Myojin-kan (上高地 明神館)

0263-95-2036

☎️

0263-95-2036 ☎️

Myojin-kan is the classic one-inn stay in the Myojin area of Kamikochi, set close to Myojin Pond and the Hotaka Shrine (Okumiya). It’s not a ridge hut—think mountain lodge / hiking base: you walk in with a backpack, settle early, and you get the rare “Kamikochi before 7am” experience (quiet trails, mist, and sunrise light).

• Lodge Overview

  • Location: Myojin area, Kamikochi (Matsumoto, Nagano), Japan

  • Altitude: 1,050 m

  • Type: Mountain lodge / inn (hiking & trekking base)

  • Capacity: Max 150 people

  • Season: Typically late April to early November (e.g., the lodge states operations around late April → early Nov).

• Access & Approaches

  • From Kamikochi Bus Terminal: about 45 minutes on foot on mostly flat forest trails.

  • Practical rule: arrive and check in by ~16:00 (they run dinner on a fixed schedule).

• Facilities & Comfort

  For a walk-in lodge, it’s unusually well-equipped:

  • Wi-Fi and washlet-style toilets are listed in official facility info.

  • A large public bath with views toward Myojin is described on the lodge info page (note: day-use bathing is not offered per Kamikochi’s official facility listing).

  • “Backpack-only” access is explicitly stated (no luggage transport).

• Food & Atmosphere

  This place runs on an efficient hut rhythm:

  • Dinner is served at 18:00 sharp and breakfast at 07:00 sharp (they also mention boxed options for early departures).

  • Nights are notably quiet (lights/operations are geared to early walkers).

• Routes & Alpine Context

  Myojin-kan is ideal for:

  • Dawn visits to Myojin Pond and the Myojin area before crowds arrive.

  • Using Myojin as a base for day hikes and longer Kamikochi itineraries (it’s presented as a hiking/mountain-climbing base).

• When to Go

  • Late spring (May–June): flowers and fresh greenery are a big draw (the lodge itself highlights seasonal nature timing).

  • Autumn: crisp mornings and quieter trails (still confirm operating dates each year).

• Who Is This Lodge For

  • Hikers who want a walk-in overnight to unlock early-morning Kamikochi

  • People who prefer more comfort than a ridge hut but still want a mountain setting

  • Anyone planning routes where timing (sunrise / less traffic) matters more than altitude

Why This Lodge Is Worth Visiting

Myojin-kan’s real value is position: you trade a simple 45-minute walk-in for access to the quietest and most photogenic hours in Kamikochi, with solid lodge infrastructure once you arrive.