Zao Ropeway

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This is a ropeway operating at Zao Onsen, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, running from Zao Sanroku Station in Zao Onsen town to Juhyo-Kogen Station, and from Juhyo-Kogen Station to Jizo Sanchou Station in Zao Jizoson. Winter season demand is high from skiers who want transport and visitors to the Juyo Light Up Event, and in summer it is used by many mountain climbers. By using a gondola named “Funitel” one can have a pleasant ride without any harsh humps or bumps. In all four seasons, from autumn leaves to frost-covered trees to new spring ones, a visitor can enjoy all of the splendid nature Zao has to offer.

Spot details

Address: Yamagata Pref. Yamagatashi Zaouonsen 229-3 Map
Area: Murayama Area
Phone: 0236949518
Hours: [Sanroku Line] 8:30-17:00
[Mountain Summit Line] 8:45-16:45
Closed: Scheduled to be suspended for maintenance after May GW, Early Sep., Mid-Nov. (confirmation required)
Fees: [Round trip to Jizo Sancho Station] Adult 3,500yen, Child 1,800yen
[Round trip to Juhyo Kogen Station] Adult 1,800yen, Child 900yen
Parking Lot: Available(130spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, UnionPay)
Smoking: Not available (Only electronic cigarettes etc. are available in the smoking hut. Not available inside and outside the station building.)
Wi-Fi: Available(FREE Wi-Fi)
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 29, 2020 (Information as of May 21, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 3,001-5,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Possible (4Monday-11Monday only, small pets only, child fee Friday, cage required)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Great place to visit

Reviewed : 2022.12.04

Its one of great sightseeing spot either autumn or winter. Sunset at Juhyo Kogen station is the best.Cable car is very well organized.It must visit place in Zao
Beautiful Autumn Foliage Seen From the Heavens

Reviewed : 2022.11.22

We went for the fall colors at the end of October. ¥1800 for halfway up and back again (2 section trip). We took the gondola about one hour before closing so the afternoon sun would shine through...
Great way to see the area

Reviewed : 2021.03.30

Our experience was fun and smooth. The ticket is a bit expensive for a round way trip but the view was wonderful and it’s a good way to get to the top and access the crater lake. The Ropeway is very...