[Case Study] Takamine Onsen: Food Waste Disposal at 2,000m | AIC

CASE STUDY: HOTELS & INNS (REMOTE & MOUNTAIN FACILITIES)

Takamine Onsen (Nagano): Food Waste Disposal Challenges at an “Inn Above the Clouds" at 2,000m Altitude. Eliminating Snowcat Transportation and Wildlife Damage

Installed Model: Commercial Food Waste Disposer GOMISER GH Series

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Achievement: Upgraded to the latest model after 18 years of using GOMISER.
Eradicated the burden of transporting waste by snowcat and wildlife scavenging.
Achievement: Upgraded after 18 years. Zero snowcat transport & wildlife damage.

■ Challenges Before Installation: At 2,000m Altitude, Waste Accumulated in Summer and Required Snowcat Transport in Winter

Located at an altitude of 2,000m, Takamine Onsen struggled with waste collection even in summer, leading to long storage periods. In winter, transport by snowcat was required. Waste was sometimes scavenged by animals during storage, which was bad for both the animals and the environment. They were searching for a solution to this persistent problem.

⚠️ 3 Major Challenges at the Time

・Environmental Impact: Long-term waste storage due to limited collection frequency.

・Harsh Transportation: The heavy labor and hassle of hauling waste by snowcat during the snowy season.

・Wildlife Countermeasures: Negative environmental impact caused by wild animals scavenging the garbage.

Takamine Onsen, a hot spring above the clouds at 2000m altitude

(Photo: Takamine Onsen located in a spectacular setting within a national park)

■ The Decisive Factor: Choosing “GOMISER" Again After 18 Years of Stable Operation

“We can trust it completely, even in the harsh environment at an altitude of 2,000m."
To solve their problems, Takamine Onsen found “GOMISER" on the AIC website. They have favored it for an astonishing 18 years since the initial installation, and recently upgraded by replacing the GOMISER they had used for 18 years with a brand new one. This long-term track record is the greatest proof of trust.

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■ Effects After Installation: No Odors, Easy Management. The Amount of Transported Waste Decreased Drastically

“Food waste disposal was a major source of worry, but since the installation, management and maintenance have become very easy. We can process it every day without the odors we worried about, and the amount of waste to transport has decreased drastically. We are very grateful for this," they happily reported.

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Drastic Burden Reduction: The amount of waste requiring snowcat transport decreased drastically.

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Hygiene Management: Daily clean processing is possible without any concerning odors.

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Easy Operation: Management and maintenance became very easy, completely solving their worries.

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Commercial food waste disposer GOMISER installed at Takamine Onsen

(Photo: GOMISER continuing to support the inn at 2,000m altitude for over 18 years)

Facility Location Komoro City, Nagano (Within Joshin’etsukogen National Park)
Installation Site Approx. 2,000m altitude (Takamine Kogen)
Installed Model Commercial Food Waste Disposer GOMISER GH Series
Main Application Annihilation processing of cooking scraps and leftover food from the accommodation facility
Operating Track Record Approx. 18 years since initial installation (Upgraded to the latest model)

Insights from AIC Specialists: Overwhelming Durability Proven by 18 Years of Time

What is most noteworthy is the fact that they have patronized GOMISER for a long period of “18 years." Being able to operate stably for such a long time under the harsh conditions of a 2,000m altitude speaks volumes about the product’s robustness. Especially in places where waste removal is difficult, such as mountain facilities and remote islands, “on-site processing" to annihilate waste right there is extremely effective from the perspectives of reducing waste transportation costs and decarbonization (carbon neutrality). Furthermore, in promoting CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) such as contributing to the SDGs (Goals 12, 14, and 15) within a national park and protecting ecosystems, GOMISER is the ultimate solution.

Q&A Regarding Installation


Located at an altitude of 2,000m, waste collection was difficult even in summer, leading to long storage periods. In winter, snowcat transport was required. During storage, animals sometimes scavenged the waste, which is bad for both the animals and the environment. We were wondering what to do when we found GOMISER on the AIC website and contacted them.

Food waste disposal was a major source of worry, but since the installation, management and maintenance have become very easy. We can process it every day without the odors we worried about, and the amount of waste to transport has decreased drastically, which has been a huge help.

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