Mount Fuji Accommodation: Where to Stay
Looking for the best place to stay near Mount Fuji? Choosing where to stay is one of the most important parts of planning a trip to Mount Fuji. Depending on your plans, you can either stay in a hotel near Mount Fuji or spend the night in a mountain hut on the trail.
Planning to climb Mt. Fuji overnight or during the night hours? You’ll need to make a reservation at one of the official mountain huts located along the trails.
During the climbing season, mountain access is restricted between 2:00 PM and 3:00 AM to help manage crowds and improve safety. Only hikers with a confirmed mountain hut reservation are allowed to enter the trails during these restricted nighttime hours.
If you plan to start your climb late in the afternoon, hike overnight, or watch the famous Mt. Fuji sunrise (Goraiko) from the summit, booking a mountain hut stay is essential.
This accommodation guide gives you a clear overview of both options and helps you decide what fits your itinerary best.
Mountain Huts by Route
Staying in a mountain lodge on Mount Fuji is a unique and unforgettable part of the climbing experience. These huts offer a simple but atmospheric place to rest as you make your way toward the summit, surrounded by the majestic volcanic landscapes.
Important information for your stay:
- Mountain lodges provide only basic facilities. Water is scarce on Mt. Fuji, so there are no showers and no water for washing your face or hands.
- Some huts begin closing at the end of August — always check availability before your trip.
- Advance reservation is strongly recommended, as lodges often fill up quickly during the climbing season.
- Lodges can be crowded on weekends and personal space is limited.
- Most huts offer separate shared sleeping rooms for men and women.
- Simple meals for dinner and breakfast are usually available.
- Some huts do not accept guests arriving late in the evening — check operating hours in advance.
- Lodges cannot be used solely as emergency shelters during bad weather.
- Payment is typically cash only; credit cards are often not accepted.
List of huts and way of reservation
Yoshida trail
| Hut name | Station / high | Reservation via |
|---|---|---|
| Fujikyu Unjokaku | 5th station / 2305m |
http://www.unjokaku.jp/en/
0555-72-1355 |
| Sato-Goya | 5th station / 2230m | http://www.fuji.satogoya.com/ |
| MT. Fuji Miharashi | 5th station/2305m | http://www.fujisan5.com |
| Gogouen Rest House | 5th station / 2305m |
http://fujisan5.jp/
0555-72-2121 |
| Satomidaira Seikan-so | 5th station / 2325m |
http://seikamso.jp/
0555-24-6524 |
| Hana-goya | 7th station / 2700m | 090-7234-9955 |
| Hinode-kan | 7th station / 2720m | http://hinodekan-fujiyoshida.com/ |
| Tomoe-kan | 7th station / 2740m | http://tomoekan.com/ |
| Kamaiwa-kan | 7th station / 2790m | http://kamaiwakan.jpn.org/english/ |
| Fuji ichi-kan | 7th station / 2800m | http://fuji-ichikan.jp/?e=1/ |
| Torii-so | 7th station / 2900m | http://toriiso.com |
| Toyo-kan | 7th station / 3000m |
https://www.fuji-toyokan.jp/en/
0555-22-1040 |
| Taishi | 8th station / 3100m | https://www.mfi.or.jp/~taisikan/index_en.html |
| Horai-kan | 8th station / 3150m | https://horaikan.jp/ |
| Hakuun-so | 8th station / 3200m | http://fujisan-hakuun.com/en/ |
| Ganso-muro | 8th station / 3250m | https://ganso-muro.jp/?e=1 |
| Shita-Edoya | 8th station / 3350m | http://www.fujisan-edoya.com/ |
| Fujisan Hotel | 8th station / 3400m | https://www.fujisanhotel.com/ |
