Refuge

北岳山荘

Yamanashi · Japon0 mGuardedVerified listing

The place

北岳山荘 (Kitadake Sansō, "Kita-dake Lodge") in the Japanese Southern Alps (Minami Alps), Yamanashi Prefecture (Japan), at 2,900 m elevation, on the ascent routes to Kita-dake (3,193 m, Japan's second-highest peak after Fuji). Staffed lodge during the summer season (July-October) within Minami Alps National Park. Zone of Sasa bamboo grass and alpine dwarf pines.

The setting

Minami Alps Yamanashi Japan 2900 m Kita-dake 3193 m 2nd highest Japan after Fuji, sansō staffed July-October Minami Alps NP, Sasa bamboo/alpine pines.