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Fujiyoshida Fire Festival Road Race
The Fujiyoshida Fire Festival Road Race is a half marathon course that runs on part of the Mt. Fuji Yoshidaguchi Climbing Trail, where there are heritage assets of World Heritage site Mt. Fuji. Its highest point is Mt. Fuji 1st Station, which has an elevation of 1,300 m. On the way up the slope, an impressive full portrait of dynamic Mt. Fuji comes into view. At the 33rd race in August 2013, there were about 6,000 participants.
In the spring, it is possible to see Fujizakura cherry blossoms from Nakano-chaya Teahouse to Oishi-chaya Teahouse on the Mt. Fuji Yoshidaguchi Climbing Trail. There are 20,000 cherry trees planted here, making this the largest group in the prefecture. The area has been designated a natural monument of Japan. (Photo provided by Fujiyoshida Tourism Promotion Service)
This course has tough ups and downs with steep gradients, so it is best to run at a moderate pace. This course is recommended as a step on the way to running a full marathon, etc.
Course guide
Depart from Fuji Hokuroku Park Athletic Field. (Photo shows course during race.)
The course proceeds on Yoshidaguchi Climbing Trail toward Mt. Fuji. Along the way, it passes teahouses that have many monuments.
The course turns back at the foot of Mt. Fuji. There is a great view of Mt. Fuji on the way up the slope at the 7-km point.
The course passes by the Yoshidaguchi Climbing Trail, and returns to the Fuji Hokuroku Park Athletic Field, which is the finish line. (Photo shows course during race.)
Course information
| Difficulty level | Elevation difference | 350m | |
| Travel distance | 21.0975 km(half marathon) | Gradient |
Access
| Start | Fuji Hokuroku Park Athletic Field |
| Finish | Fuji Hokuroku Park Athletic Field |
| Access by car |
From Tokyo Chuo Expressway Hachioji Interchange -> Chuo Expressway Kawaguchiko Interchange, from here drive of 15 minutes From Nagoya Tomei Expressway Nagoya Interchange -> Chuo Expressway Komaki Junction -> Chuo Expressway Kawaguchiko Interchange, from here drive of 15 minutes |
| Access by train | JR Chuo Main Line Otsuki Station transfer, Fujikyuko Line Fujisan Station, from here taxi ride of about 15 minutes |
Route map
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