Chōei-koya (長衛小屋)

Chōei-koya is the key trailhead/base hut on the Kitazawa Pass (北沢峠) approach in Japan’s Southern Alps. It’s the primary staging point for Mt. Kaikomagatake, Mt. Senjōgatake, and Mt. Kurisawa, and it’s also notable for being the only campsite base around Kitazawa Pass.