Tateyama-Murodou-sanso

076-463-1228

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076-463-1228 ☎️

The Tateyama-Murodou-sanso is a large public mountain lodge located on the Murodo plateau, the central high point of the Tateyama–Kurobe Alpine Route. More lodge than “ridge hut,” it functions as a logistics-and-comfort base for hikers heading to Mt. Tateyama (Oyama) and for trekkers stitching together multi-day itineraries across the Tateyama highlands.

• Lodge Overview

  • Location: Murodo plateau (室堂平), Tateyama area, Toyama Prefecture, Japan

  • Altitude: 2,450 m

  • Type: Public mountain lodge (Japanese alpine lodge style)

  • Capacity: 200 sleeping places

  • Tenting: None

  • Season: April 15 to early November (varies by year); reservations for the 2026 season are handled via Yamatan Net (opens Feb 1).

• Access & Approaches

  Access is unusually straightforward for 2,450 m because the lodge sits on the Alpine Route corridor.

  • Main access: From Murodo Terminal, about 10 minutes on foot

  • Terrain: plateau paths; snowfields persist well into spring/early summer

  • Difficulty: T1–T2 to reach the lodge; routes beyond can be serious depending on season and snow cover

• Facilities & Comfort

  This is one of the more “lodge-like” high-alpine stays in Japan.

  • Large dormitory-style accommodation (rooms/space allocation varies)

  • Large public bath (rare for altitude lodges)

  • Structured meal service and managed water/toilets typical of a high-capacity Alpine Route lodge

• Food & Atmosphere

  Expect a busy, efficient hub atmosphere:

  • Mixed crowd (trekkers, summit hikers, Alpine Route visitors)

  • Early schedules driven by weather windows and day-hike objectives from Murodo

• Routes & Alpine Context

  Tateyama-Murodou-sanso is strategically placed for:

  • Summit and ridge objectives around Tateyama (e.g., Oyama approaches from Murodo)

  • Plateau hiking: volcanic terrain, ponds, and classic Murodo circuits (season-dependent)

  • A comfortable staging night before longer traverses toward the Kurobe side (route planning varies with snow and closures)

• When to Go

  • Best season: July to September for snow-free trails and easier navigation

  • Spring (from April 15): spectacular snow landscapes but winter-like conditions persist—plan for cold exposure and route restrictions

• Who Is This Lodge For

  • Hikers who want a reliable base at 2,450 m with strong infrastructure

  • Multi-day trekkers using Murodo as a hub

  • Visitors who prioritize logistics + comfort (bath, easy access) over solitude

Why This Lodge Is Worth Visiting

With 200 beds at 2,450 m, the Tateyama-Murodou-sanso is major Alpine Route infrastructure: it enables high-altitude access with controlled logistics, making Tateyama’s plateau and summit routes more achievable—especially for hikers who want to start early without relying on same-day transport.