The facility is large, which gives me a sense of security. I was surprised to see how new the restrooms were. A vending machine malfunction caused it to swallow two cans of beer (2,000 yen) (lol), but a staff member in the dining hall took care of it right away. Also, during meals, the dining hall staff—including the part-timers—worked very smoothly. The room was a little damp and had a slight odor, but since it’s a mountain lodge, I don’t have any particular complaints!

The facility was very clean, and I had a very comfortable stay. The meals were delicious and hearty.

I was really impressed by the flush toilet🚽. The fifth-generation owner is really doing a great job. It was fantastic to stay there to celebrate the 120th anniversary. I’d love to come back, but I might not be able to tackle the snowfield again. This time, hiking along the ridge was really tough because of typhoon-like gales. We somehow managed to arrive safely at Tsugaike Hut, though we ended up arriving at 2:00 p.m.—an hour behind schedule.

It was my first time staying here, but I had a comfortable stay. I wondered, “A private room that’s just 2 tatami mats?” but it had a place to put my luggage, so it was plenty of space. The food was delicious, and the Sky Plaza was a highlight too! Unfortunately, the weather was terrible—the sky was completely white and visibility was zero. This time, I got completely soaked due to the bad weather, and the drying room felt a bit inadequate. Also, the floor around it was soaking wet—I hope that gets fixed. That said, given the altitude, I guess I can’t really complain. Also, moving from Building 1 to Building 3 is necessary for meals, but even though it’s only a short distance, it was frustrating to get soaked every time due to the bad weather. But I’m truly grateful—I really appreciated being able to stay there. The fried chicken in the bento box was delicious. I’ll be back someday.

I really wish they would install shelves or something where we can put our bags, like backpacks. Even just putting hooks on the wall would be a big help. Also, the disparity between the old and new wings was too great.

The staff were very efficient during dinner.

To be honest, dinner was delicious. It was a shame, though, because I had high expectations after enjoying the buffet for lunch. The seasoning on the chicken and the minced meat dish were also disappointing.

Since it’s a mountain lodge, shared rooms are to be expected, but there are people who walk around making loud noises while others are sleeping, and others who start organizing their gear and preparing to leave, creating a lot of rustling noise. While this isn’t the lodge’s fault—it’s a matter of individual manners—I would appreciate it if they could issue a reminder to guests. 　I realize this might be difficult for a mountain lodge, but it would be great if they could assign rooms based on departure times to some extent. Hakuba Sanso itself was a very nice mountain lodge—the rooms and restrooms were clean, and the service was pleasant. It was nice that they greeted us warmly both when we arrived and when we departed.