Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim

Fuji is definitely way further. Look … in all honesty, you should try to drive if you can. Marriott to Chureito is 20km, which won’t be cheap by taxi. Taxis can generally be ordered in that area fairly easily as it’s a touristy area, but 20km each way won’t be cheap, not to mention having to fight with other tourists at Chureito to get one back. Hiring a driver could be a better option if you don’t drive. However check their access directions (Japanese site is fuji-marriott.com, use Google translate) for directions how to get there by public transport.

That said, the locals have been pretty much conditioned to give a wide berth to any car with a わ or a れ on their license plate (which means a rental), so I wouldn’t worry TOO much. Plus driving in that area is SLOW - you’re unlikely to exceed 40 km/h because of all the traffic.