It would be great if there were Wi-Fi in the silkworm room, too. The curry we had for dinner was really delicious.

I was impressed by how clean the restroom was.

It was a very nice mountain lodge, and I was surprised at how clean the restrooms were. Since there weren’t many guests, the rooms felt spacious, and I had a comfortable stay. The staff were also very kind, which made my stay very pleasant. We had curry for dinner. I enjoyed it and was satisfied. However, one of my companions doesn’t like spicy food and seemed to be struggling to eat it. There were others at the table who also didn’t like spicy food, and they weren’t eating much. Since preferences for curry vary, I think more people would be able to enjoy it if you served a milder version. I’d appreciate it if you could keep this in mind when planning future menus.

The restrooms are clean, and there’s always some lighting even at night. There’s a great selection of helpful amenities, like a clothes drying room. It was a big help when hiking on rainy days. The downside was that the boxed lunch I ordered was absolutely terrible. I assume the contents were chosen to prevent spoilage, but it consisted of nothing more than salted salmon and pickled plums. That’s it. It’s a bit of a letdown for the price. You’re better off ordering breakfast.

Unusually for a modern mountain hut, the space per person was quite cramped (while many mountain huts have raised their rates since the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure more space for each guest), and the distance between me and the guest next to me was quite narrow. The rates were on par with those of other modern mountain huts. I would have liked some space, such as a shelf, to put my backpack.

I felt that the service at check-in was rather impersonal. I would have liked to hear an explanation of the next day's weather forecast during dinner.

I stayed there in a tent. I thought most of the staff at the lodge were very friendly. It was a shame that, considering the price, I couldn’t use any of the lodge’s facilities at all.

Goryu Mountain Lodge is a popular spot in the mountain lodge scene! This time, I went on a leisurely round-trip hike along the Tomi Ridge with friends who were staying at a mountain lodge for the first time. The curry for dinner and breakfast were delicious, and the young staff members who served us in the dining hall were really friendly!! The restrooms were so clean, you’d never guess they were in a mountain lodge! The rooms were so cramped—with less than one tatami mat per person—that even rolling over in bed was a struggle. It was the narrowest place I’ve ever stayed, but since it’s a mountain lodge, I guess that’s just how it is. However, even though I had pre-registered my companions’ names at the front desk, they didn’t show up in the system, and the staff member who handled it left a bit of a bad impression. I usually stay at mountain huts when hiking, but perhaps because the reception is staffed by “veterans,” many of them seem to have a condescending attitude for some reason. Or maybe the problem lies with me… Still, the weather was great, and Mt. Goryu was as magnificent as everyone says!