Kamikochi Nishi-ito-ya Mountain Lodge

This is probably the best place I’ve ever stayed at. Absolutely brilliant service, breakfast and dinner was unique and delicious and the location was amazing. Felt very traditional overall and I loved the vibe. Will have to come here again

This place is awesome. Traditional Japanese room, food is great, staff is great, location is great! 2min walk to kappa bridge and 10min walk to the bus stop. Tattoo friendly onsen for those of you wondering! All in all amazing place

I visited last week, May 7th. The lodge is in an ideal location, just a 7 minute walk from the bus terminal and 2 minutes from the Kappa Bridge. The lodge is big and quite impressive. The staff were friendly, welcoming and they spoke English at an upper intermediate level. The staff kept my bags before the check in time, so I was able to go hiking and not have to carry my heavy luggage. They provided a full explanation of the layout, and the services and amenities available. They offer a public bath separated for both men and women, they provide yukatas to relax in as well as toothbrushes and toothpaste. I stayed in the annex for one night. The room had four bunk beds, each with a privacy screen, and a common area for relaxing and conversing. You are provided with a generous dinner and breakfast. Dinner was at 6pm and breakfast was served at 7am. Overall, a wonderful place to stay in a prime location. (The lodge is quite old school and there is an old wood smell in the rooms that’s quite interesting.)

Stayed here with my family at the end of April (2nd week of opening of Kamikochi after the winter season). I stayed in a room for 2 without attached toilet. The room was very clean and pre-heated for us prior to our arrival, which was a great respite from the cold weather. We showered at the communal bath, which was also very clean. The communal bath provided ample shampoo, body soap, conditioner and even facial wash. Communal toilets were also very clean. The stay included braekfast and dinner. Both meals were hearty, delicious and filling. The staff there were also very helpful with carrying our luggages up, attending to our requests for hot water, and answering our enquiries regarding the hiking trails around the area. I would highly recommend this mountain lodge for anyone who wants a full day experience at Kamikochi.

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).

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!

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.

A perfect location if you want to fully experience Kamokochi. More affordable than the other options. Our room was lovely right next to the river and restful with falling asleep/waking up to the river.||The service was exceptional with the staff going above and beyong because helped us book guided tour when the website was down. Even made sure to notify us about the guided hike on the day and provide us with printed reservation. ||The food was outstanding with serving local meats and vegetables including the reknown local trout. ||Added bonus, was great giftshop with unlimited good cofee.