Booking Mount Fuji Mountain Hut & List of Huts On All Trails

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   marcus February 23, 2023 Reply

   is it possible to access Tomoe-kan from Subashiri trail?

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      Beti February 27, 2023 Reply

      Hi Marcus, Tomoe-kan at the 8th station can be accessed from Subashiri Trail as it is located at the intersection of Yoshida and Subashiri trails. This means that there are 8 huts on the Subashiri trail + two (Tomoe-kan & Goraikou-kan) than can be accessed via both Yoshida & Subashiri trails. Thanks for pointing this out. I corrected my original text.

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   Douglas Hiro February 27, 2023 Reply

   This list is amaizing!!! It’s the first time I see a content like this on internet.. Thank you very much!!!

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      Beti February 28, 2023 Reply

      Because I don’t think there is something like this on internet and that’s why I created it… 🙂 I want you all have no excuse to climb beautiful Fujisan and do it in a safe and fun way. Your comment made me very happy – just when I needed it so much. Thank you Douglas!

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   Nicolle March 6, 2023 Reply

   I agree, this content is extremely helpful and thorough! I am planning to arrive in Japan early September but am only staying for a few days as I have to fly out again to another destination. I am hoping to climb Mt Fuji during those few days – coming from and returning back to the Narita Airport. This blog helped me choose the hut I want to rent, provided the link to their web page which led me to know when I was able to book as well as how much it will cost me! Amazing info and well structured. Thanks so much!

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      Beti March 6, 2023 Reply

      Hi Nicolle, feedbacks like yours make me think my writing makes sense as I have plenty of doubts while blogging. THANK YOU A LOT! I hope your Mount Fuji climb will be an amazing adventure. Actually, I know it will (Fujisan <3 never disappoints), so I better wish you nice weather 🙂 Ganbatte!

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   Dora March 19, 2023 Reply

   Hi, may i know which is the most beautiful trail at mt fuji? We plan to take the gotemba trail. can you also recommend the hut? we will be staying at K hostel in mt fuji.

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      Beti March 22, 2023 Reply

      Hi Dora, it is really difficult to objectively say which trail is the most beautiful as all of them are very unique. It also depends what you like. Maybe you can read the trail comparison I came up with here: https://betifulworld.com/how-to-climb-mount-fuji-have-fun-tips-to-prepare-for-the-climb/#Choose_the_right_route_trails_description_comparison

      Although Gotemba Trail is awesome as the views are amazing and it’s much less crowded, you might want to take down a different trail to explore a different part of Mount Fuji (or alternatively, take a different than Gotemba trail up and descend via Gotemba which is a lot of fun because of the volcanic gravel). I can’t recommend any of the huts at the Gotemba trail as I did not stay at any. But from what I know most of the huts offer similar standards, so it’s more about the altitude you prefer to stay for a night/how much you want to hike on day 2.

      Thank you for reading my blog <3 and happy hiking!
      Beti

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         Christian May 23, 2023 Reply

         Hello Beti, thats a good idea:) so is it possible to go up via Subashiri (and sleep there). and then, on the top of the mountain, go to the west side and go down via Gotemba? Thank you:) Chris

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            Beti May 24, 2023 Reply

            Hi Chris, it’s not only possible, but it’s also a very good idea! Taking down a different trail will let you explore a different side of Fujisan and going down the Gotemba Trail is so much fun and so easy! You can read about my descend here: https://betifulworld.com/climbing-mount-fuji-from-the-bottom-the-yoshida-trail/#DAY_3_Sunrise_climb_from_the_8th_Station_3250m_to_the_top_of_Mount_Fuji_3776m_and_descend_to_the_5th_Gotemba_Station_1450m

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   Dora March 26, 2023 Reply

   Thanks beti for ur kind reply.
   We are still struggling with which trail to go. either SUBASHIRI TRAIL or gotemba.

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   Carolyn March 30, 2023 Reply

   Hi Beti, your website is so helpful! We are planning to climb Mt Fuji mid July. Because it is the rainy season I want to hold off making hut reservations at 8th Station as long as possible so I can monitor weather. Do you think 3-5 days prior to climbing I will have trouble getting reservations for two? Thank you!

