Raicho-sou (らいちょう温泉 雷鳥荘)

076-463-1664

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076-463-1664 ☎️

Raicho-sou is a large mountain lodge with natural hot-spring baths located near the Murodo-daira plateau in the Tateyama area. It’s best used as a comfort-forward base for Tateyama day hikes and plateau exploration—more “alpine lodge” than minimalist ridge hut, with strong infrastructure and easy access from the Alpine Route hub.

• Lodge Overview

  • Location: Murodo-daira area, Tateyama (Toyama Prefecture), Japan

  • Altitude: 2,370 m

  • Type: Mountain lodge with onsen (hot-spring baths)

  • Capacity: ~260 people (some directories list higher figures)

  • Tenting: No tent site at the lodge itself (nearby camping exists in the Raichozawa area)

  • Operating period: Broad season from spring into late autumn is commonly listed (confirm dates each year)

• Access & Approaches

  • Access from Murodo: commonly described as ~30 minutes on foot from Murodo

  • Terrain: maintained plateau paths; conditions can still be winter-like early season.

• Facilities & Comfort

  • Onsen baths (indoor; some listings describe 24h bathing except cleaning windows)

  • Large-scale lodge infrastructure (this is one of the bigger stays around Murodo)

  • Water/toilets: typically listed as fully serviced (water-flush toilets; abundant water supply in some directories)

• Food & Atmosphere

  Expect a busy hub atmosphere in peak season: structured meal times, mixed crowd (hikers + Alpine Route visitors), and early departures driven by weather windows.

• Routes & Alpine Context

  Raicho-sou works best as:

  • A base for Tateyama plateau walks and day objectives from Murodo

  • A recovery night (onsen) before/after longer Tateyama traverses

• When to Go

  • Best hiking window: July–September for the most straightforward snow-free trails.

  • Shoulder season: possible, but expect cold, fog, and snowfields at altitude.

• Who Is This Lodge For

  • Hikers who want high altitude + reliable logistics + onsen recovery

  • Groups and multi-day trekkers using Murodo as a hub

  • Less ideal if you’re chasing solitude or minimalist hut style.

Why This Lodge Is Worth Visiting

At 2,370 m and ~260 beds, Raicho-sou is “big infrastructure” in the Tateyama zone: it makes high-altitude itineraries easier to time, and the onsen turns it into a genuine recovery base rather than just a place to sleep.