As a general rule of thumb, staying at one of the mountain huts currently costs between ¥12,000 and ¥18,000 per person, which usually includes two simple meals (dinner and a breakfast pack). While some lodges may take walk-in guests if they have spare room, you should book well in advance. The weekends in July and August, as well as the O-bon holiday in mid-August, see the most climbers, and it is by no means guaranteed that spaces will be available if you show up unannounced.
Most lodges now offer online booking forms, which is the most reliable way to secure a spot. Additionally, under modern regulations, a confirmed hut reservation is required if you plan to pass the 5th Station entry gates after 4:00 PM. See here for a complete guide to climbing Mount Fuji.
Critical Hut Policies
- Check-in Deadline: Most huts have a strict arrival deadline of 4:00 PM or sunset. If you arrive later than this, the hut may cancel your reservation or be unable to provide dinner, as the staff must prepare for early-morning departures.
- Cash is King: Even if you pre-paid for your stay online, all purchases made at the hut—including drinking water, snacks, and the wooden stick stamps—are strictly cash only. There are no ATMs on the mountain.
- Cancellations: Mountain lodges have extremely rigid cancellation policies. Due to the high demand and limited season, you will likely be charged 100% of the fee if you cancel within a few days of your climb, even if the weather is poor.
Mountain Huts on the 5th Station
Satogoya
- 2,230 meters | 7,314 feet
- 090-3133-2230; 0555-22-1945
- http://www.fuji-satogoya.com/
- 100 person capacity
Okuniwaso
- 2,300 meters | 7,544 feet
- 0555-82-2910
- http://www.digisco.com/okuniwa/index.htm
- 90 person capacity
Fujikyu Unjokaku
- 2,305 meters | 7,560 feet
- 0555-72-1355
- https://www.fujiyama-navi.jp/unjyokaku/
- 100 person capacity
Fujisan Miharashi
- 2,305 meters | 7,560 feet
- 0555-72-1266
- http://www.fujisan5.com/
- 70 person capacity
Mountain Huts on the 6th Station
Satomidaira Seikanso
- 2,325 meters | 7,872 feet
- 0555-24-6524
- http://www.seikanso.jp/english.html
- 100 person capacity
Mountain Huts on the 7th Station
Hanagoya
- 2,700 meters | 8,856 feet
- 090-7234-9955
- 150 person capacity
Hinodekan
- 2,720 meters | 8,921 feet
- 0555-24-6522
- http://www10.plala.or.jp/hinodekan/hinodekan.html
- 150 person capacity
Nanagome Tomoekan
- 2,740 meters | 8,990 feet
- 0555-24-6522
- https://tomoekan.com/
- 150 person capacity
Kamaiwakan
- 2,790 meters | 9,150 feet
- 080-1299-0223
- http://kamaiwakan.jpn.org/english/
- 150 person capacity
Fujiichikan
- 2,800 meters | 9,185 feet
- 080-1036-6691
- http://www.mfi.or.jp/fujiichikan/english/
- 130 person capacity
Toriiso
- 2,900 meters | 9,510 feet
- 080-2347-0514
- http://toriiso.com/
- 250 person capacity
Toyokan
- 3,000 meters | 9,840 feet
- 0555-22-1040
- http://www.fuji-toyokan.jp/english/
- 320 person capacity
Mountain Huts on the 8th Station and Above
Taishikan
- 3,100 meters | 10,170 feet
- 0555-24-6516
- http://www.mfi.or.jp/taisikan/
- 350 person capacity
Horaikan
- 3,150 meters | 10,330 feet
- 0555-24-6515
- http://www.horaikan.jp/
- 150 person capacity
Hakuunso
- 3,200 meters | 10,500 feet
- 0555-24-6514
- http://fujisan-hakuun.com/en/
- 300 person capacity
Gansomuro
- 3,250 meters | 10,660 feet
- 090-4549-3250; 0555-24-6513
- http://www.mfi.or.jp/fujisan/english/index.html
- 200 person capacity
Honhachigome Tomoekan
- 3,400 meters | 11,150 feet
- 0555-24-6511
- https://tomoekan.com/
- 200 person capacity
Fujisan Hotel
- 3,400 meters | 11,150 feet
- 0555-24-6512
- http://www.fujisanhotel.com/
- 350 person capacity
Goraikokan
- 3,450 meters | 11,320 feet
- 0555-73-8987; 0555-73-8815
- http://www.goraikoukan.jp/english
- 140 person capacity