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      Beti March 31, 2023 Reply

      Hi Carolyn, first of all thank you for looking at my blog 🙂 Of course I might be wrong, as know one really knows it (actually I hope I am wrong), but based on my knowledge and experience, it will be probably difficult to find a spot 3-5 days before at the 8th Station. However, it also depends on a few factors:
      1) Which day of the week are you planning to climb? If on the weekend, it will be probably impossible, if during the week, maybe there are slight chances…
      2) Which trail are you planning to climb? If Yoshida, I see it difficult, if other trails, maybe…
      3) How many of you are climbing? If more than two, it will be tough…
      4) It’s the first year after Japan’s 3-year closure due to pandemic, so it’s also hard to say how many foreigners are planning to climb, how busy Mount Fuji will be this season.
      Said that, if you are considering sleeping at a lower altitude in case you don’t find a spot, maybe it is worth taking the risk. My advice would be to check all the huts, if any of them accepts cancellation and book one, if it does. If it makes you feel any better, I totally feel your pain. I have been in your shoes and I know it’s hard.
      Good luck! Happy climbing in hopefully sunny weather 🙂
      Beti

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   Tani April 21, 2023 Reply

   Hi Beti
   I appreciate your details on fujisan. I find your writing so helpful. Is there any option to climb mt. Fuji by camping by own?

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      Beti April 21, 2023 Reply

      Thank you Tani! Camping at Mount Fuji is prohibited. It’s the most sacred mountain in Japan, which has been worshipped for centuries. You can either hike Fujisan without camping, or camp at one of the campsites with Mount Fuji view.

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   Chiu May 6, 2023 Reply

   Hi Beti，amazing consolidation of information！We’re planning to climb in early July, you reckon it would be hard to make the bookings? Hoping to get a space at Tomoe-kan. Read that they only confirm reservation via phone. We’re based overseas, on top of not speaking Japanese! Any idea if they do email responding in English as well…?

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      Beti May 9, 2023 Reply

      Hi Chiu, I have not booked Tomoe-kan myself but on their website is stated that you will get email confirmation: “Immediately after an online reservation is completed, please make sure to take a note of the reservation ID and the registered mail address which are displayed on the screen. A reservation completion e-mail will be sent, please make sure that the e-mail will not be sent to a spam or junk mail box.” As a general rule sending an email is always a good idea and does not cost you much. I would always give it a try if you have some doubts. You can send it in English and add Japanese translation. Google Translate works great and is my best friend in Japan 🙂 Good luck!

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   Sara May 8, 2023 Reply

   Hello. This list was very helpful. Thank you!
   I have a question about the access to the starting point of the trial “Yoshida Trial”. We would like to go by car: do you know if reservation is needed for the parking at the 1th Station as well as for the Shuttle bus that should take you to the 5th Station? Thank you 🙂

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      Beti May 9, 2023 Reply

      Hi Sara, first of all thank you for reading my blog 🙂 The parking lot at the traditional starting point for climbing Mount Fuji – at the Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen-jinja Shrine is quite large and free. As far as I know there is no reservation required. But if you want to take a shuttle bus to the 5th Station you do not take it from the 1st station (or from the shrine) but from Kawaguchiko Station. There is a parking at the station. I believe no reservation is required (but I also can be wrong) and for sure it’s not free. Seats reservations are not possible for the shuttle. I hope it helps a bit. Good luck with planning and climbing!

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    PY May 10, 2023 Reply

    Hi Beti,
    very nice blog. This really helps a lot.
    Can i know is it easy to book the 8th station hut once i arrived there. I tried to book online but looks like is already fully book. What else can i know as following a tour company is really expensive.
    Thanks

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       Beti May 11, 2023 Reply

       Hi PY, I’m sorry to say but if it’s fully booked, you won’t be able to walk in. Mount Fuji trails get incredibly busy in the season. And especially this year after being closed for 3 years for international tourists – they will probably be even more busy. But if you really want to climb Mount Fuji, I believe there must be a way! How about checking other huts located lower – on the 7th station? You can still get to the summit from there. Also, Yoshida trail is usually the busiest, so maybe you can also check huts on other trails? Good luck!

