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Phone: 81-263-95-2206 Fax: 81-263-95-2208 Phone: 81-263-46-1358 (From Nov. 15 to Apr. 20) |
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| 1. | Our aim and passion is to provide our customers with a place for relaxation and a place of comfort at a charming mountain village lodge surrounded by beautiful nature. | |
| 2. | We love Kamikochi and are proud to be part of an organization to preserve nature and environment of the area. | |
| 3. | We put all our energy and resources to create a beautiful rich life in a natural environment. | |
| 4. | While we consider the comfort of our guest, we try to minimize the effect on our environment. | |
| 5. | Our motto is "What is a Real Mountain Lodge?" | |
| 1865 | ![]() | The founder, Hideo Okuhara, separates from Itoya (parent company) and names it Nishi-Itoya | |
| 1923 |
He builds a shop for mountain climbers and campers. |
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1928 |
He builds a mountain lodge next to the shop. |
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![]() Above: Mountain Lodge in 1928 |
Right:Yakedake Lodge under Construction | ![]() |
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| 1933 |
Bus service to Kamikochi is inaugurated |
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| 1934 |
Kamikochi is designated as a part of Chuyubusangaku National Park. |
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| 1938 |
Kamikochi is given a special status within the National Park. |
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| 1962 |
The main mountain lodge is constructed on the site. |
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| 1963 |
The lodge is registered as Nishi-Itoya Co. |
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| 1971 |
North building is added. |
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| 1972 |
Celebration of 50th Anniversary since the founding of Nishi-Itoya. |
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| 1987 |
The founder's brother builds a hotel in Norikura Kougen |
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| 1996 |
The North and Main lodges are renovated, a lounging area is added. |
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![]() Lodge's Owner, Okuhara MountainGuide |
![]() Okuhara, at Chinese Karakorm(1998) |
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