What other travelers are saying about Shin-Hotaka Ropeway
At this height But you can breathe easily. Don't worry at all. The atmosphere is very good. If anyone goes on a day when the sky is closed and is deciding whether to go or not, I recommend that you go because there are still beautiful things waiting at the top. When we go there the sky is closed, so take a walk on the upper path. It's very beautiful, I recommend it.
The second gondola offers very beautiful views. In the winter I saw snow covered trees and white mountains. At the top there's a viewing deck, a restaurant with pretty nice food especially considering you're on top of a mountain, and some trails for hiking that provide an escape from the crowds. A great experience!
I highly recommend purchasing a combined ticket for transportation and cable car at the Nohi bus station. It offers great value compared to buying them separately.
Before your trip, I suggest checking the weather forecast for the day. I was lucky enough to have clear skies and stunning views like in the picture.
My journey is early on a weekday around 7:00 AM from Takayama station. There were less than 40 people on the cable car, which allowed me to enjoy ample time for taking photos. (Visited on 3 Dec 2024)
If want see some snow during late autumn and early winter. This is a very nice place to visit. Especially if one is driving from Matsumoto to Takayama. Spend almost 4 hours plus here because kids wanna to play with snow. But a gently reminder, it is still cold up there especially it is still quite windy. There is two station and really need to go all the way up to enjoy the best view and experience. Worth the time driving there for the visit. Mid-station does have a very nice cafe with good confectionery and coffee.
Majestic views. When we took the ropeway up, it provided explanation which introduced us to the formation of the mountains. If you visit here during peak seasons there might be delays taking the ropeway back down the mountains.
