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Japanese Alpine Huts & Shelters

This collection features essential mountain shelters across Japan's Northern Alps, including the Hida Mountains and Tateyama range. These high-altitude lodges, ranging from the century-old Hakuba Sanso to remote outposts like Yaridaira Goya, provide critical infrastructure for multi-day treks. Many offer basic bunk accommodation, communal meals, and access to natural hot springs or glacial water sources, serving as strategic basecamps for summiting peaks like Mount Yarigatake and Mount Shirouma.

Japanese Alpine Huts & Shelters — 地图

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Hakuba Sanso

Established in 1906, this is Japan's oldest non-religious mountain hut. Located at 2,832 meters just below the summit of Mount Shirouma, it is one of the country's largest lodges, accommodating up to 800 hikers.

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Lodge Tateyama Renpo

A mountain lodge in the Murodo area of Tateyama featuring indoor hot spring baths and Wi-Fi. It serves as a base for exploring the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.

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Raichozawa Hutte

Situated at 2,270 meters in the Raichozawa camping area. This lodge is known for its volcanic hot springs and views of the Tateyama peaks, accessible via the Murodo terminal.

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Tateyama-renpō / Tateyama Lodge (ロッジ立山連峰)

High-altitude lodge in the Tateyama range offering basic dormitory accommodation and hot spring facilities for mountain climbers.

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Azekura Sanso

A mountain lodge located near the base of the Hakuba mountains, frequently used as a starting point for multi-day treks in the Northern Alps.

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Tengudaira Sanso

Located at 2,300 meters on the Tengudaira plateau. It provides direct access to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and views of the surrounding volcanic landscapes.

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Yaridaira Goya

A strategic mountain hut at 1,990 meters along the Migimata Valley route. It serves as the primary base for the final ascent to the summit of Mount Yarigatake.

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焼岳小屋

A small mountain shelter located on the saddle between Mount Yakedake and Mount Shirane, providing essential resting space for hikers traversing the active volcano.

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Tokusawaen

Formerly a cattle ranch, this Kamikochi lodge offers private rooms and dormitories. It is a major junction for routes leading to Mount Yarigatake and Mount Hotaka.

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Seiranso

Located near the Yumata Onsen area, this hut is notable for its proximity to natural outdoor hot springs found along the riverbed in a remote section of the mountains.

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Shiroumadake Chojoshukusha

A large public mountain hut operated by Hakuba Village. Situated at 2,730 meters, it features a significant campsite and basic lodging near the summit of Mount Shirouma.

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笠ヶ岳山荘

Positioned just below the 2,897-meter summit of Mount Kasagatake, this hut offers panoramic views of the Yarigatake and Hotaka mountain ranges.

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蝶ヶ岳ヒュッテ

Located on the summit ridge of Mount Chogatake at 2,670 meters. It is known for its unobstructed views of the entire Hida Mountain range.

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Myojinkan

A lodge located at the Myojin junction in Kamikochi. It serves as a traditional rest stop and accommodation on the trail to the Myojin Pond shrine.

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Yamanohidaya

A small lodge and cafe in the Myojin area of Kamikochi, offering traditional Japanese meals and lodging near the Azusa River.

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Kamonjigoya

A historic hut near Myojin Pond founded by guide Kamonji Kamijo. It is famous for serving salt-grilled Iwana (char) cooked over a traditional open hearth.

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Ninoike-Shinkan

A modern facility located near the Ninoike crater lake on Mount Ontake, providing shelter and amenities for pilgrims and hikers.

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Wasabidaira Goya

Located along the forest road between Shinhotaka Onsen and Yaridaira. The hut is known for its cold spring water used to chill fresh local vegetables for hikers.

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Oku-kurobe Hutte

A remote mountain hut at the junction of the Yomiuri Shindo and the Kurobe River, serving as a critical stop for long-distance alpine traverses.

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Ninoike-Honkan

The original main building located by the Ninoike emerald green crater lake on Mount Ontake, serving as a high-altitude lodge for mountain worshippers.