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          Beti May 11, 2023 Reply

          Also – I don’t think you’ve checked availability of all huts on the 8th Station of the Yoshida trail – eg. Gansomuro starts taking reservations from May 16.

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    John May 15, 2023 Reply

    Hi, is the Ue-Eodya hut only accessible from the Subashiri Trail? I see the comment mentioning that Tomoe-kan and Goraikou-kan are accessible from both the Yoshida and Subashiri Trail since those come after they merge, but is the Ue-Eodya hut also the same? I took a look at the trail map and it looks like the Ue-Eodya hut is right at the exact point where the Yoshida and Subashiri Trails merge. I plan on climbing the Yoshida Trail and have already booked the Ue-Eodya hut so I just want to make sure I can still access it from Yoshida

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       Beti May 16, 2023 Reply

       Hi John! You are right, when looking at the map Tomoe-kan (Yoshida Trail) and Ue-Edoya (Subashiri Trail) are located in front of each other. I’ve just double checked Ue-Edoya website and it states that the hut is located at the Yoshida & Subashiri trails meeting point and it is accessibile from both trails. Thank YOU for the comment. I’ve already updated my website. Happy hiking!

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    Tim May 16, 2023 Reply

    Thank you for compiling such a useful list. I have been waiting a couple of weeks to book Gansomuro, and woke up at 1:30 am (9:30 Tokyo time) to book but the website had not yet updated. Woke up again 2 and a half hours later and it had updated but already showed no availability for every day in the season. Is it really possible that all the reservations will have gone in less than 3 hours, or could this be a glitch and it would become available later?
    Very keen to stay at the eighth station so we can climb to the summit for sunrise, is this achievable from the 7th?

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       Beti May 16, 2023 Reply

       Hi Tim, thank you for your comment and… what an exciting night you had!;) I’ve checked Gansomuro website on my side (both English & Japanese versions) and I see the same. That’s very strange indeed. Places sell out quickly but not as quick. You can or try to call/email them of try to book Ue-Edoya hut (8th Station/3400m). It still has some availability for some days so maybe you will be lucky. It is considered Subashiri Trail but can be accessed from the Yoshida Trail as well. Getting to the top for sunrise is perfectly doable from th 7th Station. You will just need to start earlier, but the night will be short anyway. Good luck!

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          Tim May 16, 2023 Reply

          Thank you so much for your reply. I will probably look to book Ue-Edoya. It also looks like Goraiko-kan has some availability on my date now, but the booking for is a bit of a struggle; it does not say on their website anywhere I can see that reservations have to be from Japan only but it won’t accept my address or phone number. DO you know if there is any way to book online from outside Japan? Thank you again for your help!

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             Beti May 16, 2023 Reply

             Booking huts in Japan is always a bit of struggle and if it’s just a bit, it’s not bad at all 🙂 Have you tried to put your hotel’s address/phone number instead? If you can’t book it online, I’d suggest to give them a call. Mount Fuji is probably the only mountain in Japan (a country which is covered in 70% by mountains) where some Japanese sometimes speak some English. Not sure, it that was helpful, but that’s all I know. Good luck! PS. Ue-Edoya is a good option as well.

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       Sherry May 17, 2023 Reply

       Hi Tim,

       I did the same too for Gansomuro, stayed up until 12am on 16 May and refreshed multiple times to check on the booking page. I emailed them and the staff told me the booking is open at 10am Tokto time. I managed to send in my reservation at 10.05am but unfortunately I did not receive the reservation form which later confirmed by the staff that it wasnt delivered. Unfortunately I was also told the date that I wanted already fully booked 🙁

       I have then booked Ue-Edoya instead though that also mean it would be extremely challenging for me as a beginner climber to get to there by 630pm but this wont stop me from getting on summit before the sunrise! Good luck in looking for one!

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          Beti May 17, 2023 Reply

          Hi Sherry, thank you for sharing your experience here. That’s so weird indeed.

