The futon was damp, and the moisture even transferred to my clothes. I had brought a pair of fleece-lined pants—even though they were heavy—hoping to stay comfortable at the mountain lodge, but they ended up soaking up all the moisture. Also, the rooms near the restroom had a pretty strong odor. Compared to other mountain lodges, everything was more expensive. It was hard to figure out how to change my reservation plan. Other guests were saying the same thing.

I stayed in a special private room. The woman at the front desk guided me through check-in in a clear and cheerful manner, which was very pleasant. The room had an outlet where I could charge my cell phone, and there was Wi-Fi (though the connection was a bit spotty—maybe due to heavy traffic). The restroom was brand-new, which I really appreciated. The only downside was dinner: since it was a Saturday right after the rainy season ended, the place was crowded, and the policy was a fixed 40-minute time slot—once you finished eating, you had to leave your seat. I understand they have to serve hundreds of people, but I think weekdays might be a better option. For breakfast, if you’re staying in a special private room, you can eat at Sky Plaza starting at 5:30 a.m. without having to wait in line. If you’re in the regular dining hall, breakfast is served on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 5:00 a.m., but there was already a line at 4:30 a.m.

It was my first time staying at Hakuba Sanso, and I had a very comfortable stay. Thank you very much.

This was my second stay here. As expected of Mammoth Mountain Lodge, the consideration shown in arranging the rooms so they weren’t too close to the neighbors was excellent. I was able to recover from the day’s fatigue and set out on the next day’s traverse. I was very satisfied with the meals, which were designed to help restore my energy. I would also like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the staff for their thoughtfulness. Thank you very much.

The lodging was clean. My room was in Building 1. The heating wasn’t on, so it was cold. Yet the building with the dining hall was warm because the heating was on there. The individual restrooms in Building 1 are dark inside, so I’d like them to add more lighting. The pork miso soup for dinner was delicious.

I stayed at Hakuba Sanso. Both the room and the restroom were clean, and I had a very comfortable stay. My only slight disappointment was that the pillow was too small and too soft to be of any use at all. I received a 120th-anniversary sticker. I was really touched.

I entered from Tsugaike. Given the less-than-ideal weather, I’m truly grateful to be able to stay at such a comfortable mountain hut after a long traverse. It’s hard to believe that Sky Plaza is located at this elevation and in this setting, and relaxing here has become one of the highlights of my mountain trips every time. The compact private room was just the right size, and I had a very comfortable stay. One thing—I stay here every year around this time, and it seems like chicken has been on the dinner menu for several nights in a row. While I understand the challenges of serving meals to large groups at the right time in a place like this, I would appreciate it if you could review the menu and check the doneness of the rice. If I may be so bold, I’d be happy if there were a way to serve beef stew that also accommodates hikers coming from the Tsugaike Route. Overall, I’m satisfied with my stay this time as well.

It was a very large mountain lodge. The room I stayed in was a shared room near the front desk, but it was very clean. Since it was close to the entrance, it was convenient for going outside or to the dining hall. Also, the drying room was right next door, which was very convenient. However, the restrooms were on the opposite side, so they were a bit far away, and there were lines forming, probably because there weren’t enough changing rooms. Overall, it was a very comfortable mountain lodge to stay in.

The semi-private room offered plenty of privacy, which was great. It felt more spacious than it did in the photos.