Iodake Mountain Lodge
硫黄岳山荘
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)
- Location
- Elevation: 2,650 m. The Saddle of Mt. Yokodake and Mt. Iodake.
- Approach
- 3 hr from Sakuradaira, 5 hr and 30 min from Minotoguchi, 2 hr and 30 min to Mt. Akadake, and 1 hr to Mt. Yokodake.
- Operating Period
- Late April - Early November, Closed in Winter
For more details, please check the calendar on the reservation form page. - Capacity
- 80 people
Neishidake Mountain Lodge
根石岳山荘
Enjoy outstanding views of nearby Mt. Tengudake. Surrounded by blooming Dicentra peregrina, water from the highest spring in the Yatsugatake Mountains flows beside the mountain lodge. Sunrise and sunset views can both be enjoyed here. The breathtaking night view over the Suwa Basin and its star-filled sky is the true highlight of the mountain ridge.Baths using water from the spring next to the lodge are waiting for you. A mountain lodge with a carefree, relaxed, tasteful atmosphere.
- Location
- Elevation: 2,550 m. The Saddle of Mt. Neishidake and Mt. Mikaburi.
- Approach
- 2 hr and 15 min from Sakuradaira, 4 hr and 40 min from Shibunoyu, 45 min to Mt. Higashi-Tengudake, and 1 hr and 25 min to Mt. Yokodake.
- Operating Period
- Late April - Late November, Open around New Year’s Day, and January to March
For more details, please check the calendar on the reservation form page.
*Open for overnight stays on Fri and Sat nights only, Jan through Mar. *In May, open for overnight stays throughout Golden Week (late Apr to early May); otherwise, only on Fri and Sat nights. - Capacity
- 30 people
Natsuzawa Kosen
Mountain Lodge
夏沢鉱泉
Established in 1918 Natsuzawa Kosen is a hot spring hotel with a history dating back approximately 100 years.
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.
- Location
- Elevation: 2,060 m. The best location to approach Mt. Iodake, Mt. Tengudake, and Mt. Akadake.
- Approach
- 30 min from Sakuradaira. 2 hr and 10 min to Mt. Yokodake, and 2 hr and 30 min to Mt. Tengudake. A recommended location to start your mountain hike.
- Operating Period
- Open All Year Round
For more details, please check the calendar on the reservation form page.
*We may be closed on irregular days for maintenance of equipment. - Capacity
- 30 people
