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Kita Yatsugatake Ropeway : 北八ヶ岳ロープウェイ

Travel Through the Rarefied Air Of Northern Yatsugatake Mtn. in a 100-person Ropeway Car

Suwa

Description

The Kita (Northern) Yatsugatake Ropeway whisks travelers 100-people at a time from the 1771-meter Sanroku (Base) Station to the 2237-meter summit station. The 7-minute ride provides a panoramic view of all 3 of Japan's major mountain ranges, the Southern, Central and Northern Alps. Alpine wildflowers are a main attraction from May to August, peaking from the end of June to early July, accessed via a 90-minute walking trail. The ropeway is also popular with climbers headed for Kitayoko-dake Mt.

Details

  • 600
Hours
08:40-16:40 (Confirmation required)
Date(s)
Occasionally closed for maintenance or inspection -- confirm in advance.
Entrance Price
Adult round trip 1900, 1-way 1000. Children round trip 950, 1-way 500. Group discounts available.
Time Required
1 hour
Reservations
Required(Reservations required for groups of 20 or more.)
Capacity
100
Luggage Storage
Not Available

Notes

Round trip not possible for last run. Possible closures due to weather. Confirm the operating schedule before going.

Contact

tel : +81(0)266-67-2009fax : +81(0)266-67-3220Official site

Access / Location

By Train
From Chino Station(JR Chuo Line), From the Nishi-Guchi (West) exit, take the Alpico Bus from platform #2 bound for Kita Yatsugatake Ropeway (approx. 60 min)
By Car
From Suwa IC, 40 min (27km) NOTE: Snow tires / chains required in winter.
From Saku IC, 65 min (50km) NOTE: Snow tires / chains required in winter.
Address
4035-2541 Kitayama, Chino 391-0301

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