Hakuba-jiri-koya

The Hakuba-jiri-koya is a large trailhead mountain hut located at Hakuba-jiri, the traditional starting point for ascents of Mt. Shirouma-dake (Hakuba-dake) via the famous Daisekkei route. Rather than a high-alpine refuge, it functions as a logistical base and flow-control hub, supporting the heavy traffic heading toward Japan’s most iconic snow climb.