          I keep my fingers crossed for your successful climb and a beautiful sunrise. Setting off early on the day of your climb is the best advice I can give you. If you can start early, you will enjoy it more and for sure arrive on time! Good luck and thank you for looking into my blog.

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    Dee May 16, 2023 Reply

    Hi Beti, thank you so much for this useful and comprehensive list! Quick question, after making a reservation with Ue-Edoya hut, how do we proceed with the payment? Thank you!

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       Beti May 16, 2023 Reply

       Hi Dee! Thank you for your great feedback 🙂 Once you book the hut, you will receive the instructions on the payment in the confirmation email (not in the automatic reply email). At least that’s what I believe, as there is no information about payment on the website. I think you will pay in the hut upon the arrival, but I am not sure about it. I wish I stayed in all Mount Fuji huts myself and had all the answers! Maybe one day… 😉 Good luck with booking and climbing!

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    Ed May 16, 2023 Reply

    Hi Beti, thanks for the very useful webpage. I am planning to hike the Subashiri trail but after an absolute nightmare time trying to book a hut I have only managed to get a place at Ganso Muro (of course I know I am very lucky to have a place anywhere). Do you know if I can still do the Subashiri trail or if I’ll have to do the Yoshida trail now? From the maps it seems like it might be accessible from the Subashiri trail via that same detour bit that connects Shita-Edoya to the Yoshida trail?

    Separately, I will be coming from Tokyo but then heading to Osaka after hiking Mt. Fuji. I thought it might be a good idea to use one of the takuhaibin services I have read about online to ship my luggage (1 small suitcase and 1 backpack) from Tokyo Station to my hotel in Osaka. Then maybe I could go down the Fujinomiya trail for faster access to Osaka. Do you think that might work?

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       Beti May 16, 2023 Reply

       Hi Ed! Thank you for looking into my website, it makes me happy you liked it 🙂 It’s been a nightmare, but it’s over, and you’ve got a spot at the 8th Station – that’s what counts now!

       You can take the Subashiri trail easily and sleep at Gansomuro. As you said, you will just need to take a small detour and go down the Yoshida Trail a bit ~150m, but that’s not a big deal!

       As regards your trail to descend, if you plan to go to Osaka (to enjoy some great Osaka’s food after a tiring hike – at least I hope) Fujinomiya trail is simply the best. I have used the takuhaibin services only once (I think it was Yamamoto, but they are all very reliable) when I was cycling the Shimanami Kaido route and it worked out perfectly and was also super cheap. So go for it! Going down the same route is not so fun and in your case, it’s not even that convenient. I hope it helped a bit.

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    Faseha May 17, 2023 Reply

    Hi Beti. Can we buy food from any huts if we don’t stay there?

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       Beti May 17, 2023 Reply

       Hi Faseha,

       Dinner served in the mountain hut is usually only available for the guests from what I know, but you can always buy some snacks or cup noodles in any hut. In some you might get even more proper meals. Higher you climb, the more crowded the huts are, the more basic food and service is, but you will never starve at Mount Fuji. Bringing some of your favorite snacks to any mountains is always a good idea though. In Japan, I do not set off for any adventure without a rice ball (onigiri) that you can find in all convenience stores in the city.

       Hope it helps. If not, there are a few more Mount Fuji related posts on my blog, with more details about Mount Fuji experience. Happy climbing!

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    Faseha May 18, 2023 Reply

    Thank you for the info.

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    Dini May 22, 2023 Reply

    Amazing content, thank you so much! it has been so helpful <3

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       Beti May 24, 2023 Reply

       Hi Dini, thank you for your good words. They make me believe that writing in the times of YouTube still makes sense 🙂

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    Adha May 31, 2023 Reply

    Hi Beti thank you for the awesome information about the mt fuji accommodations at the station. May i know if we couldn’t get any rooms at the station. Can we stay outside (like have a nap) while waiting before continue to summit attack. Thank you.

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       Beti May 31, 2023 Reply

       Hello Adha!

