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Shinhotaka Ropeway

This is the only aerial lift in Japan with double-decker cabins. At an elevation of 2,200 m, the ropeway will take you on a journey above the clouds. When you ride on the ropeway, you can see the impressive sight of the various peaks, such as Mt. Kasagatake, Mt. Yarigatake, Mt. Nishihotakadake, and Mt. Yakedake. Enjoy the splendid scenery of the Northern Japan Alps that changes with the seasons.

Open period : Open all year round Opening hours

  • From April to November : 8:30 to 16:00
  • August : 8:00 to 16:00
  • Saturdays, Sundays and holidays on October : 8:00 to 16:00
  • From December to March : 9:00 to 15:30

Regular holidays : none * Driving may be canceled for reasons such as bad weather, inspection, maintenance, etc. Fare

  • Round trip fare for 1st and 2nd line : 3,300yen for an adult / 1,650 yen for an child
  • One way fare for 1st and 2nd line : 1,900 yen for an adult / 950 yen for a child

*In case of 20 people or more, apply a group reduction. Parking fee :

    • Regular sized car : 600 yen -
    • Bus : 2,300 yen

Contact details : +81-578-89-2252
Address : Okuhidaonsengo Kansaka, Takayama-shi, Gifu, 506-1421, Japan  

 

  [Various restaurants and food shops]
"Cafe Kasagatake" (at the 1st platform of Shinhotaka-Onsen staion)

      • Coffee : 310 yen
      • soft ice cream : 440 yen
      • Hidatakayama Ra-men(noodle) : 880 yen
      • Shrimp tempura Udon(noodle) : 900 yen

 

Takeout shop "Panorama" (at the 2nd platform of Shirakaba-Daira station)

      • Spit‐roasted Hida beef : 820 yen
      • Hida beef croquette : 270 yen

"Alps-no-Panya-san"(at the 2nd platform of Shirakaba-Daira station)

      • Croissant : 204 yen
      • Bean jam croissant : 306 yen
      • Chocolate croissant:387 yen
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Cafeteria "Mount View"(at Nishi-Hotakakguchi station : summit)

    • Itadaki Ra-men(noodle) : 1,600 yen 
    • Hida pork cutlet curry  : 1,600 yen
    • Coffee : 500 yen

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*1 "Gasshozukuri" is a Japanese residential architecture style characterized by a steeply sloping roof.

*2 "Sotoyu" is a public bathing facility without accommodation.




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With a comic corner, pachinko slot corner, railway diorama corner, and all-you-can-eat sweets corner, this is a facility full of entertainment that will keep you entertained even on rainy days.

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Just a 5-minute drive from the Hirayu bus terminal.
The facility is closed during the winter season (from snowfall in November to mid-April).

Currently, "Kami-no-Yu" is closed for repair.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, please understand.
I will let you know as soon as the schedule of resuming is decided.

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Please come and enjoy spa by all means.

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