Tsurugi Gozen-goya (剱御前小舎)

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Tsurugi Gozen-goya is a major public mountain hut on the Tateyama–Tsurugi ridgeline, sitting at Bessan Norikoshi—one of the most famous viewpoints of Mt. Tsurugi (剱岳). It’s a high-traffic stage hut and base for parties aiming at Tsurugi-dake, as well as trekkers linking Tateyama-area routes.

• Hut Overview

  • Location: Bessan Norikoshi (別山乗越) on the Tateyama–Tsurugi ridge, Toyama Prefecture, Japan

  • Altitude: ~2,750–2,760 m (sources vary slightly)

  • Type: Public mountain hut (high-ridge stage base)

  • Capacity: typically ~120–125 sleeping places (depends on source/season layout)

  • Season: generally late April to mid/late October (varies by year)

  • Tenting: usually listed as no tent site

• Access & Approaches

  This hut is commonly reached from the Murodo side via well-established Tateyama trails (but still fully alpine at altitude).

  • Typical access corridor: Murodo → Raichozawa / ridgeline → Bessan Norikoshi (hut)

  • Terrain: maintained alpine trail, rocky ridge sections; snow can persist early season

  • Difficulty: T3 (can feel harder with wind/fog or early-season snow)

• Facilities & Comfort

  High-capacity, operational, and built for throughput.

  • Meals available during staffed season; structured hut rhythm

  • Water is managed/sold (often listed as paid per liter)

  • Drying room and basic self-catering space are commonly listed

  • Toilets: managed system; coverage for major carriers is commonly reported as available (plan as “limited but possible”)

  • Some sources list an indoor bath available at the hut (confirm in-season details when publishing).

• Food & Atmosphere

  Expect a busy, summit-focused hub atmosphere in peak season: early dinners, early lights-out, and pre-dawn departures. The big draw is the front-row Tsurugi-dake view, especially at sunrise/sunset—one reason photographers treat this spot as “classic.”

• Routes & Alpine Context

  Tsurugi Gozen-goya is strategically used for:

  • Mt. Tsurugi (剱岳) summit plans (stage base before committing to the summit route)

  • Tateyama-area ridge traverses connecting major huts and passes

  • Weather-based decision making: it’s a key “hub node” where you can commit, hold, or reroute depending on conditions

• When to Go

  • Best window: July to September for the most straightforward hiking conditions

  • Shoulder season (spring/autumn): spectacular but more winter-like (snow, wind, whiteouts).

• Who Is This Hut For

  • Hikers targeting Tsurugi-dake or Tateyama ridge traverses

  • Parties needing a high, reliable public base with large capacity

  • Photographers chasing the classic Tsurugi-dake profile from Bessan Norikoshi

Why This Hut Is Worth Visiting

At roughly 2,750 m with around 120+ beds, Tsurugi Gozen-goya is “infrastructure in the perfect place”: a public ridge hut that makes serious Tateyama–Tsurugi objectives logistically realistic, while sitting at one of Japan’s most iconic mountain viewpoints.