This is a two-story station building. It is designed to be barrier-free from the first floor. Elevators and stair lifts are fully installed from the first floor to the second-floor platform, ensuring that wheelchair users can use the facility safely and with peace of mind.
Board the First Ropeway (Downhill) Here. The entrance to the nature trail is located next to the station building. To use the Second Ropeway (Uphill), please transfer at Shirakaba Station.
Board the Second Ropeway Here. On the second floor, you’ll find an Alpine bakery, a viewing lounge, and the ropeway boarding area. A parking lot is available about a 5-minute walk from the station, with space for about 550 cars (closed in winter).
Located at an altitude of 2,156 meters, this station features an observation deck on the rooftop, a restaurant on the 4th floor, the ropeway boarding area on the 3rd floor, and a souvenir shop on the 2nd floor. Outside, you’ll find Itadaki no Mori (“Summit Forest”), where you can get even closer to nature with outdoor observation decks and terraces.
Adjacent to Nishi-Hotaka-guchi Station, Itadaki no Mori (The Summit Forest) is a nature-based experiential space created around the concept of “experiencing the untouched natural beauty of the world-renowned Northern Alps with all five senses.” The area features breathtaking viewpoints like the “Yari no Kairo” (Yari Corridor) and the tranquil “Oshirabiso no Michi” (Oshirabiso Trail), offering visitors a harmonious connection with nature and a truly memorable time.
Located at an altitude of 2,156 meters, this station features an observation deck on the rooftop, a restaurant on the 4th floor, the ropeway boarding area on the 3rd floor, and a souvenir shop on the 2nd floor. Outside, you’ll find Itadaki no Mori (“Summit Forest”), where you can get even closer to nature with outdoor observation decks and terraces.
Adjacent to Nishi-Hotaka-guchi Station, Itadaki no Mori (The Summit Forest) is a nature-based experiential space created around the concept of “experiencing the untouched natural beauty of the world-renowned Northern Alps with all five senses.” The area features breathtaking viewpoints like the “Yari no Kairo” (Yari Corridor) and the tranquil “Oshirabiso no Michi” (Oshirabiso Trail), offering visitors a harmonious connection with nature and a truly memorable time.
The observation deck on the rooftop of Nishihotaka-guchi Station offers a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the Northern Alps, including Mount Nishihotaka, Mount Yari, and Mount Kasagatake. The spectacular scenery from here has been awarded two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan.
Yamabiko Postbox (Echo Postbox)
The highest-altitude postbox in Japan, available for year-round collection. Why not send a postcard as a special souvenir?
Nishi-Hotakaguchi Station 4F
Café & Light Meals
Mount View
At Mount View on the 4th floor of Nishi-Hotaka-guchi Station, we serve a wide variety of dishes made with carefully selected local ingredients. Enjoy unique menu items you can only taste here!
Located at an altitude of 2,156 meters, MEGUMI offers a wide selection of exclusive items you can find only at Nishi-Hotaka-guchi Station. The popular Summit series, created in collaboration with mont-bell, is a must-see! Other favorites include Cloud Sea Mochi, inspired by the mystical sea of clouds, and our original Japanese sake, Tenku Unkai Nigori (Sky Cloud Sea Nigori).
Board the Second Ropeway Here. On the second floor, you’ll find an Alpine bakery, a viewing lounge, and the ropeway boarding area. A parking lot is available about a 5-minute walk from the station, with space for about 550 cars (closed in winter).
Facilities
Toilets (accessible), coin lockers, elevators
Shirakaba-daira Station 2F
Alps Bakery
A bakery located on the 2nd floor of Shirakabadaira Station. Our most popular item is the croissant, but we also offer a wide selection of original breads, such as gondola bread and Hoba Miso Bread. Relax in the View Lounge and enjoy your treats while admiring the magnificent scenery.
The foot bath is right in front of Shirakaba-daira Station. Relax and enjoy views of the gondola as you soak your feet. Grab some takeout snacks or freshly baked bread to enjoy while you unwind.
(Nature Trail)
Nature Trail
A 2.3 km nature trail in Nabedaira Kogen. In winter, it transforms into a snowshoe hiking course. It’s perfect for a relaxing stroll through the forest, where you can unwind and refresh yourself. You can also enjoy learning about local plants and wildlife along the way.。
Nabedaira Kogen (Plateau) StationAltitude: 1,305 m
Board the First Ropeway (Downhill) Here. The entrance to the nature trail is located next to the station building. To use the Second Ropeway (Uphill), please transfer at Shirakaba Station.
Foot of a mountain area
Shinhotaka Onsen StationAltitude: 1,117 m
Board the First Ropeway Here. On the first floor, you’ll find a snack corner and a shop. The ropeway boarding area is on the second floor. A parking lot with space for about 160 cars is available next to the station. You’ll also find a bus stop with services to Takayama Station.
Facilities
Toilets (accessible), coin lockers, elevators
Shinhotaka Onsen Station 1F
Shinhotaka Onsen Station Shop
You’ll find a wide variety of Hida specialties, including Hida beef delicacies and local sake, plus many items available only at the ropeway. There’s also the largest mont-bell corner in the Hida region, featuring exclusive “36” (San-roku, meaning ‘at the foot of the mountain’) goods you won’t find anywhere else.
A coffee shop located on the first floor of Shinhotaka Onsen Station. In addition to soft drinks, light meals like ramen and croquettes are also served. Feel free to stop by for a break or while waiting to meet others.
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Nishi-Hotakaguchi Station 4F
Nishi-Hotakaguchi Station 2F
Shirakaba-daira Station 2F
Shinhotaka Onsen Station 1F
Shinhotaka Onsen Station 1F