Kurai-gahara Sanso (位ヶ原山荘)

Kurai-gahara Sanso is a small, reservation-based mountain hut on the Mt. Norikura plateau zone, known for its calm atmosphere and for being an excellent staging base for hiking (summer/autumn) and backcountry touring (winter/early spring). It sits directly on the Norikura access corridor, making it a practical stop for timing weather windows and splitting long days.