＜Shinhotaka Ropeway＞A Stunning 360-degree View of the Northern Alps｜Hida,TakayamaFor recommended sightseeing and leisure spots inTabiiro

A Stunning 360-degree View of the Northern Alps

The "Shinhotaka Ropeway," which also serves as an access route to Mt Nishihotaka, offers magnificent views of the Northern Alps throughout the year, from fresh spring greenery to autumn foliage and snowy winter landscapes. Its two-story gondola—the only one of its kind in Japan (as of June 2025)—provides such stunning scenery that it has been awarded two stars in the "Michelin Green Guide Japan." The experience is accessible for all ages, inviting visitors to appreciate the vast nature of the Northern Alps and the world above the clouds. The walking path is also rich in seasonal highlights, with a variety of plants blooming throughout the year.

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Enjoy the Beautiful Nature of Each Season With All Five Senses

The "Shinhotaka Ropeway" offers an immersive way to experience the shifting landscapes and seasonal plant life with all five senses. In addition to "Itagaki no Mori," an area designed for enjoying the surrounding nature, a variety of seasonal events—such as the "Starry Sky Viewing Flight"—are held throughout the year. These experiences create memorable moments and make the ropeway a rewarding place to visit.

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Enjoy Regional Dishes and Warm, Oven-fresh Bread

Okuhida has a magnificent view of the Northern Alps and shows off its beautiful expression every season. In addition to the scenery, there are plenty of gourmet options, including menus using local ingredients and a bakery with the aroma of freshly baked goods. Some items are available for takeout, offering a relaxed way to savor the flavors at one’s own pace.

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Smooth Boarding with Online Ticket Purchases

Tickets can be purchased 24 hours a day, 365 days a year from the website's "Online Tickets" Once purchased, a QR code will be issued, which can be exchanged for a ticket at the automatic ticket machine at Shin-Hotaka Onsen Station on the ropeway, allowing for smooth boarding.

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A Two-story Ropeway Ride An Airborne Journey Filled With Scenic Appeal

A 360-degree panorama offers sweeping views and seasonal plant life, complemented by a variety of facilities including dining options featuring local ingredients and a curated selection of regional souvenirs. The area provides a range of enjoyable experiences for both children and adults.

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Encounter the Northern Alps Just as They Are

The Northern Alps rise in a series of peaks reaching nearly 3,000 meters, revealing entirely different landscapes with each season—from fresh summer greenery to brilliant autumn foliage and a silvery winter world. The region invites a full appreciation of its unfiltered natural beauty throughout the year.
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Experience the Beauty of Shinhotaka at Itadaki no Mori

At "Itadaki no Mori", relaxation is found on the terrace, the table benches, and within the "Yari no Kairō" corridor, while the expansive view from the observation deck offers breathtaking beauty in every direction. The walking paths provide opportunities for forest bathing and observing alpine plants throughout the changing seasons.
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Delicious Offerings Crafted With Local Ingredients

At "Mount View" on the fourth floor of Nishi-Hotaka-guchi Station, a wide variety of dishes is offered, including curries and stews made with local ingredients such as Hida-gyu beef and Hida-buta pork, as well as "Hida-gyu Takayama Ramen" supervised by "Mametengu". A generous selection of sweets and beverages is also available, providing plenty of enjoyable options.
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A Popular Souvenir Corner Filled With Original Products

A wide selection of Hida specialty products is available, including processed "Hida-gyu" items, local sake, and goods sold exclusively through the ropeway. The mont-bell section—one of the largest in the Hida region—also offers limited-edition items such as the "Itadaki" series and "36 (Sanroku)" goods.
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Shinhotaka Ropeway

Address

Shinhotaka Onsen, Okuhida Onsenkyo, Takayama City, Gifu

Access

[Car] 70 minutes from Takayama IC on the Chubu Jukan Expressway, 90 minutes from Matsumoto IC on the Nagano Expressway; [Bus] 5-minute walk from Nohi Bus Shinhotaka Ropeway "Shinhotaka Onsen" stop

Official Website

https://shinhotaka-ropeway.jp/

TEL

+81-578-89-2252Please inform the staff that you found us through "Tabiiro".

FAX

+81-578-89-2815

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Business hours

8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. *Subject to change depending on the season

Regular Holiday

Closed on irregular days *During stormy weather, inspections

Fee

[Shinhotaka Onsen - Nishihotakaguchi] Round trip: 3,800 yen for adults, 1,900 yen for elementary school students, One way: 2,400 yen for adults, 1,200 yen for elementary school students, [Shirakabataira - Nishihotakaguchi] Round trip: 3,700 yen for adults, 1,850 yen for elementary school students, One way: Adults 2,300 yen, elementary school students 1,150 yen

Parking

720 spaces (Shinhotaka Onsen parking: 164, Nabedaira Kogen parking: 556 *1–6 hours: 600 yen, after 7 hours: 1,200 yen, Nabedaira Kogen parking closed in winter)