Mountain Huts
8 huts between the 7th station and the summit. Basic, expensive, and honestly not very comfortable. But at 3,000m, they're the only shelter you've got. Here's what to expect — no sugarcoating.
7th Station
2 hutsHinode-kan
No shower. No wifi. No heating in sleeping rooms. Shared toilet outside. Sleep in your clothes.
Hinode-kan has the best curry on the mountain. Fact.
Tomoe-kan
Smaller than Hinode-kan. Slightly quieter. Still no shower. Still no wifi.
The owner plays jazz from a battery speaker at 4am. It's weird but somehow fitting.
8th Station
2 hutsGoraiko-kan
Named after 'goraiko' (sunrise from the mountain). Largest 8th station hut. Can get crowded and loud.
They pack 40 people into a room meant for 25. Earplugs are not optional — they're survival equipment.
Hon-8gome
Higher on the 8th station. Closer to summit means colder. Better for slow climbers who need to stop early.
At 3,350m, this is where altitude hits most people. Don't be surprised if you wake up with a headache.
9th Station
2 hutsIkariya-kan
One of the highest huts. Very basic. You're paying for altitude, not comfort. Cold even in July.
They ran out of water last season for 3 hours. Carry extra. Always.
Munatsuki-kan
Closest hut to the summit. Popular with photographers who want minimal walking at 4am. Expensive for what it is.
¥9,500 for a tatami spot and no shower. But you're 200 vertical meters from the summit. That's the math.
Summit
2 hutsKengamine Hut
The highest hut in Japan. Built on the summit. Only for those who summit and can't descend. No reservations — first come.
¥10,000 and you might not get a spot. Most people just rest for an hour and descend. The toilet situation is... challenging at 3,776m.
Top of Yoshida Hut
Near the Yoshida trail summit. Slightly cheaper than Kengamine. Same conditions: cold, basic, you're here because you have to be.
The sun hits this hut first at sunrise. If you manage to sleep through the noise, the first light on your face is worth it.
What Every Hut Has (And Doesn't Have)
What You Get
- ✓A spot on shared tatami (floor sleeping)
- ✓Basic hot food (curry, ramen, rice)
- ✓Hot drinks (tea, coffee)
- ✓Toilet access (often outside, basic)
- ✓Emergency shelter from weather
- ✓First aid supplies (limited)
What You Don't Get
- ✗No shower — not even cold ones
- ✗No wifi — zero phone signal above 7th station on most carriers
- ✗No heating in sleeping rooms — communal area might have a stove
- ✗No privacy — shared rooms, 15-40 people
- ✗No bedding rental — bring your own sleeping bag liner
- ✗No refunds if you leave early