| Tomoe-kan | 8th station / 3400m | http://tomoekan.com/ |
| Goraikou-kan | 8th station / 3450m | http://www.goraikoukan.jp/en |
| Ougi-yan | Top of Yoshida trail / 3718m | 090-1563-3513 |
| Yamaguchi-ya | Top of Yoshida trail / 3740m |
http://www.fujisan-yamaguchiya.com
090-5858-3778 |
Subashiri trail
| Hut name | Station / high | Reservation via |
|---|---|---|
| Kiku-ya | 5th station / 2000m | http://www.fujisan-kikuya.jp/ |
| Higashifuji-sanso | 5th station / 2000m | http://www4.tokai.or.jp/yamagoya/ |
| Yoshino-ya | 5th station/2300m | https://fujisan-sunaharaigogou.com/ |
| Osada-sanso | 5th station / 2400m |
https://fujisan-osada.com/
0900-8603-5097 |
| Seto-kan | 6th station / 2700m |
https://fujisan-setokan.com/
090-3302-4466 |
| Taiyo-kan | 7th station / 3090m |
http://www.fujisan3776.net/
090-3158-6624 |
| Miharashi-kan | 7th station / 3200m | http://Miharashi-kan.com/ |
| Shita-Edoya | 8th station / 3350m | http://www.fujisan-edoya.com/ |
| Fujisan Hotel | 8th station / 3400m | https://www.fujisanhotel.com/ |
| Tomoe-kan | 8th station / 3400m | http://tomoekan.com/ |
| Goraikou-kan | 8th station / 3450m | http://www.goraikoukan.jp/en |
| Ougi-yan | Top of Yoshida trail / 3718m | 090-1563-3513 |
| Yamaguchi-ya | Top of Yoshida trail / 3740m |
http://www.fujisan-yamaguchiya.com
090-5858-3778 |
Gotemba Trail
| Hut name | Station / high | Reservation via |
|---|---|---|
| Oisha-Chaya | 5th station / 1480m | 090-8955-5076 |
| Hanzobo | 6th station / 2590m |
http://hanzobo.main.jp/
090-4853-8798 |
| Waraji-kan | 7.4th station / 3090m |
https://warazikan.main.jp/
090-8678-3050 |
| Subashiri-kan | 7.5th station / 3090m |
http://www.sunabashirikan.co.jp/
0900-8603-5097 |
| Akaiwahachigo-kan | 7.9th station / 3300m |
https://fujisan-akaiwa8go.jp/
090-3155-5061 |
| Fuji-kan | Top of Gotemba trail / 3740m | http://fujisanchou.com/guide-for-english/ |
Fujinomiya Trail
| Hut name | Station / high | Reservation via |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Station Resthouse | 5th station / 2400m |
http://www.city.fujinomiya.lg.jp/1015150000/p001647.html/
080-9569-0753 |
| Unkai-so | 6th station / 2493m |
http://unkaiso.com
0544-26-4533 |
| Hoei-sanso | 7.4th station/2493m |
http://houeisansou.com/
0544-26-4887 |
| Goraiko-sanso | 7th station / 2780m |
http://www.goraikousansou.com/
0544-026-3942 |
| Yamaguchi-sanso | 7th station / 3010m |
http://fujisan-ganso.jp/
0554-23-3938 |
| Ikeda-kan | 8th station / 3250m | http://www.fuji8.com/ |
| Mannenyuki-sanso | 9th station / 3450m | https://mannnennyuki.wixsite.com/mannennyuki/ |
| Munatsuki-sanso | 9.5th station / 3590m |
http://munatsuki.com/en-us/
090-7300-2237 |
| Fuji-kan | Top of Fujinomiya trail / 3740m | http://fujisanchou.com/guide-for-english/ |
FAQ
Where is the best place to stay for Mount Fuji views?
Lake Kawaguchiko is a top choice for classic Mount Fuji views and sightseeing access.
Do I need to book a mountain hut in advance?
In peak season, yes—advance reservations are strongly recommended because huts can fill up quickly.
Is it better to stay in a hotel or a mountain hut for sunrise?
For sunrise from the summit, a mountain hut helps by letting you sleep higher up and start early. Hotels work if you’re doing a very early start from the 5th station.
How many nights should I plan?
Sightseeing trips often use 1–2 nights near the lakes. Climbers commonly plan 1 night in a hotel plus 1 night in a hut (or a single hut night for a two-day climb).