Kamikochi Nishi-ito-ya Mountain Lodge

Stayed here with my friend for two nights and enjoyed every bits of our stay. The staff are very helpful, the location is convenient, and all meals are delicious and aesthetically pleasing. The lodge also has a public bath with sauna that’s open for all guests. You can also enjoy free coffee and tea at the lodge’s cafe during the day, where you can enjoy a great view of the foliage just by the river. Overall, it’s a lovely place to stay for anyone looking for something simple, traditional and cosy yet with its own character. P.S. they even cleaned our shoes when we are noticing it! This is quality service at another level!

Stayed here at the end of October. It was my first dorm experience in Japan. So far, It exceeded my expectations. Dinner and breakfast are both really good and well thought off. It’s quite healthy too. There is a water dispenser at the dining area so I didn’t need to buy water. My room is shared with 2 other people and thankfully they are careful with noise. I was able to sleep well. There’s a curtain for each bed for privacy. You can also ask to leave your luggage while you explore Kamikochi. My concern is that there are no showers available. The only way to bath is via their public onsen. Another is they don’t have a lift (which is understandable).

I was supposed to stay here for 1 night before going for a hike with my friend. Yet, I broke my ankle just after checking in the hotel. Though sadly I must withdraw from the hike, the lodge’s staff are so helpful to arrange a further night’s stay for me as well as often showing concern to my injury. Apart from their genuine attitude, the food, room quality and other facilities are all high-standard. Among all, I will especially miss its 80s vibe which is warm, simple and serene.

Traditional Japanese ryokan. This place is very cozy and the service of staffs are much beyond expectations, they even help to cleaned & dried the shoes after got dirt & wet after hiking. The tea room is so lovely. The room has futon and heater which is warm enough for autumn weather. Their public bath is clean and has useful stuffs for women e.g. cosmetic remover, with cotton pads and cotton buds, facial cleaner, toner, moisturizer cream, hair dryer. Their onsen bath is not crowded. highly recommended 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

We had SUCH a beautiful stay. The team that took care of us was amazing and the food fed our soul. We are from the US and didn’t know what to expect so booking we were a bit nervous. Once we were there we couldn’t have had a better experience. If we return to Kamikochi we would stay here again in a heart beat.

Perfect place to spend a couple of nights in Kamikochi. The staff are so helpful and go out of their way to make sure you have the best time possible. The food that is provided is delicious and definitely gives you the fuel for hiking. If I am ever back in Kamikochi, I will definitely be staying here.

Fantastic place, outstanding meals. I recommend Kamikochi Nishi-ito-ya Mountain Lodge. One minor area for improvement is the coffee. The beans they use are over-roasted, like Starbucks.

Stayed one night in the dormitory - was a very nice experience - mattress a little thin and the public bath maybe not the nicest but still very functional - great dinner and breakfast, nice little bar - great location - would definitely recommend for solo hikers