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A View and a Sense of Achievement
Reserved for Those Who Make It
Kiretto Hut sits at 2,470 meters above sea level, in a dramatic mountain saddle with steep drops on both sides. It lies about five hours from Goryu Sanso Lodge and 20 minutes north of the legendary Hachimine Kiretto—one of the Three Great Kirettos of the Japan Alps, famed for its thrilling and adventurous route.
Because of its remote and rugged location, the hut plays a vital role in supporting the safety of climbers. Even if you’re just passing through, feel free to stop by to check trail and weather conditions.
For overnight guests, please plan your hike to arrive by around 3:00 PM. The route may take longer than expected due to narrow sections and wet rocks. Your cooperation ensures a safe and memorable mountain experience.
INFORMATION
Rooms and Rates
Shared Room with Bunk-Style Platforms
The room has a traditional mountain hut atmosphere. One of the best parts of staying in a mountain hut is to chat with other hikers at the shared room.
※For prices of different accommodation plans, please refer to the "Fees" column below.
Fees
- Student Discount: Receive a discount of ¥3,000 by presenting a valid student ID.
(Applies to postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational school, high School and junior high school students. Not available during: July 19–August 17, September 13–15, September 20–23, October 11–13, and during school hiking trips.) - An additional ¥3,000 fee will be charged for guests who stay without a prior reservation.
- Basic Accommodation Fees
1 night with 2 meals: ¥16,000 (adult) / ¥10,000 (elementary school student)
1 night with dinner: ¥14,500 (adult) / ¥8,500 (elementary school student)
1 night with breakfast: 13,500 yen (adult) / 7,500 yen (elementary school student)
1 night without meals: ¥12,000 (adult) / ¥6,000 (elementary school student)
Bento box: ¥1,500
Cancellation Policy
- A cancellation fee will be charged according to the following conditions:
- No-show: 100% of the accommodation fee
- On the day of arrival: 30% of the accommodation fee
- After 4:00PM on the day before arrival: 30% of the accommodation fee
- Before 4:00PM on the day before arrival: No charage
- A cancellation fee will still be charged even in cases of bad weather or poor physical condition, but we strongly encourage you to prioritize your safety and avoid hiking under risky conditions.
- If you are forced to change your accommodation to another hut within our group, the cancellation fee will be waived. However, a ¥2,000 change fee will be charged.
- No cancellation fee will be charged in the following cases:
- When a special warning or weather alert is issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency for the area on the day of your stay.
- When road closures or other unavoidable circumstances make it physically impossible to reach the mountain hut.
MEALS
Dining
Dinner
Breakfast
Bento Box
FACILITY
Facilities
Dining room (community room)
There is a lounge (dining room) to the right of the front desk. Guests who arrive early can use it to take a break. Please spend your time relaxing while watching the sun set over Tsurugi.
Shop
We sell original badges, hand towels, T-shirts, cup coffee, cup noodles, etc. Passers-by are also welcome to stop by.
GOODS
T-shirts
Hand Towels
Badges
bandana
PLANNING
Hiking Plans for this Mountain Hut
Routes that Pass Through this Mountain Hut
Goryu-Tomi ~ Hachimine Kiretto ~ Ogizawa Route
This thru-hiking course can let you challenge two of the 100 famous mountains and the Hachimine Kiretto, one of Three Kirettos in Japan,.
Goryu-Tomi ~ Hachimine Kiretto ~ Otanbara Route
This thru-hiking course can let you challenge two of the 100 famous mountains and the Hachimine Kiretto, one of Three Kirettos in Japan,.
The Core Section of the Kiretto
The Hachimine Kiretto is one of the three major kirettos in the Northern Alps (the other two are the Kaerazu Kiretto and the Daikiretto).
The core section lies about 20 minutes from Kiretto Hut, which is located at the lowest saddle between Mt. Kashimayari and Mt. Goryu.
This section includes a short traverse along the valley bottom, where two ladders have been installed and a bridge supports your footing during the traverse.
During the peak season, the trail can become crowded with climbers, so please be considerate and yield to others to help prevent traffic congestion and accidents.
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