It was nice that I chose a semi-private room and was shielded from prying eyes, but the sounds from the entire floor carried clearly into my room. I couldn’t sleep because I could hear people setting their alarms at 3 a.m., packing their bags, and eating their lunches, so I ended up sleep-deprived. I don’t think it’s the inn’s fault, but under these circumstances, a large dormitory-style room for about 10 people might have been a better choice.

The two meals and the bento were delicious. The futon was clean, too. I really appreciated the thoughtful touch of leaving a small light on in the hallway even after lights-out.

The three of us stayed in a private room. It was a very clean and comfortable room, and we were able to get a good night’s sleep. I was also incredibly impressed by how clean the restroom was. I’m grateful that you operate such a facility right at the summit.

Even though our arrival was delayed due to our own lack of thorough planning, the staff welcomed us with concern for the three of us and were flexible despite our arrival after dinner time—which made this mountain climb a wonderful memory. The restrooms were clean, and we had a comfortable stay. There was also an exhibition on the history of the mountain hut, which deepened my appreciation for the mountaineering culture built by those who came before us.

Thank you so much for your hospitality the other day. It was a very modern mountain lodge, with better facilities than any other I’ve stayed at before. Please keep up the great work as you take on this new challenge! 😆 I’m rooting for you.

The staff were very helpful, and the dinner was surprisingly delicious. However, I’m disappointed by the 3,000-yen deposit requirement that was introduced this year. To be honest, requiring payment one month in advance is too strict. Even on regular trips, there aren’t cancellation fees one month in advance, and above all, mountain weather can be unpredictable, so I really hope they’ll revise this policy.

The twin room was spacious and comfortable, and since it was located in the annex, it was quiet in the morning—free from the noise of other hikers—so I was able to relax. However, because it was at the very end of the building, I couldn’t connect to Wi-Fi in the room; in that regard, the shared room closer to the router was more convenient. Breakfast was served at Sky Plaza rather than the dining hall, so I was able to enjoy a quiet, leisurely meal.

Congratulations on your 120th anniversary. Compared to the Hakuba Oike Mountain Lodge, where we stayed the night before, the Hakuba Mountain Lodge was larger in scale, and its facilities and amenities were excellent. ① Building No. 2 features a drying room (with heating), a changing room, and restrooms with bidets, and it has a large number of private rooms. ② Since it isn’t built like a silkworm rack, you can move around standing up, and the space is spacious. ③ As for meal service, while the self-serve system involves walking around to get your food and the lines can be long, I suppose that’s just how it is. (At Hakuba Oike, although meals were served to your table, you had to return your dishes by table, and the difference in eating speeds among the people I ended up sharing a table with caused some trouble.) ④ I also miss the classic curry rice at Hakuba Oike Mountain Lodge—it’s tastier than the hamburger steak, so I hope they bring it back.

Perhaps because it was a weekday and the weather wasn’t great, there was plenty of space in the room, so I was able to sleep with some distance between me and my neighbor. I was glad the beds weren’t bunk beds. With a separate building housing a gift shop and restaurant, as well as a clinic, I felt it functioned very well as a large mountain lodge.