Yamaguchiya Hut

Mt. Fuji Summit

THE YAMAGUCHIYA HUT
山口屋

3,776m / 12,388ft

Yamaguchiya is located at 3,776 meters at the summit of Mt. Fuji, so it can be accessed via any trail. It is an 8-9 hour climb from both Yoshida Trail's 5th station and Subashiri Trail's 5th station. Put in the work on your first day, then enjoy waking up to the sunrise without any pre-dawn hike!

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Pricing & Reservation Details

Full payment in advanced is required to secure mountain hut reservation. See prices below.

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Dormitory Style / Pricing Per Person

	Lodging Only
Daily Rate	¥10,600

(Food can be ordered a la carte until 6pm.)

Cancellation Policy

No Show/Cancel Day Of	100%
1 Day Notice	80%
2-9 Day Notice	50%
10-20 Day Notice	30%
21+ Days	5%

Terms and Conditions

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Overview
Facilities
Food
Climbing Logistics
FAQ

Check In/Out

CHECK IN: Between 14:00 - 16:00
CHECK OUT: By 6:00am

Regarding Mt. Fuji Mountain Huts

Mountain huts on Mt. Fuji were originally built as emergency shelters and exist to this day as shelters from harsh mountain conditions. All huts offer simple dorm style accommodation. Because the mission of the huts is to provide safety and shelter to as many hikers as possible, it is not possible to pay for extra space. The huts provide the essential shelter and food you need to reach Mt. Fuji's summit.

It is important to note that huts on Mt. Fuji, including Yamaguchiya, do not provide a heated dry room for drying out wet gear. Be sure to climb with spare, dry clothes kept in dry bags so you will have a change of clothes in the event you show up at the mountain hut in wet weather.

House Rules

Huts on Mt.Fuji are a unique cultural experience. Here are a few tips for a smooth trip.

Arrive by 4pm to ensure you can check in! It is recommended to leave 5th station between 7am - 8am. Lights out at 7pm, at which time the doors will lock and you will not be able to enter.

You can buy dinner (a bowl of curry rice for ¥1,000) until 6pm.

Pay careful attention to where you should take off your shoes.

There are western-style toilets inside the hut for staying guests. No use of toilets after checking out.

There are NO dry rooms.

There are NO trash cans. All personal trash must be packed out and disposed of off the mountain. Throwing trash in the toilets is strictly forbidden.

Sleeping Quarters

Sleeping mats with blankets and pillows are provided by the mountain hut.
Most sleeping quarters have bunk beds that are two to three levels.
Going to the bathroom can be a challenge involving stepping over other guests and climbing down the bunk bed ladders. Be careful!
Multiple climbing parties will sleep in the same room. We recommend bringing ear plugs!

Hut Facilities

Western-style toilets inside the hut.
There are no trash cans. All personal trash must be packed out and disposed of off the mountain. No throwing trash in the toilets!
There is NO dry room!
Cash payment only, no credit cards

Food

Dinner:
You can buy dinner (a bowl of curry rice for ¥1,000) until 6pm.

Breakfast:
The restaurant operates from 4am to 2pm.

Vegetarian

Vegetarian curry is also available.

Vegan, Halal, and gluten-free options are not available.

Trail Maps

Yamaguchiya mountain hut is located at the summit of Mt. Fuji at 3,776m/12,388ft and accessed from either the Subaru Line 5th station (Yoshida Trail) or Subashiri 5th station (Subashiri Trail). To reach your hut by 4pm it is recommended that you leave the 5th station by 7am - 8am.

The Yoshida trail merges with the Subashiri trail from the 8th station. Take care to follow the correct trail on your descent; the Yoshida descending trail and Subashiri descending trail split at the Shita Edoya hut junction, noted on the map below. We recommend you download a Mt. Fuji trail map on the website here. This trail map can be viewed in airplane mode, with your current location displayed on the map using GPS satellites.

If climbing Yoshida Trail

If climbing Subashiri Trail

How to get to the Subashiri trail head

See the Google Maps link to the Subashiri 5th station (trail head) here. Note that driving up to the Subashiri 5th station in private vehicles is prohibited during the entire climbing season from July 10-September 10. If you're driving your own vehicle, you will need to use the parking lot here and take one of the shuttle buses up to the Subashiri 5th Station. Alternatively, you can take a taxi from this parking lot up the road. The shuttle bus is around ¥1,500 per person, the taxi is around ¥4,000 and can fit 4-5 people (pricing and capacity subject to change). Depending on the day and season, there may be no taxis available when you arrive.

There are also regular buses that go up to the Subashiri trail from Gotemba Train station. However, bus departure times and prices are only shown in obscure, complicated PDF's in Japanese online. If you can't figure out the bus, call the information center here and they can probably help out.

Climbing Permit

There is an entry fee payment of ¥4,000 per person required to obtain a permit to climb Mt. Fuji. The easiest option is to obtain your Mt. Fuji climbing entry permit online:

If climbing Yoshida Trail: “Yamanashi Prefecture Fuji Climbing Pre-registration System” here
If climbing Subashiri Trail: “Shizuoka Prefecture Fuji Climbing Pre-registration System” here

By pre-registering and completing payment online for your climbing permit, you won’t need to waste time on the day of your climb at the trail head.

Note that if travel plans change or weather disrupts your planned climbing date, refunds may not be available for your climbing permit. If this is a concern to you, the climbing permit can also be obtained on the day of your climb at the 5th station. Climbers with a mountain hut reservation are guaranteed access to a permit to climb Mt. Fuji, granted they come prepared with the proper equipment and knowledge for the high altitude ascent of Mt. Fuji.

Where can I store extra luggage?

We understand that you may have extra luggage that you do not want to take on your journey up Mt. Fuji.

Options for luggage storage include, coin lockers at Shinjuku or Kawaguchiko train stations, hotel baggage storage services, or sending by 'takkyubin' (postal service) to your next destination. We highly recommend using 'Takkyubin' luggage delivery services, as it is extremely cheap, efficient and reliable, with pricing at around ¥2,000 for next day shipping for check-in sized baggage. Information on the Takkyubin service can be found here.

Are private rooms available?

Private rooms are not available at Yamaguchiya.

Is there a vegetarian meal option?

Yes, a vegetarian option is available for dinner. Vegan, Halal, and gluten-free options are not available.

Which trail is Yamaguchiya located on?

Yamaguchiya mountain hut is located at the summit (3,776meters/12,388ft), so it is accessible via both the Yoshida Trail and Subashiri Trail.

Will I need a reservation to stay at Yamaguchiya?

Yamaguchiya tends to be fully booked during the climbing season. Securing a reservation here before you begin your climb is highly recommended.

What time is check-in/out?

Check-in is between 14:00 - 16:00. Check out by 6:00am.

Once you have checked out, you are not permitted to re-enter the sleeping quarters or use the toilets.