Transportation

Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji

Can I bring my car?
Will I be allowed to own a vehicle in Japan?
How can I find a car?
Can I rent a car?

No. Vehicles are not allowed to be brought into Japan.

Service members may be eligible to store a vehicle during their CATC Camp Fuji assignment.

Civilians are responsible for the storage of their personal vehicles, if they choose to do so.

Military: E-6 or above may own a vehicle and must have command approval. All vehicles must be registered with PMO and have Personal Damage Insurance and Japanese Compulsory Insurance. All vehicles must pass annual maintenance inspections before the owner can purchase insurance. An annual road tax must be paid to the GOJ and to drive a POV in Japan you must apply through the command for a license.

E-5 and below may be able to obtain approval to drive in Japan. Command approval is required. Contact your supervisor for more details.

Civilians: Civilians working at Camp Fuji must live off-base. Public transportation may not be a reasonable option, a personal vehicle (POV) and driver's license are essential. After you arrive, you will have an opportunity to attend safety training to learn about how driving in Japan is different than the states. You must pass a test before being issued a permit, allowing you to drive in Japan.

Local vehicles are often purchased through Facebook Marketplace, a neighboring installation lemon lot, or used car lots outside of bases catering to people associated with the military. Due to the size of Camp Fuji, we do not have our own lemon lot. Occasionally, a PCSing Camp Fuji member will be selling their vehicle around the time of your arrival.

Your sponsor may be able to offer you information about how you can purchase a vehicle.

MCCS offers rental vehicles. Including small motor homes for recreational purposes.

On-base Transportation

CATC Camp Fuji is a small installation. Most facilities are within a reasonable walking distance. If you're staying in the Mountain View Inn, there is about a 15-minute up-hill walk to the Exchange / MCCS clubs facility.

Inter-Base Transportation

CATC Camp Fuji staff provides recurring transportation to neighboring bases, the system is known as The Green Line.

Departs from Bldg 110, outside the PX.
30 PAX max per bus. Medical appointments take priority.

Fuji to Atsugi NAF

Monday - Friday

Departs Fuji: 0600.
Departs Atsugi: After all passengers return from their official business.
- Or no later than 1600. Estimated Camp Fuji arrival ~1730.

Fuji to CFAY Yokosuka

Monday - Friday

Departs Fuji: 0600. Estimated Yokosuka arrival ~ 0800.
Departs Yokosuka: After all passengers return from their official business.
- Or no later than 1600. Estimated Camp Fuji arrival~1730.

Saturday and Sunday

Departs Fuji: 1000. Estimated Yokosuka arrival ~ 1200.
Departs Yokosuka: 1530. Estimated Camp Fuji arrival ~ 1730.

Fuji to Yokota AB

Saturday and Sunday

Departs Fuji: 1000. Estimated Yokota arrival ~ 1200.
Departs Yokota: 1530. Estimated Camp Fuji arrival ~ 1730.

Electronic toll collection (ETC)

Electronic Toll Collection System, is a system which allows drivers to automatically pay tolls on toll roads without stopping the car. Some entrances and exits on Japanese expressways are ETC-only and cash/credit card is not accepted.

ETC cards are technically credit cards, and most of the public applies for the card through their local bank. SOFA personnel without a Japanese national spouse will not have this option right away. Instead, many use a local service that caters to SOFA personnel. Contact your sponsor for more information. Toll Calculator

Public Transportation

Public transportation is available near Camp Fuji. A commercial bus has convenient bus stops located near the walking gate. A bus ride from Camp Fuji to the Gotemba train station costs ¥360.

There are several Japanese Railway companies. Many JR companies offer rechargeable apps. They can be used (generally) interchangeably on trains, subways, buses throughout Japan. Some common apps in the Tokyo area are Pasmo and Suica. You can download the JR apps onto your smartphone.