       Thank you for reading my blog 🙂 I’m sorry to hear you did not get a room. If you can be flexible, have you tried checking the huts below 8 station or other trails than Yoshida? Resting outside the huts is possible, sometimes you can find small benches or just sit on the rocks. Actually there are always plenty of hikers doing that because of various reasons, eg. they could not get a room or just want to save money. It is of course doable, but bear in mind it can be extremely unpleasant if it rains or it’s windy, so you must be prepared!

       If you plan to climb Mount Fuji without an overnight at the hut you must be extra careful about the altitude sickness (take multiple rests, climb slowly, drink lots of water, maybe buy the oxygen in the can sold on the trails ) and be extra prepared for all kinds of weather. It is going to be VERY VERY cold, especially at night, especially when you sit and do not move, especially above the 7 – 8 stations. Bring extra layers, rain coats (that’s always a must) and maybe thermos and your favourite snacks? Although you can get drinks/food/snacks even if you do not stay at the hut… Good luck!

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    darren May 31, 2023 Reply

    I have to back up many of the comments, this is great content, extremely well organised. By far the best summary of information I found.

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       Beti May 31, 2023 Reply

       Hi Darren! And I have to repeat myself again: THANK YOU so much! It makes me so happy! I love sharing my mountain passion and knowledge, but writing a blog takes so much time that sometimes I wonder if I should do that… But when I see others enjoying my content, I see it makes some sense 🙂 Thank you!

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    Harry May 31, 2023 Reply

    Hi Beti!!

    What an incredible post! Thank you so much for all the detailed infromation. Im planning on climbing fuji in the later half of august with 2 others but unfortunately we werent able to get a hut booking. It seems most if not all huts are either fully booked or almost booked. The one we had in mind was goraiko kan on the yoshida trail but unfortunately that is booked too. Therefore, I was wondering if its possible and okay to stay outside the huts like on the benches or something just to sit, or even nap? We all have great climbing gear as well as thermos so we think we should bee fine against the cold.

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       Beti June 1, 2023 Reply

       Hi Harry!
       Thank you so much! I’m always so happy to receive good feedback. When it comes to resting outside, of course, no one will stop you from doing so. It’d doable and people do it. But… you need to know it’s going to be very cold and very crowded. It’s not going to be a good rest. And if it’s going to rain, it’s going to be even worse. So, you should ask yourself if you want to enjoy the climb or just climb to the top. If you want to enjoy it, try to book the “almost booked” hut. I would always recommend staying in the hut than resting in front of it. You don’t need to sleep in Goraikokan if you want to make it for sunrise on the top. You can stay even at the 7th Station and climb up before the dawn. That’s what I think since you’ve asked… 🙂 Happy climbing!

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    James June 1, 2023 Reply

    Hi Beti,

    Thanks for the informative post! I was just wondering what option those who cannot afford to stay in one of the mountain huts have??

    Thanks! 🙂

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       Beti June 2, 2023 Reply

       Hi James!

       1. You can climb Mount Fuji in one shot – in one day without overnight stay in the hut – that’s what called “bullet climbing”. But the climb is very long and the altitude risk is high. Unless you are very fit and have mountain experience, I don’t recommend it. People should not forget that Mount Fuji is almost 4000m high, climbing such a high mountain is not joke, you must be prepared. And you must be extra prepared if you plan a “bullet climb”.

       2. Some people take rest outside the huts. But I also do not recommend it as it’s not a real rest that your body requires after a tiring day of hiking. If I can be honest, it seems more like suffering. Imagine that: you are tired and cold and try to nap on a rock. It’s not fun at all. And I believe that if you don’t enjoy the climb/the journey, reaching the top makes not much sense.

       PS. Thank you for your comment 🙂

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    GOH June 1, 2023 Reply

    I would like to check availability for check in on 3 Aug and check out on 4 Aug.

    I am starting my hike from 5th station via Yoshida trail, may I know which one will be easier for us to reach your hut – Upper or Lower Edoya?

    I am keen to quickly secure a slot, please advise.

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       Beti June 2, 2023 Reply

       Hi Goh,

       Please check the availability on the mountain huts website. All links are in the article. You will probably have to decide on the hut based on their availability. Good luck!

