Important information about mountain huts

This is a basic guide to the Yamanohanagoya

There are no waste disposal facilities or trash cans in Oze.
Please take home everything you bring with you.
We cannot dispose of used diapers, so please take them home with you.

First of all, the rule of thumb when going to the mountains is to leave early and arrive early.
Check-in is available from 1pm.Make sure to arrive early.
Please arrive by 3pm, or no later than 4pm (please be punctual).Please understand that if we do not hear from you after 4:00 p.m., your loved one will be subject to a search.
In addition, searches cannot be conducted after sunset to avoid secondary damage.To avoid this, get there early.
Please be aware that there are some areas where mobile phone signals cannot be received.
You can store your luggage before check-in.Please ask us.
Check-out is at 8am.

Bathing
Bath times vary depending on the day, but usually they finish around 3pm, or 5pm at the latest.Please note that shifts may change depending on the day, such as men's and women's shifts, so please be sure to check when you arrive.Fuel to heat the baths is transported by helicopter.You cannot use the baths as much as you want, so you cannot bathe outside of these hours.
In addition, we are equipped with a septic tank so there is no impact on the marshland, however, you cannot bring your own soap or shampoo when bathing.Please only use the provided items.

Meal
Dinner at 5pm.Ends as soon as it's over
Breakfast at 6am.Ends as soon as it's over
Please come to the cafeteria when you have time.Please help yourself when clearing away your dishes.

Lights out
Lights in shared areas will be turned off at 8:45pm.Please have your teeth brushed etc. done by then.The electricity in your room will not be turned off, but as many guests leave early in the morning, please be sure to keep the noise down and not disturb other guests.

Our mountain hut is basically self-service.
A mountain hut is a facility for customers who enjoy mountaineering to rest their body tomorrow for safe mountaineering.

Payment is generally by cash.Credit cards are not accepted.

Since it is a mountain lodge, please bring everything you think you will use.

Please consider that it is difficult to procure what is missing locally.
We sell drinks (soft drinks, water, alcohol).
You can drink tap water.
Only au and docomo mobile phones can be used inside the hut.
We recommend that you carry a portable battery when hiking in the mountains.
Basically, the room is a private room and you will not be with other groups of guests.

Insects may occur differently depending on the season, but it is a natural phenomenon in the mountains and cannot be prevented.We will do our best to deal with it, but please understand that there is such a thing.
In addition, there are no items for sale or rental such as insect repellent and anti-itch, so please bring them with you.

The room is a Japanese-style room and only a futon set is available, so please bring your own other necessary items.There are 1 to 2 electrical outlets in the room.

Even in summer, there are chilly days at night, so it's better to have something to wear.
Oze is about 10 degrees lower than the temperature in Tokyo.
Yamanohanagoya is an hour's walk from Hatomachi Pass
Please understand that transportation access will eventually have to walk for an hour.

If you are departing early in the morning or late at night, please be aware that some guests will be asleep so please prepare as quietly as possible.

Finally, depending on the season, the floors of the hallways and rooms inside the hut may become distorted.This is due to the fact that 4 meters of snow accumulates during the winter, and the hut itself becomes distorted as it withstands the weight.The location of the distortion varies depending on the year, but we maintain it every year to this day.Phenomena such as the door not closing properly are proof that we have endured under such harsh conditions, and although it may be a little inconvenient, we would appreciate it if you could stay with us for the night.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.


I've written in detail up to this point, but the truth is that this is how everyone lived until just a short time ago.
There may be no power, no television, or no signal, but forget about all that and just relax and take a look at what is out there.Spend just a night or two enjoying a secluded time away from your everyday routine while gazing at Ozegahara.Sunsets, starry skies, sunrises, white rainbows, many kinds of flowers, and wild birds and animals.

Please make yourself at home.,Have a nice time.

Here is some important information you should know before climbing to ensure a comfortable and safe climb.

For a safe climb

1. Basic way to walk on the boardwalk
When walking on the boardwalk, keep to the right.Please be careful when passing other vehicles in narrow spaces and on stairs.
Walk on the boardwalk to help protect the plants.You must not stray from the boardwalk.
If you suddenly stop or look away, you could fall off the boardwalk in an instant and get seriously injured.
In addition, the boardwalk can be slippery and dangerous when it is wet, old, covered with fallen leaves, or when there is frost.Walk carefully, taking small steps to avoid tripping.
In Oze, there are porters who carry food and other items.The load carried by porters can sometimes weigh nearly 100 kilograms.Do not talk to or call out to anyone while carrying luggage.
Please walk carefully so as not to obstruct the movement of people carrying luggage.If the loader loses balance and falls, it can result in serious injury to both parties.

2. Leave early and arrive early! This is the basic rule.
Regardless of whether you stay in a mountain hut, the basic rule for mountain hiking is to leave early and arrive early.
Weather in the mountains is changeable, with rain and thunderstorms more likely in the afternoons and evenings, and bear sightings are much more common.Plan to arrive at your destination or mountain hut in the early afternoon.

It is particularly cold during the period leading up to Golden Week when snow still remains, and it can even snow.
The boardwalk is still closed due to accumulated snow, so there are many cases of people getting lost or stranded.There are limitations to searching and you are basically at your own risk.Be sure to check the route, take the necessary equipment, and make a reasonable plan so that you don't act on intuition, assumptions, or traces.

3. Be sure to take care of your health before you leave.
　There are no medical facilities in Oze.Please refrain from entering the mountain if you are feeling unwell.
　Please take into consideration the weather, your physical condition, and your stamina on the day before entering the mountains.

4. Watch out for bears!
　　There are bears in Oze.Bears are on the move regardless of day or night, so it is not unusual to encounter them at any time.They are especially common in the early morning and evening.If you are staying in a mountain hut, please arrive by 3pm, or at the latest 4pm, for your safety.

Please understand that if we do not hear from you after 4:00 p.m., your loved one will be subject to a search.
In addition, searches cannot be conducted after sunset to avoid secondary damage.To avoid this, get there early.
Please be aware that there are some areas where mobile phone signals cannot be received.