[2025 Tateyama Hotels] Travel Guide for Raichoso (Updated Oct)

Trekking at Murodo on the Alpine Route in April is truly special ⛰️❄️ Walking through the snow-covered mountains feels like stepping into a winter wonderland. Once you arrive at Murodo by bus and cable car, you'll be greeted by the impressive Snow Wall (Yuki-no-Otani) and the majestic Tateyama Mountain Range 🏔️✨ As you stroll on the snow, feeling the refreshing spring breeze, all your daily stress melts away. Whether you go with friends, a partner, or family, it will be an unforgettable memory 💙👣

I stayed at the hot spring inn "Raichosou" in Murodo, Mt. Tateyama. 🏨✨ It's about a 30-minute walk from Murodo Bus Terminal. Due to the weather, it's recommended to wear appropriate mountain climbing attire. ⚠️ This is a mountain hut-style inn popular with hikers. While I booked a private room, the bathroom and toilet are not in the room and are shared. 🚽🛁 As for the restroom, there were plenty of them and they were clean, so there were no issues! The view from the hot spring was amazing, and I was very satisfied. ✨ Dinner, as you can see in the third photo, was quite filling and delicious! While I was very satisfied with the facilities, the smell of volcanic gases from the nearby Jigokudani Valley was a bit of a problem. While this may depend on your constitution, the room smelled strongly of volcanic gases (sulfur, I think), which made it hard to fall asleep. 😭 If mountain climbing isn't your goal and you're happy just getting to Mikurigaike Pond, I recommend Hotel Tateyama or Mikurigaike Onsen. 🏨 #Raichosou #TateyamaKurobeAlpineRoute #Kurobe #KurobeDam #DomesticTravel #MikurigaikePond

1.Book your tickets early, 2 months ahead 2.Travel from Ogizawa for less crowd 3. 1 Day is enough if you travel when there's snowwall 4. Some hotels in Shinano Omachi Onsenkyo provides shuttle from Shinano Omachi station and to Ogizawa. do check with the hotels for potential savings 5. not necessary to stay at murodo 6. preferably to start from 8.30 AM at Ogizawa