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    Massimo June 2, 2023 Reply

    Hi Beti,

    You are a star! Amazing content, and thanks to your list I’ve been able to book a spot at Taiyokan Mountain Hut (Subashiri Trail) for the 20th of July. I am planning to go up via the Subashiri trail and descend via the Gotemba trail as you suggested in one of the replies as it sounds a great idea. Arriving from Kyoto on the 19th of July, can you suggest a place where I can spend the night and leave my bags on the day I hike? I was thinking to spend the 19th at Kawaguchiko or Hakone and ask to the place where I sleep if they can keep my bags for 1 day but then I would have to go back to the same place just to collect the bags before leaving for Tokyo. Not ideal considering that I will probably be exhausted after my descent. Can you give me any suggestion? Thank you so much!

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       Beti June 4, 2023 Reply

       Thank you Massimo! I don’t think anyone has ever called me a star, but I like it a lot 😉 I’m glad you have a place in the hut and have such a great plan! I especially like the idea of going down a different trail because it is just more interesting and the Gotemba trail is so much fun!

       If you are planning to climb the Subashiri Trail and descend the Gotemba Trail, you should stay somewhere near Gotemba Station as it is most convenient. Kawaguchiko and Hakone make no sense. It’s just too far away and not well connected to the start and end point of the climb. Buses to the 5th Station on the Subashiri Trail depart from Gotemba Station, and buses from the 5th Station on the Gotemba Trail head there.

       Alternatively, if you are coming from Kyoto on the shinkansen, you can stop at Mishima. This is where you will need to change from the shinkansen train to the local Gotemba Line. In Mishima, there’s this long, narrow Mishima Sky Walk suspension bridge with scenic views of Mount Fuji if you have the time and weather permitting. I hope it helps! Have fun!

       Ps. If you haven’t yet, read my story about Gotemba Trail descend here: https://betifulworld.com/climbing-mount-fuji-from-the-bottom-the-yoshida-trail/

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    T Basran June 9, 2023 Reply

    Beti ,All

    I hope this finds you well. I am planning a climb with my sons on 27th July on the Yoshida Trial. I am finding it difficult to navigate hut that I can book for us on the 8th station. Could you help pls and would you also provide a service as climbing companion/guide for the climb for me and my family ? all help gratefully received …
    Best,
    T Basra

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       Beti June 12, 2023 Reply

       Hi T Bashra,

       Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, as of now I do not provide climbing guide services, which could change in the future. I really believe that if you read my blog post carefully you will learn how to book a hut. Use the mountain hut links to make the booking yourself or contact the booking service company I’ve mentioned in the blog post to make a booking for you. And what’s more important – hurry up – spots on the 8th Station of the Yoshida Trail sell out very quickly!

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    Charles O June 10, 2023 Reply

    Hello, I am thinking of Climbing on July 24th. I was initially looking at climbing the Yoshida trail but after reading a bit it seems like the Subashiri Trail may be less crowded. Was curious if it is that much harder than the Yoshida Trail as me and my wife have limited experience hiking?

    Also, As I read, some people, say to stay at a high elevation to make the climb easier when you wake up the next day already tired and sleep deprived. What would be your suggestion? Which hut would you stay in if there was availability?

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       Beti June 12, 2023 Reply

       Hi Charles,

       My first advice would be, if you are not flexible with your schedule, you should check the availability as soon as possible and book what’s left.

       Said that, I always recommend the most popular Yoshida Trail to people with no hiking experience, as there are more huts and services available on the way. I don’t know how limited your experience is, so it’s hard to say something more. Besides I have not yet climbed Subashiri trail myself, I plan to do it this year. Here’s what I can say for sure about the Subashiri trail:
       – It is more difficult than the Yoshida Trail, because it is longer, it starts at 2000m, and Yoshida at 2300m.
       – Initially it is definitely less crowded, but after the 8th Station it will be as crowded as the Yoshida trail, because both trails connect.

       You can’t have both, the easiest trail and no crowds.

       If you climb higher on the first day, you’ll have less to climb on the second day. Given the crowds above the 8th station, staying higher will make the sunrise ascent easier. But remember, it’s never going to be a good night’s sleep, no matter where you decide to stay. Higher altitude means thinner air, some people get headaches and don’t feel as well, so you should also be aware of that.

