Tengu Sanso — Hotel in Hakuba

Undoubtedly, this is one of the finest mountain huts in all of Japan. The campsite offers breathtaking views, and the hut itself boasts an inviting common space that welcomes all campers—a rare and refreshing departure from the usual disdain for tent-dwellers. But the true highlight? The Tengu Nabe! It's not just the best hut cuisine I've ever tasted, but the best nabe in all of Japan. However, a word of caution: the toilet chemicals are potent enough to singe every...

If you’ve made the effort to fly to Japan, you can suck up another 8 hour hike to try the truly divine Tengu Nabe! Located in the oasis of the Hakuba Alps, this mountain hut serves the best Nabe Japan has to offer. The light broth paired with the green snap peas and prawns is a rare delicacy that tastes fresh and never fails to warm the soul. If you are lucky enough to indulge in this delectable treat, just be aware of the okojyo that roam the area, they can be a real...

Many good points but the prices for a tent are crazy. 2000 per person AND 1000 per tent, so it's 3000 just for one person to sleep...