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Shosenkyo Ropeway
The full splendor of Mt. Fuji in view from Shosenkyo Ropeway.
Over in Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park you’ll find the Shosenkyo Ropeway volleying travelers up to Shosenkyo Gorge, a Nationally Designated Special Place of Scenic Beauty famed as Japan’s most beautiful gorge.
Span the skies to an altitude of 1,058 meters, taking in the wonderous world around in just five minutes. Below, dramatic cliffs and rugged granite rock formations unfold, showcasing the grandeur of nature. The autumn foliage season, peaking around November, is particularly spectacular.
Picture-perfect scenery awaits at the mountaintop Panorama-dai Station, including Ukifuji Plaza, a viewing platform where Mt. Fuji appears to float above the clouds. If you’re looking for a little extra luck in love, be sure to swing by Yakumo Shrine, a coveted hub for potential love and relationships.
From the summit, a 20-minute hike leads to Yasaburo-dake, an iconic vantage point offering panoramic views of Mount Fuji, the Kofu Basin, and the Southern Alps. This site is also revered as a power spot, where visitors can experience the energy radiating from Mt. Fuji.
Highlights
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Located within Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park.
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The summit offers breathtaking viewing spots of Mt. Fuji.
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A 20-minute hike leads to Yasaburo-dake, a popular power spot known for its spiritual energy.
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Small and medium-sized dogs are allowed to ride the ropeway.
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A five-minute glide across the skies to the mountaintop.
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During the autumn foliage season, the landscape is transformed into a breathtaking sea of red, yellow, and orange.
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Light snacks are available for purchase at Panorama-dai Station on the summit.
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Views of Mt. Fuji unfold up at Ukifuji Plaza.
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A 20-minute hike from the viewing platform leads to Yasaburo-dake, offering spectacular panoramic scenery.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Are there foreign-language pamphlets or signs available?
There are no foreign-language pamphlets, but some signs, such as those displaying fees, are available in English.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available at the summit restaurant.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 昇仙峡ロープウェイ
- Postal Code
- 400-1217
- Address
- 441 Ikaricho, Kofu City, Yamanashi
- Telephone
- 055-287-2111
- Closed
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Open year-round
※May suspend operations due to strong winds, snowfall, or severe weather.
※Annual maintenance and inspection closure occurs once per year. - Business Hours
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April 1 – November 30:
First ascent: 9:00am / Last ascent: 5:10pm / Last descent: 5:30pm
December 1 – March 31:
First ascent: 9:00am / Last ascent: 4:10pm / Last descent: 4:30pm
(Runs at 20-minute intervals) - Ticket Prices
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Adults (Junior high school and older): Round trip 1,500yen / One-way 800yen
Children (Elementary school and ages 4–6): Round trip 750yen / One-way 400 yen
Children under 3: Free
Small & medium-sized dogs: Round trip 300yen - Access
- About 40 minutes by car from JR Chuo Line’s Kofu Station.
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)