       It really depends on the huts availability, your mountain experience and what’s the most important for YOU. Not sure if it helped, but I tried 🙂 Please check my other blog post for more practical information about climbing Mount Fuji: https://betifulworld.com/how-to-climb-mount-fuji-have-fun-tips-to-prepare-for-the-climb/

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    Nanie June 13, 2023 Reply

    Hello beti,

    Thanks for helpful information about mt fuji, my question is it ok to climb from fujinomiya trail and going down to yoshida trail?

    Thanks
    Nanie

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       Beti June 14, 2023 Reply

       Hi Nanie, my pleasure! Any trail combination is good if it fits your needs and schedule. It’s always a great idea to go down a different trail for a different experience, views and new Mount Fuji angle 🙂 Bear in mind, Fujinomiya is the steepest trail while Yoshida the most popular, thus the most crowded. Happy climbing!

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    Karatina Nui July 3, 2023 Reply

    Hello Beti! The information you have here on your site is so helpful!! Thank you soooo much! Bless you for putting all of this together! By the way, would you happen to know if the mountain huts have hot water? We plan to bring instant noodles instead of buying food over there just so we get to save a little bit more. Thank you so much in advance!

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       Beti July 4, 2023 Reply

       Hi Karatina, thank you so much! My pleasure 🙂 Yes, they do have hot water. I’m not sure if it’s free in all huts, but you can definitely get it, if not for free, then quite cheaply (compared to meals). Good luck with your climb!

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          Karatina Nui July 4, 2023 Reply

          Thank you so much and more power with your blog! 🥰

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    Rissa July 6, 2023 Reply

    Hi Beti,

    Your site has been the most informative of all that I can find! Thank you so much 🙂
    We are looking to climb fujisan offseason (sept. 18/19). I am able to find hut availability, but cannot find a guide. Do you know where I should look to hire a guide? Do you think this is feasible without a guide?

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       Beti July 6, 2023 Reply

       Hi Rissa, thank YOU for your words and for looking into my blog!

       As far as I know all huts are closed in September – maybe except from those at the 5th Station but not really sure about it, so I am quite surprised you found the availability. But on the other hand, I am very happy for you 🙂 If you don’t mind, can you share the hut details with me?

       I always advise people to get the guide off-season, unless they have lots of high-mountain experience. I do not know anything about your group’s mountain experience, equipment and preparation, so it’s impossible for me to say anything.

       I wrote an article about climbing Mount Fuji off-season. Here is the link, please check it out for more details how to get the guide and how is the climb: https://betifulworld.com/mount-fuji-off-season-climb-in-one-day-how-to-do-it-right/

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    John July 26, 2023 Reply

    Hi Beti,

    Thanks for this wonderful guide.

    I booked the Tomoe-kan for private room 3 people, however the 3rd person in my party had to drop out last minute from the hike and there’s is no private room for 2 people left.

    Will we be denied our room because we don’t have 3 people in our party?

    Thanks for any info.

    John

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       Beti July 28, 2023 Reply

       Hi John! Thank you for reading my blog and such a great feedback! I really appreciate it.

       I have never stayed at Tomoe-kan, I don’t have first hand information unfortunately. However, I don’t think you will be declined. You probably will be asked to pay for the third person, if you have not done it yet. I just looked at their website and found this info “If the number of people decreases on the day, it will be treated as a cancellation on the day and a 100% cancellation fee will be charged.”, which I think confirms my understanding. I would suggest contacting the mountain hut via email directly to clear your doubts. You could also try via this link https://tomoekan.com/reserved-form/?lg=en (use Google Chrome to translate in English) change your booking / make an inquiry, if you haven’t done it yet. Not sure if it helps, but I tried. Good luck!

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    Priscilla February 22, 2024 Reply

    Thank you thank you for writing and sharing your Mt Fuji experience. I’m in the planning stage looking at climbing in July. I’ll definitely will have questions as I’m going my planning the coming weeks.

