Ropeway, etc. Spots in Hokkaido Area

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Hokkaido
- Japan
- Hokkaido / Tohoku
  
  Hokkaido
  
  Aomori
  
  Iwate
  
  Miyagi
  
  Akita
  
  Yamagata
  
  Fukushima
- Kanto
  
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  Gunma
  
  Saitama
  
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  Tokyo
  
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- Koshinetsu / Hokuriku
  
  Niigata
  
  Toyama
  
  Ishikawa
  
  Fukui
  
  Yamanashi
  
  Nagano
- Tokai
  
  Gifu
  
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  Aichi
  
  Mie
- Kinki
  
  Shiga
  
  Kyoto
  
  Osaka
  
  Hyogo
  
  Nara
  
  Wakayama
- Chugoku
  
  Tottori
  
  Shimane
  
  Okayama
  
  Hiroshima
  
  Yamaguchi
- Shikoku
  
  Tokushima
  
  Kagawa
  
  Ehime
  
  Kochi
- Kyushu / Okinawa
  
  Fukuoka
  
  Saga
  
  Nagasaki
  
  Kumamoto
  
  Oita
  
  Miyazaki
  
  Kagoshima
  
  Okinawa

Category

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Experience / Training / Vehicle

Ropeway, etc.

Mt. Hakodate Ropeway

4.0

1055 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Motomachi 19-7

The ropeway at Mt. Hakodate is about a ten-minute walk from the Jujigai tram stop and about ten minutes by car from Hakodate Station and right next to the ruins of the Nambujinya encampment. The gondolas are large with seating for 125 people, and have two stations, one at the base of the mountain and also at the peak observatory station. The top speed is seven meters per second and the top of the 334-meter-high mountain is reached in about three minutes. The beautiful seasonal scenery from the observatory deck at the summit and night view of Hakodate is highly regarded as the world's best and is a representative of tourism in the city. It is often crowded for an hour or two after sunset with people visiting to see the night view.

The car park is next to the doorway station . Do come early as it gets filled up quickly then you will be directed to park elsewhere. Cost:200 yen per hour . Payment station is right at exit of car...
Daisetsuzan Sounkyo-Kurodake Ropeway

4.0

349 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Kamikawa-gun Kamikawacho Sounkyo

"This ropeway joining the Sounkyo Hot Spring with Mt. Kurodake sits as the front entrance to Daisetsuzan National Park. The large-scale gondola fits 101 people, and takes you up to the fifth station of Mt. Kurodake. If you continue on by taking the lift, you can get up to the seventh station at an elevation of 1520 meters. It is used by both casual tourists, and mountain climbers headed for the peak. It takes seven minutes one-way, and comes at 20-minute intervals. On days with good weather, you can get above the ""cloud sea"" and see the Mt. Daisetsuzan Mountain Range."

This famous ropeway in the Sounkyo Hot Spring area facilitate travel up Mt. Kurodake. It is at the front entrance to Daisetsuzan National Park region. The large-scale gondola fits 101 people and...
MT. MOIWA ROPEWAY

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Fushimi 5-3-7

This aerial tram traverses directly into the center of Mt. Moiwa from where a spectacular view of Sapporo's night scape can be seen. The glassed-in gondolas hold up to 66 passengers, yet a panoramic view of the virgin woodlands, downtown Sapporo, and even as far as Ishikari Bay can be seen during the day, making for an exhilarating 'walk through the air.' The scenic night view of Sapporo, selected as one of Japan's new top 3 cities for night views, is also recommended. One can transfer onto the Maurice car to proceed to the peak of Mt. Moiwa.
Niseko Annupuri Gondola

4.0

119 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Abuta-gun Niseko Cho Niseko 485

The gondola runs within the Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area, and the 10-minute one-way trip takes you from the base of the mountain to the 1,000-meter-high summit, where you can enjoy magnificent views of Mount Yotei, Lake Toya, Mount Usu, and Eruption Bay. You and your dog can also ride together on the gondola if you use a leash or kennel.

Great little resort easily accessible by bus or you can ski across (weather Pending) from Niseko. A cute stop halfway down the mountain is a cafe where you can have lunch or a drink. Pretty small...
Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway

3.5

3 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Otarushi Mogami 2-16-15

The ropeway connects Mt. Tengu, the symbol of Otaru, from the foot of the mountain to the summit in about four minutes. In the daytime you can see views of Otaru City looking like a miniature garden below, Otaru port and Ishikari Bay, and on clear days you can see as far Mt. Shokanbetsu and the Shakotan Peninsula. The observation deck at the summit has been awarded one star in the Michelin Green Guide to Japan. In the evening, you can enjoy the beautiful night views of Otaru, said to be one of the top three night views in Hokkaido. Enjoy a nostalgic evening with views over the city like jewels sparkling in the night.

Cool little ski area. Some quite challenging terrain to be found. Also nice bit of gentle area for learners. Easy access on a bus from Otaru.
Daisetsuzan Asahidake Ropeway

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Kamikawa-gun Higashi-kawacho Asahidake Onsen

This ropeway connects Asahidake Onsen (1,100 meters above sea level) to the Fifth Station at 1,600 meters above sea level. It is located at the foot of Asahidake, the highest peak in Hokkaido. Visitors can enjoy a massive 360-degree panorama over the course of this ten-minute air walk. The ropeway is one of the main sightseeing spots in Asahidake, where visitors can enjoy views of the changing seasons, such as the white skunk cabbage and the melting snow as it flows towards the wetlands in the spring, and see the alpine plants in full bloom on the summit of the mountain in the summer. Of all of the views the ropeway has to offer, the most popular is the scenic views reminiscent of spilled paint covering the mountain when the leaves turn red in the autumn. And in the winter, natural phenomena such as diamond dust and sun pillar may occur, which draw many cameramen who come to capture these moments.
Usuzan Ropeway

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Usugunsoubetsuchou Shouwashinzan 184-5

The Usuzan Ropeway travels back and forth between the Summit Station of Mt. Usu at an elevation of 737 meters located at the south of Lake Toya and the Showa Shinzan Sanroku Station. The windows of the large 106-person gondolas overlook Usu’s rugged mountain surface, and you can enjoy an impressive aerial walk. The one-way trip arrives at the Summit Station in about six minutes. You can enjoy panoramic views that spread out before your eyes from the two observation decks, the Lake Toya Observation Deck and the Usu Crater Basin Observation Deck.
Noboribetsu Onsen Ropeway

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Noboribetsu-shi Noboribetsuonsencho 224
Unkai gondola Sanroku Sta.

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Yufutsu-gun Shimukappu village Tomamu

Travel / Tourism Experience / Training / Vehicle Ropeway, etc.

Hokkaido Areas

Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.