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.
It is nice up there. But do check the weather before going othewise there won't be much of a view. The ropeway ride is very short but scenic. There are places to walk around easily at the summit.
Newly renovated ropeway
Plenty of spaces at the top, connected to trekking trails
Unfortunately the weather was bad on the day I visited there.
There is live camera on official website, please do check before going there!
I went there during summer, lots of mosquitoes, remember to bring mosquitoes repellent!
We couldnt go to Kamikochi because of the weather and came upon this place by chance.We were lucky to be the only ones here. The cafe at the middle station has good bread and pastry. Beautiful ride up with nice treks at the top.
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!
