The Fujikyuko Line (富士急行線, Fujikyūkō-sen?) is a Japanese private railway line in Yamanashi Prefecture, between Ōtsuki Station in Ōtsuki and Kawaguchiko Station in Fujikawaguchiko. It is the only railway line operated by Fuji Kyuko.
The railway line officially consists of Ōtsuki Line (大月線, Ōtsuki-sen?) and Kawaguchiko Line (河口湖線, Kawaguchiko-sen?), but the two lines are operated as one. The line can be traced back to the Tsuru Horsecar (都留馬車鉄道?) which began operation in 1900. Although Fuji Kyuko bus lines accept PASMO its railway line still does not.
Local trains (which stop at all stations) run about every 30 minutes. As well as these, several Fujisan Tokkyu (Mount Fuji express) services are operated. The line is mountainous, climbing from Otsuki (358 metres above sea level) to Kawaguchiko (857 metres above sea level): a 500 metre ascent over the 26.6 kilometre route. In many places, Mount Fuji can be seen from the train.
The Fujikyuko Line is only railway service to access the northern Yamanashi side of Mount Fuji and Fuji Five Lakes, part of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. However, direct and frequent highway bus services from Shinjuku terminal to Fujiyoshida and Kawaguchiko are faster and more convenient when travelling from Tokyo. There are not many direct services from Tokyo to the Fuji Kyūkō Line apart from a few seasonal rapid trains on the weekend and some commuter local trains.
Read more about Fujikyuko Line: Basic Data, Rolling Stock
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