Rodge Kuro-yon (Lodge Kuroyon / ロッジくろよん)

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Rodge Kuro-yon (often listed as Lodge Kuroyon) is a comfortable lakeside lodge-style mountain hut near Kurobe Dam / Lake Kurobe on the Tateyama–Kurobe Alpine Route corridor. Unlike exposed ridge huts, it’s best described as a logistics-and-rest base: a practical overnight close to major access infrastructure, useful both for hikers and for visitors exploring the Kurobe area.

• Hut Overview

  • Location: Near Lake Kurobe / Kurobe Dam area (Tateyama-machi, Toyama Prefecture)

  • Altitude: 1,480 m

  • Type: Lodge-style mountain hut / lakeside accommodation

  • Capacity: 100 sleeping places

  • Tenting: None

  • Management: Local operator (official lodge site available)

• Access & Approaches

  Access is straightforward compared to high-alpine huts.

  • Typical approach: From Kurobe Dam / Kurobe Lake Station area, then a short walk on maintained paths

  • This makes it a strong option for:

    • staging an early start (vs. arriving same morning), or

    • breaking up multi-day itineraries linking the dam/lakeside trails and nearby huts.

• Facilities & Comfort

  This is one of the more “lodge-like” mountain accommodations in the area.

  • Indoor lodging with structured services (more like a simple lodge than a cramped ridge hut)

  • Multiple sources describe it as clean/comfortable and suited to both hikers and general visitors.

  • Note: Amenities can change by season—use the official site for current operating details.

• Food & Atmosphere

  Expect a calmer, more “base” atmosphere than a summit hut:

  • Mixed crowd (hikers + dam/lake visitors) in summer; hikers become more dominant when classic routes open.

• Routes & Alpine Context

  Rodge Kuro-yon is most relevant for:

  • Kurobe Dam / Lake Kurobe itineraries

  • Linking toward huts like Taira-no-koya (lakeside corridor)

  • Early-start logistics when you want to be close to the dam area before longer mountain days.

• When to Go

  Best window is the main Alpine Route season (generally summer into early autumn), but exact dates vary yearly—confirm directly.

• Who Is This Lodge For

  • Hikers who want a practical base near Kurobe Dam

  • Multi-day trekkers linking lakeside stages

  • Visitors who prefer a more comfortable lodge over exposed ridge huts

Why This Hut Is Worth Visiting

At 1,480 m with 100 beds, Rodge Kuro-yon is less about altitude and more about position and comfort: it sits in a high-value logistical zone near one of Japan’s most iconic mountain infrastructures, making ambitious itineraries easier to time and far less stressful.