The 5th station on Mount Fuji is a key waystation for climbers and hikers on their journey to the summit. There are multiple 5th stations on Mount Fuji, each with its own history:

Oishi Park offers spectacular panoramic views of Mount Fuji and the lake it is a popular photo spot to capture Mt Fuji. along with flower-filled promenades that burst into different colors with each passing season.

The eight ponds of Oshino Hakkai are the beautiful byproduct of historic eruptions and intense volcanic activity. Several are fed by an underground reservoir and are renowned for their mineral-rich spring water.

These lakes were formed as a result of barrage formation by volcanic debris and solidified magma spewed out of Mt. Fuji and the off-spring volcanic outlets nearby. The lake is the oldest of the five and it is at least 50-60 thousand years old. There are scores of underwater springs at the lake bottom.

Origin: Arakura Sengen Shrine traces its origins back to the 9th century when it was established as a place of worship dedicated to the Shinto goddess Konohanasakuya-hime. This deity, often associated with Mount Fuji and the blooming of cherry blossoms, symbolizes renewal, beauty, and the transient nature of life.

Narusawa Ice Cave: The lava tube brimming with 10-foot-high ice ... The Narusawa Ice Cave was formed over 1,150 years ago by a lava flow from the 864 eruption of Mount Fuji. Its history includes use as a natural refrigerator for storing ice, seeds, and silkworm cocoons during the Edo and Taisho periods, and it was designated a natural monument in 1929. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction, with its year-round ice formations a key feature.

The Chureito Pagoda (忠霊塔, Chūreitō) is a five storied pagoda on the mountainside overlooking Fujiyoshida City and Mount Fuji off in the distance. The pagoda is part of the Arakura Sengen Shrine and was built as a peace memorial in 1963 nearly 400 steps up the mountain from the shrine's main buildings.

Optional: The Hakone Open-Air Museum was established in 1969 as Japan's first outdoor museum, founded by the Fujisankei Communications Group with the goal of making sculpture more accessible to the public. The museum grounds, designed by sculptor Bukichi Inoue, are known for blending nature and sculpture, and its collection features modern and contemporary works by artists like Rodin, Henry Moore, and Picasso.

Optional: Guide to Hakone's Volcanic Owakudani Owakudani was formed about 3,000 years ago by an explosive eruption and collapse of the Hakone volcano's central cone, Mount Kamiya. It was originally named "Jigokudani" or "Hell Valley" due to its volcanic activity and sulfurous fumes. The name was changed to Owakudani, meaning "Great Boiling Valley," in 1873 when the Emperor Meiji visited.

Optional: Lake Ashinoko's history is defined by its volcanic origin, formation by a steam explosion and lava flow about 3,000 years ago that dammed the Hayakawa River. It has been a sacred site since the 8th century after the priest Mangan Shonin is said to have calmed a nine-headed dragon named Kuzuryu. During the Edo period, the west bank was cleared to create a checkpoint, and today it is a popular tourist destination known for its scenic views and historical sites.

Optional: Shopping, safaris, and fun in the shadow of Mt. Fuji lies the city of Gotemba. It is home to Japan's most popular outlet shopping mall, and offers unmatched views of Mt. Fuji . In neighboring Susono, there is also a safari park.