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The Shinhotaka Ropeway consists of the No. 1 Ropeway and No. 2 Ropeway, which connect to take you to Nishihotakaguchi Station.
From Shinhotaka Onsen Station, take the No. 1 Ropeway to Nabedaira Kogen Station, then transfer to Shirakabadaira Station and board the No. 2 Ropeway.

Business Hours

Operating Days

Open year-round

* Additional services may be operated during busy periods.
* Service may be suspended due to adverse weather conditions or scheduled maintenance.

Operating Days

No.1 Ropeway: Every hour at 00 and 30 minutes
No.2 Ropeway: Every hour at 15 and 45 minutes

Seasonal Timetable

Fare Table

To use the time-specific boarding service, each person must purchase a separate time-specific ticket for 300 yen in addition to the regular boarding ticket.

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An excess baggage ticket is required for items weighing more than 6 kg. However, certain equipment, such as skis, snowboards, and ice axes without covered tips, is not permitted on board.
For uphill trips, tickets are valid only on the day of issue. For downhill trips, tickets are valid for three days, including the date of issue.

Student groups: Groups of 20 or more who pay together and are elementary, junior high, high school, or university students traveling together for educational purposes (school trips, etc.).
Groups of 19 or less will be charged the regular fare.
Bus parking fee information (2,300 yen per vehicle)

[A Period] April 1 to April 28, November 24 to March 31
[B-1 Period] July 21 to August 31, October 1 to 31 (Excluded days: August 10 to 15, August weekends and holidays, October weekends and holidays)
[B-2 period] April 29 to July 20, September 1 to September 30, November 1 to 23 (excluding April 29 to May 5)

A private charter fee set for each number of people + a fixed fare will be charged.
No.2 Ropeway can be chartered for 1 to 52 people per floor.
If you charter the second floor of No.2 Ropeway, the above fee + 10,000 yen will be charged.
Application Period: From 6 months up to 7 days before your boarding date
Refund fee: ・1 week to 1 day before boarding: 50% of the fare
Changes: Changes are possible up to 1 week before the date of boarding if there are vacancies on the desired date and time.
Reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance of the date of use.

Shinhotaka Ropeway Discount Pack

Coupon

Shinhotaka Ropeway offers the “Otoku-pon” set, which includes a return ropeway ticket and facility vouchers that can be used for dining, shopping, or bathing. We look forward to welcoming you!

Ropeway Return Ticket Facility vouchers that can be used for dining, shopping, and bathing

Package Price

Adult 4,500 Yen

Child 2,250 Yen

Save 800 yen for adult and 650 yen for child with this special package!

Purchase Location

Please purchase your ticket at the automatic ticket vending machines at Shinhotaka Onsen Station or Shirakabadaira Station. Tickets are also available online.

*1 Each set includes three 500-yen tickets for adult and two for child. (No change will be given.) Food and shopping tickets can be used at all stores within the Shinhotaka Ropeway and for day-use bathing at Hotel Hotaka.
*Bathing location: Hotel Hotaka is located directly in front of Shinhotaka Onsen Station. (Reception hours: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
* Tickets are non-refundable once used.

A great-value set that
includes both
a ropeway ticket
and a bus ticket

All-in-One Value Ticket

“Okuhida”
All-in-One Value Ticket

Contents of the Set Ticket

1 2-Day Free Pass or 3-Day Free Pass for unlimited rides between Takayama Bus Center and Shinhotaka Ropeway
(For departures from Hirayu Onsen: valid as a 2-Day Free Pass between Hirayu Onsen and Shinhotaka Ropeway)
2 One Return ticket for Shinhotaka Ropeway (both Ropeway No.1 and No.2)
3 Special benefits

Routes: ●Hirayu – Shinhotaka Line
*Valid only on Nohi Bus services.
Sales Locations: ・Takayama Nohi Bus Center
・Hirayu Bus Terminal
・Click here to purchase a mobile ticket
Valid Period: Available all year round
*Except during Shinhotaka Ropeway maintenance periods.
Fares: 2-Day Free Plan
From Takayama:
Adults ¥7,300
Children (elementary school) ¥3,650

