All Reviews of Akechidaira Lookout / Akechidaira Ropeway[Temporarily Closed]

After boarding the Akechidaira Ropeway in Nikko, the scenery outside the window unfolded layer by layer as the cabin slowly made its way into the mountains.

The mountains were covered in a mix of green, yellow, and red, as if someone had accidentally spilled paint across the entire landscape. It wasn't deliberately arranged, yet it was beautiful just as it was.

Along the way, we watched the maple leaves change color with the elevation, gradually shifting from small scenes right before our eyes to a sweeping mountain landscape. At that moment, you can't help but slow down and take in all of fall. Nikko's red maple leaves really are best enjoyed from the mountains.

In Nikko, the Akechidaira Lookout was another stop I was really looking forward to! As the ropeway slowly climbed the mountain, the scenery became more and more expansive. From high above, you can take in the valleys, forests, and distant mountains all at once.

The ropeway ride isn’t very long, but watching the scenery change outside the window was still very interesting. Especially when the weather is good, the sweeping mountain views are truly beautiful and make for great photos.

After reaching the lookout, you can appreciate Nikko’s natural scenery even more. The views between the valleys are spectacular and completely different from the temples and shrines in the city. Standing high above with the wind blowing feels really refreshing.

The view from the observatory is super wide. You can see both Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji at the same time. Awesome spot for taking in the scenery.

Looking out from the observation deck, the whole valley was covered in red autumn leaves. It was an amazing sight!

After taking the ropeway up to the platform, the view is amazing. You can see Lake Chuzenji, Mount Nantai, and Kegon Falls. There are a lot of people riding the ropeway, so it's best to avoid weekends if you can.