Shiradashi Col, Okuhotaka-dake, Karasawa-dake, Nagano–Gifu prefecture, Northern Japanese Alps Gerson Paulo Shiradashi Col, Okuhotaka-dake, Karasawa-dake, Nagano–Gifu prefecture, Northern Japanese Alps Gerson Paulo

Hotaka-dake-sanso (穂高岳山荘)

Hotaka-dake-sanso is a major high-alpine mountain hut sitting at Shiradashi Col, the saddle between Mt. Okuhotaka-dake (3,190 m) and Mt. Karasawa-dake (3,110 m). Because it’s positioned right on the main ridge spine, it functions as a core staging base for summit pushes, ridge traverses, and serious Hotaka-range itineraries—especially for parties linking Karasawa to the Okuhotaka / Hotaka ridge.

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