the Mt. Fuji View Express.(Image source: Fujikyuko Line)

The Mt. Fuji View Express (Fuji View Express) was designed by designer Shiro Ogasawara, who also designed the exterior of the Mt.Fuji Ropeway train. The express features large windows that offer sweeping views of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mt. Fuji.

The interior of the Mt. Fuji View Express (Fuji View Express) boasts an elegant and refined design.(Image source: Fujikyuko Line)

The interior showcases a comfortable wooden style, exuding elegance and tranquility. The carriages also offer limited-edition sweets and beverages exclusive to the train, allowing passengers to enjoy a relaxing, hotel-like experience on board.

The Mt. Fuji View Express (Fuji Mountain View Train) features oversized observation windows, perfect for taking in the stunning surroundings of Mt.Fuji. (Image source: Fujikyuko Line)

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Mt. Fuji View Express (Fujisan View Express)
Route: Between Otsuki Station and Kawaguchiko Station
Stops: Otsuki, Toukurubunkadai-mae, Mt. Fuji, Fuji-Q Highland, Kawaguchiko
Detailed schedules and stops are subject to operational updates upon launch


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