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).

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