Camp Fuji Area — Toll Roads & ETC Guide
ETC toll road guide for Camp Fuji (CATC) personnel and visitors. Covers the Tomei and Shin-Tomei Expressways, routes to Tokyo and Nagoya, and driving in the Mt. Fuji / Gotemba area.
Military & Key Locations
Bases & Key Areas Near Camp Fuji
Camp Fuji (CATC)
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Combined Arms Training Center. 309-acre USMC installation at the base of Mount Fuji. Joint-use with JGSDF Camp Takigahara.
Gotemba IC
Gotemba City
Primary town near Camp Fuji. Gotemba Premium Outlets, restaurants, and local services for base personnel.
Gotemba IC
Gotemba Premium Outlets
Major outlet shopping mall with 200+ stores. About 10 minutes from Gotemba IC.
Gotemba IC
Hakone
Famous hot spring resort area with Lake Ashi, Owakudani, and Old Tokaido Road. About 30 minutes from Gotemba.
Gotemba IC
Mt. Fuji 5th Station
Starting point for Mt. Fuji climbing. Accessible via Fuji Subaru Line from Kawaguchiko or Fuji Skyline from Gotemba side.
Gotemba IC / Fuji-Yoshida IC
Yokosuka / Yokohama
Nearest major naval base area. About 60 minutes via Tomei Expressway to Atsugi IC or Yokohama-Machida IC.
Atsugi IC
Expressways & Toll Roads
Nearby Toll Roads
Tomei Expressway
E1NEXCO CentralJapan's busiest expressway connecting Tokyo to Nagoya (346 km). Camp Fuji is accessed via Exit #7 Gotemba IC. From Tokyo, enter via Shuto Expressway Route 3 at Yoga or Takaido.
Key Interchanges
Shin-Tomei Expressway
E1ANEXCO CentralNewer parallel expressway to Tomei with higher speed limits (120 km/h sections). Access via Shin-Gotemba IC or Gotemba JCT. Less congested than the original Tomei.
Key Interchanges
Chuo Expressway
E20NEXCO CentralAlternative route to Tokyo via Kawaguchiko and Hachioji. Scenic mountain road. Connects to Ken-O Expressway for access to Yokota Air Base area.
Key Interchanges
Route Estimates
Common Routes & Estimated Tolls
| Route | Distance | Time | Cash | ETC Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gotemba IC → Tokyo IC (Shuto) | ~79 km | ~70 min | ~2,620 yen | ~1,830 yen |
| Gotemba IC → Yokohama-Machida IC | ~50 km | ~40 min | ~1,700 yen | ~1,190 yen |
| Gotemba IC → Atsugi IC (near Zama) | ~35 km | ~25 min | ~1,200 yen | ~840 yen |
| Gotemba IC → Nagoya IC | ~195 km | ~2.5 hrs | ~5,100 yen | ~3,570 yen |
| Gotemba IC → Kawaguchiko IC (Chuo) | ~40 km | ~35 min | ~1,100 yen | ~770 yen |
Tolls are estimates for standard vehicles. Actual tolls vary by time of day and discount programs. ETC prices shown are standard ETC rates — additional discounts (late night, weekend) stack on top.
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ETC Discounts Available
Late Night Discount
ETC users driving between midnight and 4:00 AM on the Tomei/Shin-Tomei Expressway.
Weekend/Holiday Discount
Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays. Applies on most of the Tomei outside the Tokyo metropolitan section.
Commuter Discount
Short trips under 100 km during morning (6-9 AM) and evening (5-8 PM) rush hours on eligible sections.
Mileage Program
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Local Knowledge
Driving Tips for Gotemba / Camp Fuji
Exit at Gotemba IC (#7), then turn right onto Route 401 toward Camp Fuji. The base is about 5 km from the IC (10 minutes).
The Tomei Expressway between Tokyo and Gotemba is heavily congested on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Use Shin-Tomei as an alternative.
Gotemba area gets significant snowfall in winter. Snow tires may be required December-March. Check NEXCO Central road conditions.
For Hakone, exit at Gotemba IC and take Route 138 south. The Hakone Skyline is a separate scenic toll road (about 250 yen).
Mt. Fuji climbing season is July-September. Expect extreme congestion on surrounding roads during peak weekends in August.
The Shin-Tomei (E1A) has 120 km/h speed limit sections — faster and smoother than the original Tomei for long-distance trips to Nagoya.
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