Refuge

西穂山荘

Nagano · Japon0 mGuardedVerified listing

Nishiho Hut

The place

西穂山荘 (Nishihotaka Sansō, "Nishihotaka Lodge") in the Japanese Northern Alps (Kita Alps), in the Kamikōchi/Shin-Hotaka area (Nagano/Gifu, Japan), at 2371 m altitude, within Chūbu-Sangaku National Park. A staffed lodge open year-round (rare in Japan) on the ascent routes of Mount Nishihotaka (2909 m) and the Hotaka group. Alpine zone of Sasa bamboo grass and rhododendrons.

The setting

Kita Alps, Kamikōchi/Shin-Hotaka, Nagano/Gifu, Japan, 2371 m, Chūbu-Sangaku National Park; year-round staffed, rare in Japan; Nishihotaka 2909 m/Hotaka group; Sasa/rhododendrons.