I was surprised to see such a large mountain lodge near the summit. It was great that there was plenty of space at my feet to set down my backpack. Arriving at 4:00 p.m.—depending on the gondola’s operating hours from Tsugaike—was quite a challenge for people who aren’t strong hikers, as even a minor mishap could prevent them from making it. Since cell phone reception is often unreliable, it would be helpful if text messaging via satellite communication were made available.

Check-in went smoothly, and the semi-private room was very comfortable. I really appreciated being able to charge my smartphone. I was surprised at how clean the restroom and sink area were. I was able to relax at the restaurant, and both the tart and the beer were delicious. The breakfast and lunch bento boxes were perfect. Above all, it was amazing how thoroughly clean the entire lodge was! I’m truly impressed by the daily efforts of all the staff. I was completely satisfied. Thank you very much!

I was really glad I was able to switch to a private room.

Since I’m allergic to the mackerel served for breakfast, I asked them to take it away before it was served—since leaving it would just result in food waste—but they waved me off, saying, “It’s okay to leave it.” I was very disappointed, since I’d made the request precisely because I didn’t want to waste food by leaving it behind. Also, after arriving, I tried using the Sky Plaza, but it was practically a sauna—not at all a relaxing environment—so I left pretty quickly. I don’t expect air conditioning, but surely there’s some way to improve the situation, like by ventilating the space?

I stayed in a semi-private room. Although sounds carried easily, I was able to maintain my privacy and had a very comfortable stay. The bathrooms were clean, and the woman at the front desk was very friendly—it was a truly pleasant experience. It was also a valuable experience to hear Mr. Kikuchi speak at the restaurant that evening. I’d love to stay here again. Thank you very much!

I stayed in a semi-private room from August 7th to 8th. First and foremost, the restrooms were incredibly clean—that was a huge plus. That alone made me want to stay there again; overall, it was a great experience. It’s truly impressive how they managed to serve that many guests for dinner so quickly. If I had to mention one thing, it would be the front desk. Since this mountain lodge boasts such a large capacity, I thought it would be nice if they had a few more staff members at the front desk to make things run more smoothly.