What makes Iodake Sanso Group’s mountain huts special?
We offer cozy, comfortable amenities, with at-home hospitality and delicious food.
We do our best to use fresh, homegrown vegetables. Our specialty, a delicious miso soup, is homemade from soybeans.
Iodake Mountain Hut
Built on the main ridgeline, at a key point along the trail. Complete sanitary facilities!
Located right next to the summit of the Grand Canyon-like Mt. Iodake (20-min walk), from which Mt. Fuji can be seen.
Near to Mt. Yokodake, which features abundant alpine plants and thrilling chain-guided cliff-face climbing areas. (50-min walk)
| 1 night with breakfast and dinner | 14,000 JPY | 1 night with Dinner | 13,000 JPY |
| 1 night with Breakfast | 12,000 JPY | 1 night no meals | 11,000 JPY |
| Lunch Box | 1,000 JPY | Private room | +4,000 JPY |
| Shower Room (June - October) | 500 JPY / 15 min |
Hot-water shower: Early June to mid-October
Opening Period
Late April to early November (Closed during winter)
Neishidake Mountain Hut
Watch the sunrise from the closest point possible, the alpine zone!
You can watch beautiful sunrises and sunsets without leaving the mountain hut.
Baths using water from the spring next to the lodge are waiting for you.
A mountain hut with a carefree, relaxed, tasteful atmosphere.
| Spring - Fall Late April to early November | Winter (Dec. 29 to Jan. 2, Sat & the day before a holiday from Jan. to Mar.) |
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| 1 night with breakfast and dinner | 14,000 JPY | 15,000 JPY |
| 1 night with Dinner | 13,000 JPY | 14,000 JPY |
| 1 night with Breakfast | 12,000 JPY | 13,000 JPY |
| 1 night no meals | 11,000 JPY | 12,000 JPY |
| Private Room | +2,000 JPY | +2,000 JPY |
| Lunch Box | 1,000 JPY | N/A |
Bathing fee included in lodging fee. Bathing available from early June to mid-October.
Opening Period
April 27 to early November: Every day
December 29 to January 2
January to March: Sat & the day before a holiday
Natsuzawa Kosen
Established in 1918 Natsuzawa Kosen is a hot spring hotel with a history dating back approximately 100 years.
Wild boar hotpot is our specialty dish. The hot meals will warm your body and soul.
The Japan Alps’ 3rd and 5th highest peaks, Mt. Yarigatake and the Hotakadake mountain range, can be seen above a sea of clouds from the guestrooms and in front of the entrance. The 5th highest altitude hot spring in Japan.
| Spring - Fall (Apr. 27 - Nov. 30) | Winter (Dec. 1 - Apr. 26) |
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| 1 night with breakfast and dinner | 14,000 JPY | 15,000 JPY |
| 1 night with Dinner | 13,000 JPY | 14,000 JPY |
| 1 night with Breakfast | 12,000 JPY | 13,000 JPY |
| 1 night no meals | 11,000 JPY | 12,000 JPY |
| Bathroom | 1,000 JPY | 1,000 JPY |
| Private Room | Free of charge | Free of charge |
| Lunch Box | 1,000 JPY | N/A |
Day visitor bathing: ¥1,000 (souvenir towel and roasted green tea after bathing included)
Bathing hours: Hut guests – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Day visitor bathing – 10 a.m. – around 4 p.m.
Opening Period
Open year-round
Child Discount
(When visiting as part of a family. Meal content is the same as for adults.)
Junior high school students (13 – 15 years old) ¥2000 discount
Elementary school students (6 – 12 years old) ¥4000 discount
Pre-school children (5 years old and under) Free (If a meal-set is required, the elementary school student fee applies)
* A different fee applies for groups (school hiking trips, etc.) The menu is also different.
The adult fee applies for high school students and above (15 years old and above).
Information
Features
| Feature 1 | Feature 2 | Feature 3 | Elevation | Capacity * | |
| Iodake Mountain Hut | Alpine plants | Magnificent mountain ridgelines | A great base for hiking | 2,650ｍ (8,694 ft.) | 180 |
| Neishidake Mountain Hut | Amazing views | Bathhouse | Sunrises & sunsets | 2,550ｍ (8,366 ft.) | 60 |
| Natsuzawa Kosen | Hot spring | Homemade cooking | Free shuttle bus | 2,060ｍ (6,758 ft.) | 40 |
* All huts provide a futon mattress and bedding for each guest.
* Private rooms are available in all huts (Natsuzawa Kosen: Free, Iodake and Neishidake Mountain Huts: additional fee). Reservable on a first-come-first-served basis.
Service Information
| Free Wi-fi | Charging point (*1) | Payment by card | Shuttle service (reservation required) | Open period | Reservations | |
| Iodake Mountain Hut | N/A | Yes | Yes | N/A | Late April to early November | Preferred (*2) |
| Neishidake Mountain Hut | N/A | Yes | Yes | Pick-up only | April 27 to early November: Every day December 29 to January 2 January to March: Sat & the day before a holiday | Preferred (*2) |
| Natsuzawa Kosen | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Open year-round | Required |
*1: Charging of mobile phones, cameras, etc. is possible. Free of charge. Please inquire with the staff.
*2: Reservations are not required, but recommended at all times, if possible.
* Mobile phone network connectivity (all huts): Docomo – reliable, au – not reliable, SoftBank – not available
| Bathhouse *1 | Showers *2 | Flushing toilets | Western-style toilets | Separate male and female toilets | Drinking water *3 | Shop *4 | Lunch served *5 | |
| Iodake Mountain Hut | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Spring water | Yes | Yes |
| Neishidake Mountain Hut | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes | Spring water | Yes | Yes |
| Natsuzawa Kosen | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Spring water | Yes | Yes |
*1&2: Available year-round at Natsuzawa Kosen. You can enter the hot spring in winter too! Day visitor hbathing fee (non-guests): ¥650.
Available from early June to mid-October at Iodake and Neishidake Mountain Huts. Closed during other times due to the possibility of freezing.
*3: Free of charge for guests. Great tasting, sanitary spring water.
*4: Alcohol can also be purchased (draft beer, canned beer, wine, Japanese sake, shochu, etc.)
Drip coffee, chocolates, cookies, snacks, canned venison, canned boar, etc.
Original design high-performance T-shirts, Japanese towels, bandanas, souvenir badges.
*5: Ramen noodles, udon noodles, curry and rice, beef bowl: ¥800 each. Oden: ¥600. Tax incl.
Reservation Form
Use the form below to contact us about booking a hut.
Please note that you are making an enquiry not an actual booking.
We will get back to you with information about the date and hut you have selected.
