Iodake Mountain Lodge
Information
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
To ensure that all guests can enjoy a restful night’s sleep, we have limited our accommodation capacity to less than half of what it was before COVID-19. We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.
Accommodation Fee
- 1 Night with Breakfast and Dinner14,000 yen
- 1 Night with Dinner13,000 yen
- 1 Night with Breakfast12,000 yen
- 1 Night No Meals11,000 yen
- Lunch Box1,000 yen
- Standard Private Room6,000 yen
- Luxury Private Room10,000 yen
- Shower Room (Early Jun – Mid-Oct)500 yen / 15 min
*Standard Private Room/Luxury Private Room Prices: The price is for one room, not per person. As a general rule, private room reservations are valid until 16:30 on the day of your scheduled arrival date.
- 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): 2,000 yen discount
Elementary school students (6 – 12 years old): 4,000 yen discount
Preschool children (5 years old and under): Free (If a meal-set is required, the elementary school student fee applies)
*Preschool children will not receive a meal and are expected to sleep together with an adult in one of the provided futons.
*Pricing is different for groups (school hiking groups, etc.). (The menu is also subject to change.)
*High school students (15 years old and above) are charged at adult rates.
Access
Trail Times From Main Trailheads
Rest time taken during hikes, particularly on sunny summer days, has not been included in the standard trail times. Trail times should only be used as a rough estimate, and actual times will depend on the weather, your health, your experience, your fellow hikers’ experience, and your level of fitness. Please plan accordingly with plenty of leeway.
Please check the map for more detailed trail information.
| Route | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Sakuradaira Trailhead | Sakuradaira – Natsuzawa Pass – Iodake – Mountain Lodge | 3:00 |
| Minotoguchi Trailhead | Minotoguchi – Akadake Kosen - Iodake – Mountain Lodge | 5:30 |
Recommended Access Route to Sakuradaira Trailhead
By Train
There are no transit buses from Chino Station to Sakuradaira Trailhead. Please use a taxi.
Daiichi Koutsu: 0266-72-4161
Alpico Taxi: 0266-71-1181
(*Guests staying at Iodake Mountain Lodge cannot use the Natsuzawa Kosen shuttle service.
Guests staying multiple nights including at Natsuzawa Kosen can use the Natsuzawa Kosen shuttle service (pick-up and drop-off).
See Natsuzawa Kosen access page for more details.)
By Car
There are 3 different free-to-use parking lots in Sakuradaira.
- Sakuradaira Upper Parking Lot About 20 Spaces
- Sakuradaira Middle Parking Lot About 60 Spaces: Toilets are available (closed in winter)
- Sakuradaira Lower Parking Lot About 70 Spaces
*Minibuses cannot enter due to the narrow road beyond the Sakuradaira and Karasawa Kosen junction.
Via the Airport
Approximate travel times from the airport to major stations are listed below.
Please check above for access options from major stations.
- Narita Airport ⇒ Shinjuku Station: About 1 hr and 30 min
- Haneda Airport ⇒Shinjuku Station: About 50 min
- Kansai International Airport ⇒Shin-Osaka Station: About 1 hr
- Central Japan International Airport ⇒ Nagoya Station: About 30 min