From Hirayu:
Adults ¥5,200
Children (elementary school) ¥ 2,600
3-Day Free Plan
From Takayama:
Adults ¥8,000
Children (elementary school) ¥4,000

“Kamikochi & Okuhida”
All-in-One Value Ticket

Contents of the Set Ticket

1 2-Day Free Pass or 3-Day Free Pass for unlimited rides between Takayama Bus Center and Shinhotaka Ropeway
(For departures from Hirayu Onsen: valid as a 2-Day Free Pass between Hirayu Onsen and Shinhotaka Ropeway)
2 One Return ticket for Shinhotaka Ropeway (both Ropeway No.1 and No.2)
3 One return ticket between Hirayu and Kamikōchi
4 Special benefits

Routes: ●Hirayu – Shinhotaka Line
*Valid only on Nohi Bus services.
●Hirayu – Kamikochi Line
Sales Locations: ・Takayama Nohi Bus Center
・Hirayu Bus Terminal
Valid Period: Available during the Kamikochi open season
*Except during Shinhotaka Ropeway maintenance periods.
Fares: 2-Day Free Plan
From Takayama:
Adults ¥10,100
Children (elementary school) ¥5,050

From Hirayu:
Adults ¥8,000
Children (elementary school) ¥ 4,000
3-Day Free Plan
From Takayama:
Adults ¥10,800
Children (elementary school) ¥5,400

Special benefits

A

20% discount on admission to Okuhida Bear Ranch
B

¥200 discount on admission to Hida Great Limestone Cave
※Not available for departures from Hirayu Onsen
D

¥100 discount on admission to Hirayu no Mori (Hirayu Onsen hot spring)
E

At Alps Street Hirayu (Hirayu Bus Terminal), receive a souvenir gift with purchases of ¥1,000 or more
H

Kamikōchi Nature Guide Tour (Kamikōchi Shirakaba Nature School)
Participation fee: Adults ¥1,000⇒¥500

*Only available for holders of the “Kamikōchi–Okuhida All-Inclusive Value Ticket.”
**No reservation required. Duration: approx. 60 minutes. Capacity: about 15 people per tour. Registration will close once full.
**For tour dates and times (4 times daily), please check the website.

Alps Kaidō Hirayu

A healing spot located next to the Hirayu Bus Terminal. Enjoy meals, souvenirs, and a relaxing footbath.

Okuhida Bear Ranch

Over 150 bears, including Asiatic black bears and brown bears, gather here. Spend a fun time watching bears beg for bamboo grass snacks.

Hida Great Limestone Cave

About 250 million years ago, this area was under the sea. The vast limestone cave, stretching over 800 meters, opens up into a mysterious world. Recognized as a “Lover’s Sanctuary”, it is also very popular for couples.

Shinhotaka Ropeway

Renewed on July 15, 2020! Japan’s only double-decker gondola takes you up to an altitude of 2,156 meters above the clouds. Enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of the Northern Alps.

Hirayu no Mori (Hirayu Onsen)

A natural hot spring gushing from the foot of Mt. Norikura. Famous for its 16 open-air baths surrounded by primeval forest.

Kamikōchi

An international mountain resort discovered by British missionary Walter Weston. Delight in the stunning scenery unfolding along the banks of the Azusa River.

For ticket purchases, details, and
inquiries, please click here.

Date & Time-Specified Boarding Service

This service allows you to reserve a specific date and time for your uphill ropeway ride and enjoy priority boarding at the ticket gate (Fare: 300 yen per person, separate regular ropeway ticket required). Tickets are available online up to 30 days before your boarding date and at each station on the day of boarding. You can change your reserved time once on the day of boarding. Available boarding sections may vary depending on the season.

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Disability Discount

Those who present a valid Disability Handbook (Physical Disability Handbook, Rehabilitation Handbook, Welfare Handbook, or Mental Health and Welfare Handbook) or Mirairo ID at the ticket window are eligible for a 50% discount for themselves.
Caregivers may receive a 50% discount for one person only if they present a Physical Disability Handbook, Rehabilitation Handbook, or Welfare Handbook (Type 1) or a Mental Health and Welfare Handbook (Grade 1) and settle the fare together with the holder while accompanying them.