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A stunning new scenic spot where you can easily immerse yourself in the magnificent nature of Oku-Hida.
Located in Shinhotaka Onsen in the Okuhida Onsenkyo area of Takayama City, this ropeway offers a spectacular journey through the skies. From Shinhotaka Onsen Station to Nishihotakaguchi Station, visitors transfer between the First and Second Ropeways to enjoy a 3,200-meter ride with breathtaking alpine views.
Just steps from the upper terminal of the Second Ropeway, Nishihotakaguchi Station, lies Itadaki no Mori.
About 20 meters from the station is the Forest Terrace, surrounded by pristine old-growth forest at an elevation of over 2,000 meters. Here, you can sit on the wooden deck and unwind at a leisurely pace. Another 30 meters ahead is the Forest Counter, where you can sip a drink while watching the ropeway come and go and taking in views toward the Hakusan area.
One of the highlights is the Yari no Kairo (Yari Corridor), a boomerang-shaped deck that juts outward, bringing you face-to-face with the Yari-Hotaka mountain range. From an altitude of 2,000 meters, the sweeping panorama of the Northern Alps is simply awe-inspiring.
More attractions are set to open in the future, including the Oshirabiso no Michi (Oshirabiso Trail), a walking trail through primeval forest, and Nishiho no Odoriba, a photo spot designed to evoke the feeling of traversing rugged alpine ridgelines.
The Yari Corridor, located about 100 meters from the ropeway’s Nishihotakaguchi Station
You can even stand on the netted walkway along the Yari Corridor for a touch of thrill
The Forest Terrace, a relaxing spot surrounded by pristine old-growth forest
During the autumn foliage season, the contrast between the trees and the sky is especially striking
The Second Ropeway features Japan’s only double-decker gondola
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
Brochures and information signs are available in English only. Some facilities, such as ticket vending machines, support English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean.
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Is free Wi-Fi available within the area?
Free Wi-Fi is available in all facilities. The SSID and password are posted inside each building. Please note that signals may not reach outdoor areas.
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Are coin lockers available?
Paid coin lockers are available at Shinhotaka Onsen Station. Items that exceed locker size can be stored for a fee at the shop in Shinhotaka Onsen Station.
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Are there designated smoking areas?
Smoking areas are located outside the entrance at Shinhotaka Onsen Station, on the 2nd-floor terrace at Shirakabadaira Station, and on the 4th floor inside Nishihotakaguchi Station. Itadaki no Mori and the Shinhotaka Ropeway are within a national park-smoking outside designated areas is strictly prohibited.
