Mountains and hiking in Niigata Prefecture

Majestic Mountains and Alpine Huts

This collection features essential alpine huts and peaks across the Niigata, Nagano, and Oze National Park regions. Highlights include Hakuba Sanso, Japan’s oldest secular mountain hut established in 1906, and specialized lodges like Onsengoya, which offers natural baths in the wilderness. The list covers diverse terrains from the high-altitude Iide Mountain Range to the expansive marshlands of Ozegahara, providing critical rest points and navigational landmarks for hikers exploring the Japanese Alps.