April 27th ― November 3th
Reservations Required.
There are 3 ways to book.
Reservations accepted from 1 month before your stay.
PLEASE use RESERVATION SYSTEM ABOVE to reserve! Fastest, most accurate, real-time booking available!
If you are unable to make a reservation using the reservation system above, please contact us in English (or in an other lauguage) via reservation form below. We will get back to you.
(It may take a few days for us to reply. If you have not received a reply from us within a week, please contact us again. Also, we may not be able to accept your reservation if we are fully booked.)
If you have made a reservation via the RESERVATION SYSTEM ABOVE or "Japan Alps", there is no need to fill out the form below. Please be careful to avoid duplicate bookings!
If you wish to cancel your reservation after contact us via this reservation form, please fill out the reservation cancellation form below or contact us by phone.
The phone number is (+81)-90-7869-0045.
Starting in 2026, "The Japan Alps Tour" (operated by The Japan Alps Adventures) will offer a new booking option for overseas residents, allowing reservations to be made up to three months in advance.
The Japan Alps office handles English-language inquiries and correspondence regarding mountaineering.
Please note that this service is available primarily on weekdays and non-peak days. Additionally, payments made to The Japan Alps include a 30% handling/service fee on top of the accommodation cost.
Payment is required online at the time of booking. For cancellations made by 3:00 PM on the day before the scheduled stay, a refund will be issued minus the aforementioned handling/service fees, regardless of the stay date. Cancellations made after 3:00 PM on the day before the stay will incur a separate cancellation fee. For further details, please read the information provided by The Japan Alps and contact them directly with any questions.
You are leaving the Hotakadake Sanso website and proceeding to The Japan Alps Tour website.
Reservations made through The Japan Alps Tour are subject to a non-refundable 30% fee immediately upon booking.
| 1Night with 2meals(Dinner&Breakfast) | ¥15,500 |
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| 1Night without Meals | ¥11,000 (¥5,500 for children under 13 years old) |
| 1Night with 3meals(Dinner&Breakfast&Lunch box) | ¥16,900 |
| Bento-style Lunch box | ¥1,400 |
| Private Room | ¥18,000extra/room |
Reservations are required.
We accept reservations from one month in advance.
Please call us at 090-7869-0045(8am-7pm) or visit link https://www.hotakadakesanso.com/reservation
*Reservations for stays from April 27th to May 20th will be accepted from 8:00 a.m. on April 20th by telephone.
We recommend making a reservation early since the hut often becomes filled to capacity on weekends and national holidays. Once the hut is filled to capacity, we will stop taking reservations for the day.
| 1person | ¥2000 (¥500 for children under 13 years old) |
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No Reservations are required.
There are 60 tent sites which are given on “first come first serve” basis. If the sites become full, you may be asked to stay at the hut.
Hotakadake Sanso is located 3000m above sea level,along a rocky ridge.
The mountain skills you will need to climb depend upon the season and vary greatly throughout the year.
All routes to Hotakadake Sanso are trekking routes,not hiking routes.
Even in the summer season you will need solid trekking boots.
The weather will be cold and wet with snow and ice.
You will need crampons(10/12point), an ice ax and mountaineering skills for snow.
There are very few climbers during this season, except during the Golden week holidays.(late April- early May)
You will need to find the best route on the snow by yourself.
Although it is becoming summer,the area is still covered in snow.
You will need crampons(10/12point), an ice ax and mountaineering skills for snow.
There are still very few climbers during this season.
You will need to find the best route on the snow by yourself.
This is the peak summer season and it is a busy time for the mountain hut.
This season is recommended for beginners.
Be sure to check the weather forecast before your departure.
It is recommended to get an early start in order to arrive at the hut at a safe time.We ask that guests to arrive by 3pm.
It is the beginning of autumn, and also the beginning of winter in the mountains.
In October and November, the weather can be cold and wet with snow and possibly freezing rain.
You will need equipment for very cold weather and have a high level of mountain climbing skill.
You must use caution when climbing in this season,and be aware the days are now much shorter and colder.
Hiking Map 000138794.pdf (env.go.jp / 18.8MB)
Hiking Guide 000138791.pdf (env.go.jp / 10.6MB)
The route is recommended if it is you first time or if you are beginner.
There are many other mountain huts along this route, so if you become tired or the weather becomes bad, you can stay at one of the other huts(Reservations are required).
From Karasawa the trail becomes rocky and more difficult.
Please use caution.
From Dakesawa, the trail becomes rocky and steep so it is important to choose this route when the weather condition is good.
A large section of the trail is along an exposed ridge which is above the tree line.
It is important to note there are no mountain huts between Dakesawa and Hotakadake Sanso.(5hours)
It is not recommended for inexperienced climbers.
Until mid July, this route also has numerous sections of steep snow which you will need to traverse.
From October onwards, the weather becomes almost winter-like and night falls early, so fatal accidents sometimes occur along this route.
Side trip----Mt.Maehotaka / 1hour return
This route is only recommended for very experienced climbers.
The trail has long ladders, chains and falling rocks are common.
There are few other climbers and no other mountain huts along this route.
The upper part of the trail is difficult to find since it has changed due to the 2020 earthquake.
This route is not recommended when there is still snow on it.
Use extreme caution if climbing this route.
There are the routes from Mt.Yari, Mt.Kitahotaka, Mt.Nishihotaka, but it’s not for beginners.
Please check route guide and map before your departure.
Not recommended for snow season.
For further information, please check the links to route guides in English.
[HIKES IN JAPAN]
Round trip hike to Mt. Okuhotaka from Kamikochi | HIKES IN JAPAN (yamakei-online.com)
[THE JAPAN ALPS]
Hotaka Mountains (Highest peak Mt. Oku-hotaka-dake) | THE JAPAN ALPS
For all routes,be sure to check the weather forecast,climbing times and assess your own ability beforehand.It is highly recommended to get an early start in order to arrive at the hut at the safe time.
During the snow season, please use extreme caution.The snow conditions vary with the temperature and can change greatly throughout the day and as you change elevation.
Since Hotakadake Sanso is located on a ridge,water is very scarce.Please help us conserve the water.
Vegetarian meals are available if you notice us in advance.Please let us know if you would like a vegetarian meal when you make a reservation for your stay.
Once again,we’d like to remind you to assess your climbing skills and check the weather conditions before beginning your climb in order to ensure for your trip.
We look forward to seeing you at Hotakadaeke Sanso
