Nishi-Itoya in Kamikochi : 上高地西糸屋山荘
Foreigner-friendly lodge in the heart of the Kamikochi basin.
Matsumoto/Northern Alps
Description
Located along the Azusa River just west of Kamikochi’s symbolic Kappa-bashi bridge, the lodge has always been popular with people coming to climb the Northern Alps. The staff are happy to provide updated climbing information. Breath-taking views of the Hotaka Mountain Range including from the lodge’s common baths.
Details
30 people
Available in all rooms
Lodge is not wheelchair accessible inside. Wheelchairs available for use outside.
Negotiable
- Date(s)
- Closed from mid-Nov. thru mid-Apr.
- Check-In
- 14:00
- Check-Out
- 9:30
- Price of Accommodation
- ¥8,500-21,600
- Credit Cards
- VISA, MasterCard, Amex
- Reservations
- Required
- Capacity
- 130
- Foreign Languages
- English (Basic English spoken. Most signage in English.)
- Room Types
- Japanese Style(28 room(s)), Western Style(2 room(s))
- Currency Exchange
- possible
- Area Sightseeing Info
- Available
- Linens Included
- Provided
- Luggage Storage
- Available
- Washing Machine
- Available
Notes
All guestrooms are no-smoking. Area hiking maps in English available. Dormitory-style bunk beds (8) available.
Contact
tel : +81(0)263-95-2206fax : +81(0)263-95-2208
Official site
Access / Location
- By Train
- From Matsumoto Station(JR Shinonoi Line), From Matsumoto Station, take the Matsumoto Dentetsu line bound for Shin-Shimashima to the end of the line (30 min.). Transfer to Alpico bus bound for Kamikochi Bus Terminal, approx. 65 min. Cross Kappa-bashi bridge and lodge will be on the left.
- By Car
- From Matsumoto IC, From Matsumoto IC, go right (towards Kamikochi) and take Route 158 approx. 1 hour to the Sawando Parking Lot. Change to Alpico bus bound for Kamikochi or taxi, approx. 30 min. to the Kamikochi Bus Terminal (approx. 30 min.), then cross the Kappa-bashi bridge and lodge will be on the left.
- Address
- 4469-1 Azumi Kamikochi, Matsumoto 390-1516
Nearby Attractions
Sightseeing Spots
- Shinano Wine (Winery Tour) : Third Generation Winery
- Izutsu Wine (Winery) : Winery with a View of the Northern Alps, Surrounded by Picturesque Vineyards
- Matsumoto Castle (National Treasure) : One of Japan's Finest Castles, With the Japanese Alps as a Backdrop
- Nakamachi Street in Matsumoto City : Matsumoto's Commercial Street with Distinctive Black & White Contrasting Storehouses
- Nawate Dori (street) in Matsumoto City : Frog Street -- Matsumoto's Edo Era-themed Shopping Street
Accommodation
- Tokusawa-en in Kamikochi : Base for Climbing the Northern Alps, or Rest Stop While Walking the Kamikochi Basin.
- Kamikochi Imperial Hotel : Built in 1933, Japan’s First Mountain Lodge.
- Yumoto Saito-Ryokan in Shirahone : Grand, historical ryokan featuring Shirahone’s unique milky-white onsen water.
- Awanoyu in Shirahone Onsen : Relax in Awanoyu's Milky White Mineral Water in Famous Shirahone Onsen.
- Hotaka View Hotel : Resort Hotel at the Base of the Northern Japanese Alps.
Restaurants
- Kita-Alps Bokujyo : Great-Tasting Dairy from Cows Growing in Azumino's Natural Wonder.
- Ajari Cafe : Home of the Popular Ajari Burger.
- Tsukiji-Ichiba-Syokudo Matsumoto Ekimae-ten : Lively Pub Featuring Seafood Fresh from Tokyo's Tsukiji Market.
- Au Crieur de Vin : Casual French Cuisine.
- Bakery Cafe SWEET in Nawate : Matsumoto's Old-Time Bakery Cafe.
Activities
- Walking Kamikochi's Weston Loop : Stroll along the Base of the 2,000-Meter High Kamikochi Valley.
- Climb an Active Volcano in the Japanese Alps: Yakedake : Popular Day-Hike to a Dynamic Active Volcano from Kamikochi.
- (NOT TRANSLATE YET) Hike-in to Honzawa Onsen's Above-the-Clouds Bath :
- Azumino Art Line Gallery Tour : Indulge in Art Azumino-Style by Touring the Art Line’s Galleries.
- Glass Beadwork in Azumino : Explore Azumino’s Glass Art through Bead Craftwork.
