Information For Guests Traveling with Dogs
Traveling with Your Dog Service
At Shinhotaka Ropeway, so that you and your dog can enjoy a special time together surrounded by nature,
we are offering the "Traveling with Your Dog Service" for a limited time.
This service is a dedicated plan that includes a "Priority Boarding Ticket" to reduce waiting time,
so you and your dog can travel together comfortably.
To ensure the safety and comfort of all guests,
please check the usage rules before using this service.
Service Period
Wednesday, July 1 – Sunday, October 25, 2026
*From 2027 onward, the service period will be announced on the official website each time.
Applicable Route
No.2 Ropeway section only
Target
Small to medium-sized dogs (up to 15 kg)
About Fees
（Shirakaba-daira Station to Nishi-Hotaka-guchi Station）
- The Priority Boarding Ticket lets you board with a shorter wait time. Learn more
- The Priority Boarding Ticket covers your dog and one owner. *Priority boarding applies to your dog and one owner. If two or more people are using the service, an additional Priority Boarding Ticket (300 yen) must be purchased.
- Guide dogs and service dogs may ride free of charge.
How to Use
Please come to the ticket counter on the 2nd floor of Shirakabadaira Station.
Let the staff know that you would like to use the "Traveling with Your Dog Service" and purchase the dedicated ticket.
Important Notice
- Depending on the location, a carrier and/or leash and diaper may be required. Please see below for details.
(carrier required)
(leash required)
- Inside the gondola
- Shirakabadaira Station 2nd Floor Waiting Room
- Shirakabadaira Station 2nd Floor "View Lounge"
- Nabedaira Parking Lot
- Nature Trail
- Around Shirakabadaira Station
- Shirakabadaira Station 1st Floor
- Shirakabadaira Station 2nd Floor "Alps Bakery"
- Elevator
- Inside the gondola
- Nishi-Hotakaguchi Station 3rd Floor Waiting Room
- 4th Floor "Panorama Lounge"
- Itadaki no Mori (The Summit Forest)
- Rooftop Observation Deck "AlpScape" (diaper required)
- Nishi-Hotakaguchi Station 2nd Floor Souvenir Shop "MEGUMI"
- Nishi-Hotakaguchi Station 2nd Floor "CAFÉ GOKAN"
- Elevator
- Please use a carrier that can be fully closed with a zipper or door. (Backpack-type carriers are acceptable.)
We do not rent out carriers, so please bring your own. - Please be considerate of other guests.
- Please keep an eye on your dog at all times.
- Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs.
- Our facility cannot be held responsible for any accidents, injuries, or troubles caused by dogs, or for disputes between guests.
