Masago-sawa Lodge (真砂沢ロッジ)

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050-6861-5141 ☎️

The Masago-sawa Lodge (真砂沢ロッジ) is a small, remote valley-stage lodge deep in the Tateyama–Tsurugi area. It sits in the lower Tsurugi-sawa corridor and is most commonly used as a strategic overnight on the Tsurugi-sawa route, where hikers transition from long approach stages into more committing alpine terrain.

• Lodge Overview

  • Location: Tsurugi-sawa / Masagozawa area (Tateyama–Tsurugi zone), Toyama Prefecture, Japan

  • Altitude: ~1,760 m

  • Type: Mountain lodge / hut (with adjacent tent area)

  • Capacity: ~20 sleeping places

  • Season: typically mid-summer to early autumn (varies by year)

• Access & Approaches

  Masago-sawa Lodge is usually reached as part of a longer itinerary through the Tsurugi-sawa corridor.

  • Route context: on/near the Tsurugi-sawa Route (beyond the lodge, the trail continues toward more technical / exposed sections)

  • Terrain: deep valley travel, river corridor sections, and sustained stages where weather and water conditions matter.

• Facilities & Comfort

  Simple, functional infrastructure focused on staging and recovery.

  • Toilets are available (commonly noted as well maintained in user reports).

  • Water is available near the campsite area (treat/boil as needed depending on conditions).

  • Tent area is commonly reported near the lodge (capacity/fees vary by season).

• Food & Atmosphere

  Expect a quiet, operational atmosphere: most guests are traverse hikers timing stages and weather windows rather than tourists doing short overnights.

• Routes & Alpine Context

  Masago-sawa Lodge is most relevant for:

  • staging the Tsurugi-sawa route (a classic line in the Tsurugi area),

  • breaking up a long approach before committing to more serious terrain,

  • functioning as a low(er) valley anchor compared to higher ridge bases like Tsurugi-sawa-koya / Kenzan-so in broader itineraries.

• When to Go

  • Best season: generally July to September (most predictable access/operations).

  • Main risks: heavy rain (river levels/trail conditions), isolation, and the commitment factor once you’re deep in the valley network.

• Who Is This Lodge For

  • experienced hikers on multi-day Tateyama–Tsurugi itineraries

  • parties using the lodge as a staging and safety node

  • not ideal for: comfort-first stays or casual “easy access” trips

Why This Lodge Is Worth Visiting

At ~1,760 m with a small capacity of ~20, Masago-sawa Lodge is valuable because of position, not altitude: it’s a practical, remote base that helps make committing routes through the Tsurugi-sawa corridor feasible with better pacing and safer timing.