AceHill Cafe — Restaurant in Kutchan

A convenient and warm shelter at the top of the new Ace Gondola, this facility is a great spot to take a break, warm up, dry off, use the restrooms, and grab a bite. It’s clean, tidy, and generally has enough seating, even during peak times, with a friendly atmosphere where people make space if needed.

However, the menu is quite westernized, which may not appeal to those looking for traditional Japanese options. While it’s well-suited for families with kids who prefer spaghetti, chips, or chicken nuggets, I personally prefer something like ramen or a rice dish. For those seeking more authentic flavors at similar prices, King Bell is just 200 meters down and worth considering.

Overall, it’s a practical and comfortable stop, but the food wouldn’t be my reason...

Very basic, mostly western food (frozen sandwiches and pizzas that they heat up). The food hygiene standards are horrid though. I ordered a pizza and saw them drop it on the kitchen floor, only to pick it up, place it on the plate and try to serve it to me. When I refused they didn’t argue because they knew what they’d done but no apology and I had to wait for them to prepare (defrost) a new one while the rest of the food I’d ordered went cold.

The other huts on the mountain are so...

Paid for a beer and a wine at the ticket machine. Was charged 2,100 yen. Grabbed the ticket that came out of the machine. I just assumed when you ordered that it was in the system and the ticket was just your number. Took it to the counter. They gave me one beer. Said I needed another ticket for the wine. Went back and obviously no ticket. Worker said I probably didnt order the wine which is untrue. Had to pay for...