It was a very nice, clean, and comfortable place to stay. I was surprised to find that there was electricity. The dinner was their famous curry, but I would have liked to try some of their other dishes as well.

Overall, it's very clean for a mountain cabin—and the bidet toilet seat is a nice touch!

I had a very comfortable stay. I was surprised at how clean the restrooms were.

I stayed there in early September. Staying overnight allowed me to enjoy a relaxing time at the summit. Also, after I came down the mountain, I realized I had left something behind. When I contacted them, they were very kind and helpful, and they even sent my forgotten item to me. It’s a mountain lodge I’d love to visit again.

This was my first time staying here. The check-in process was efficient and smooth. Even at 60 years old, I had no trouble at all. The facility was, above all, clean—I thought the restrooms were excellent, too. As expected, the water pressure on the Washlet was a bit weak, but that’s to be expected at a mountain lodge. I was very grateful to be able to use it. My room was changed to a shared Japanese-style room at the last minute. This turned out to be a great decision. Meals: For dinner, we had curry. I was satisfied with both the flavor and the portion size. It was a bit hot inside the lodge at bedtime, so I had trouble sleeping. I suppose that’s to be expected. Breakfast: The side dishes must have taken a lot of time and effort to prepare. What really caught my attention was the umeboshi (pickled plums). They must be really high-quality pickled plums—they were quite good. I’m not happy with the price of the water. 300 yen for 500 ml is way too expensive. I wish they’d set a price that’s a little more guest-friendly. Overall, I have a very good impression, but when I asked a question at the front desk, I felt like they were implying, “It’s written right here,” which made me feel a bit uncomfortable.

This was my second time staying here. Last time I stayed in the “silkworm rack” dormitory, but this time I stayed in a private room with a group of four. The private room was on the second floor; it was quiet and very comfortable. I fell asleep right after dinner and slept soundly until morning. There were plenty of outlets, including a Type C port, so charging my devices was a breeze. The facilities inside the lodge were also comfortable and included amenities you don’t often see at other mountain huts. Needless to say, the restrooms had Washlet bidets, but I was even more impressed by the drying room, which was equipped with a high-powered hot-air heater—the kind you’d find in snowy regions—that dried my wet clothes in no time. It was also convenient that I could pay for purchases using electronic money or credit cards. Mount Goryu is one of my favorite mountains, so I’d love to come back again.

I stayed in a shared room, where the futons—each barely 1 meter wide—were laid out right up against the one next to them. I imagine this is a way to make the most of the limited space so that as many hikers as possible can stay there. However, a few of my friends said their knees bumped into each other when they rolled over in their sleep (lol). Since this happened among friends, it’s just a funny story, but if it were between complete strangers, it might feel a bit awkward. It might be a good idea to reduce the maximum occupancy of the shared rooms by one person to allow for a little more space. The service provided by the staff at the front desk and in the dining hall was excellent, and I was very satisfied.

The rooms and restrooms are so clean, you’d never guess it’s a mountain lodge. I don’t think there’s another lodge around that’s kept this clean. I was also surprised to find that each room has a power outlet, making it easy to charge your devices. The famous curry was delicious, and I ended up going back for seconds—and then some. This is a mountain lodge I’d definitely recommend to others.

Due to the typhoon, we had to extend our stay at the last minute, but they kindly accommodated us. We also received helpful advice from the staff at the base camp, and we are grateful that we were able to make it down the mountain safely.