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View of the Japanese Alps – Nishihō Mountain Hut loop from 山びこポスト

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View of the Japanese Alps – Nishihō Mountain Hut loop from 山びこポスト

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4.7

(16)

hikers

View of the Japanese Alps – Nishihō Mountain Hut loop from 山びこポスト

02:01

3.81km

260m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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95 m

Nishihō Mountain Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Most mountain lodges in the Hotaka mountain range are closed during the winter, but this lodge is open all year round.

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3.81 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.74 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.74 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,360 m)

Lowest point (2,120 m)

Weather

Wednesday 29 July

22°C

16°C

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Comments

October 3, 2024,Hike

Careful with the weather !!! (Read down for the story of the Hut refusing to host us at night.)

Nice track, beautiful views. Rocky.
Can be slippery.

The wind changed while we were hiking, when arriving at the Hut they informed us the Ropeway had just closed, still they advised to go back to the gondola who refused to take …

April 4, 2023,Shihotaka Ropeway to Nishiho Sanso hut

Crampons highly recommended (early April) the arrival at the refuge is steep

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View of the Japanese Alps – Nishihō Mountain Hut loop from 山びこポスト

View of the Japanese Alps

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Nishihō Mountain Hut

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