Schedule: Total of 18 days
〇 May 3rd to 5th This year’s spring event has concluded.
Shirakaba-daira Station: First ascent at 19:00 / Last ascent at 20:20Nishihotakaguchi Station: First descent at 19:00 / Last descent at 21:00
〇October 2nd – 4th, October 9th – 12th, October 30th – November 3rd, November 6th – 8th
- Shirakaba-daira Station: First ascent at 18:00 / Last ascent at 20:20
- Nishihotakaguchi Station: First descent at 18:00 / Last descent at 21:00
Fares/Charges
2nd ropeway tour Adults: 4,000 yen / Children (elementary school students): 2,150 yen
*A special fare ticket is required in addition to the regular fare to board the stargazing flight.
*The above price includes a special fare ticket (300 yen for round trip).
Important Notes
〇 Only the 2nd ropeway will be operating. The 1st ropeway will not be in service.
〇 The starry sky viewing service is not available for mountain climbing purposes. Please be sure to board the last descent from Nishihotakaguchi Station by 16:45.
After 16:45, access to and from our premises will not be permitted, so climbers should exercise caution.
〇 Please check the website for the operation status on the day of your visit.
- If daytime operation is suspended, the starry sky viewing service will be canceled.
- In cases of severe weather, strong winds, poor visibility, or other conditions that make star viewing difficult, the service may be canceled without prior notice (decision made on the day).
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Special shuttle buses for the starry sky tour will also be in operation!
[Operating Dates & Fares]
The special buses will operate from October 2nd (Fri) to 4th (Sun), October 9th (Fri) to 12th (Mon/Holiday), October 30th (Fri) to November 3rd (Tue/Holiday), and November 6th (Fri) to 8th (Sun), aligning with the Starry Sky Viewing Event dates.
Please note that advance reservations are required. Fares vary by boarding and alighting locations: Fare A (Takayama/Nyukawa) is ¥9,000 for adults and ¥7,000 for children. Fare B (Hirayu Onsen to Nakao Yakedake Trailhead) is ¥8,000 for adults and ¥6,000 for children. If either your boarding or alighting location is Takayama or Nyukawa, Fare A will apply (for example, boarding at Hirayu and alighting at Takayama).
The tour fare includes a bus attendant, round-trip bus fare, Shinhotaka Ropeway Line 2 round-trip ticket, and a commemorative tour gift.
[Notice for Participants]
Operation Decision: Made at 8:00 AM on the tour day. (The Ropeway may still run even if the bus tour is canceled.)
Attendant: A bus attendant will accompany you.
Stay Warm: The weather can get very cold due to the high altitude. Please bring warm clothing.
Bring a Flashlight: Highly recommended, as the observation deck area is dark.
No Refunds: No refunds will be given if stars cannot be seen due to poor weather.
Same-Day Booking: Reservations are required, but same-day participation is welcome if seats are available.
Round-Trip Only: One-way travel is not allowed.
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