Wasabi-daira-koya (わさび平小屋)

Wasabi-daira-koya is a classic low-to-mid altitude staging hut in the Northern Japanese Alps, set in beech forest beside clear streams. It’s best known as the comfortable first-night base for hikers heading into the high mountains via Koike Shindō toward huts like Kagami-daira-sanso and beyond—perfect for splitting logistics before the big elevation days.