At Subaru Line Fifth Station the sun was shining and the mood was rather upbeat. There were restaurants, souvenir shops, and shops selling clothing and climbing gear; just as well as I had forgotten to bring any warm clothing, so a nice fleece with the image of Mount Fuji was purchased for ¥6000. I enjoyed a nice Japanese meal at one of the small restaurants before the climb. At the Fifth Station there were also coin lockers, which were ideal so I didn't have to carry anything that wasn't essential to the climb.