Tomoekan Original 8th Station

Tomoekan Original 8th Station, at an altitude of 3,400 meters, is located at the end of the 8th station. It takes about one hour and 30 minutes to reach the summit from the mountain hut. Since Tomoekan is located at the junction of Yoshida route and Subashiri route. Also, the trail to the summit starts next to Tomoekan so that you can leave your luggage while heading to the summit. The night view of the whole Kanto region the shadow of Mt. Fuji at dusk, and the sea of clouds are stunning.

Benefits of staying at Tomoekan

Staying at the Tomoekan is an advantage for successful climbing. Because it is at the eighth station, you can adapt your body to a high degree. It is also possible to leave your luggage and climb the top of the mountain, so you do not have to walk on steep mountain roads with heavy luggage.
This increases the chances of reaching the summit. It's close to the summit so you can wait for the weather to recover before heading to the summit. For a successful climb, staying at Tomoekan is highly recommended.
When sleeping in a mountain hut, there are many places where both men and women sleep together. However, we carefully consider the room allocation so that men do not sleep next to women. Please be assured.

About the "private room guaranteed plan" at the 8th station Tomoe Kan

The "private room guaranteed plan" allows you to use a private space where the entrance is separated by a curtain.
* Private rooms vary in size. Room size cannot be specified.
* Private room guranteed plan is limited to groups of 2 people.
* Private room guaranteed plan is limited to 5 rooms per day, including standard and geared plans.

500ml mineral water bottle present

Participants will be presented with water at Original 8th Station Tomoekan. Mt. Fuji water is very valuable and expensive, but it is a necessity. You can receive one bottle of mineral water at Tomoekan, so you can reduce your luggage.

When raining

Since the altitude is high and the temperature is low at Tomoekan Original 8th Station, it is hard to dry futon mattress once it's get wet. You cannot get into a bed when wet. In addition, you may catch a cold or get hypothermia if you are in wet clothes. Please be sure to bring dry clothes (Top and bottom) and change to them. The clothes in the rucksack should be kept in a bag not to get wet.

The Buddha statue in the hall

The statue was temporarily lost due to the destruction of the abandoned Buddha, but was discovered at the Kitaguchi Hongu Asama Shrine in 1926. The imitation which was made in June 1923, is enshrined at the original eighth station. Tomoekan. He has been called the ""Child of the Sun"" or the Sweaty Jizo for a long time. Nowadays, the statue has gained widespread religion as a "god of mountain climbing" and "business prosperity."

Smartphone charging and shelves

There is no place to charge devices at Mount Fuji. However, Tomoekan has electric outlets in your sleeping room so that you can charge your devices such as smartphones (free of charge). Wi-Fi is also available. Chargers are also sold at the store.
In addition, the Tomoekan is fully equipped with shelves for placing mobile phones and glasses in sleeping rooms. Please use it when you stay.

Toilet

Eco-friendly flush-type toilet with heated seat.
200 yen tip is required for management and maintenance.

Food & Drink menu / Shopping

There are various food and drink menu. Please order what you like if you want to eat more in addition to supper. Items such as earplugs can be purchased too.


Curry rice: 1,200yen, Beef rice bowl, Chinese style rice bowl: 1,200yen, Beef Udon noodle: 950yen, Vegetable Udon noodle or Ramen noodle: 800yen, 7 kinds of Oden (Japanese style Pot-au-feu): 800yen, Cup noodle: 600yen, Miso Soup: 400yen, Mineral water: 500yen, Earplugs :100yen, Oxygen cylinder: 1500yen, Raincoat: 2000yen, etc.