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       Beti February 26, 2024 Reply

       Thank you Priscilla! Here is one of my latest Mount Fuji posts that probably covers all questions you might have: https://betifulworld.com/100-things-about-climbing-mount-fuji/ Of course, let me know if you have some more doubts. Good luck with planning and with the climb!

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    Tim May 18, 2024 Reply

    Hi Beti, I clicked through on the link to Miharashikan, and it was a Japanese-only website, whose only way of booking was by a phone line with Japanese-only speakers. But after a bit of googling, I found https://www.japanmountainhuts.com/miharashikan.html which might be more accessible to your English readers.
    The prices are about 1000 yen more on the English site, but I don’t know if that’s because they have to pay for the fancy English website, or because the Japanese prices are out of date.

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       Beti May 27, 2024 Reply

       Hi Tim!

       Thanks a lot for your comment and for pointing this out.

       Japan Mountain Huts service / website started recently as a new project of Fuji Mountain Guides, which I mentioned in my blog post under “A PAID MOUNTAIN HUTS BOOKING SERVICE FOR THE MOUNT FUJI YOSHIDA TRAIL” . At the time of writing my blog post this particular service for Subashiri Trail huts was unable, now they moved to a new website and expanded. I believe the 1000 yen fee is their earnings as an agent to book the hut. I will soon update my website. Thanks again!

       Beti

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    Samantha July 20, 2024 Reply

    Thank you for all the information you consolidated here. It really helped me out and inspired me to book at Ue-Edoya when I couldn’t get a hut anywhere along the Fuji-Yoshida trail. I was also inspired to descend using the Gotemba trail from another post of yours – though I must say I would probably enjoy it more if I were 20 years younger and in better shape. Lol. I have to agree that was easier on the knees though (I had knee surgery twice over the past 2 years). Just completed the climb successfully 2 days ago. Thank you so much once again.

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       Beti August 21, 2024 Reply

       Hi Samantha,

       Your message just made my day <3 THANK YOU for taking time to make this comment. I always have doubts when sharing my stories, as although I really enjoy it, it just takes so much time to upload it in a nice form on my blog. That's said, warm feedback and knowing someone actually reads it, always make me very very happy.

       So happy you've did it! This year getting a spot at the higher mountain hut was probably harder than ever due to a new rule banning the bullet climbing. I'm sorry for your knee surgeries, I hope this chapter is now closed for good. I've also done my last Mount Fuji climb after ACL surgery (without my doctor knowing it :D), so welcome to the club of female adventurers with bad knees who conquered Fujisan! 😉

       And by the way, sorry for the late reply, I was travelling over summer holidays and had no access to my website.

       Good luck with your next adventures!

       Beti

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    Japanofiletraveler July 25, 2024 Reply

    Hi Beti,
    I have just booked a last minute trip to Japan to experience Hokkaido in summer and to hike Mt. Fuji.
    I will be hiking Mt. Fuji solo and managed to get a spot at Upper Edoya on Saturday 17 August and Lower Edoya on Sunday 18 August, but I am not quite sure whether to go one day or the other. It will be Obon week, so whilst I would prefer Upper Edoya on the 17th, I am also worried that there will be too many people to actually enjoy the hike on a Saturday. Does it make a big difference when almost all huts on Mt. Fuji are sold out anyways and bullet climbing is prohibited? Which day would you recommend the hike?

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       Beti August 21, 2024 Reply

       Hi Japanofiletraveler,

       Sorry for the late reply, I was travelling over summer holidays and had no access to my website. I’ve just read your comment now. I hope you made it safely to the top and Friday’s typhoon had not impacted your travelling plans too much. And if yes, you are not alone and should know that my return flight from Italy to Tokyo got cancelled.

       Enjoy the rest of your Japan adventure!

       Beti

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    Sophie September 19, 2024 Reply

    Has anyone left luggage in coin lockers before? looking to go to a different location after we hike mt Fuji.

    Also this was so helpful and detailed!

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       Beti September 20, 2024 Reply

       Hi Sophie, I have left luggage in coin lockers (mainly at the train stations), maybe not before climbing Mount Fuji, but many many times while travelling in Japan. It’s a common practice. Convenient, safe and affordable!