Kita Yatsugatake Ropeway
Travel Through the Rarefied Air Of Northern Yatsugatake Mtn. in a 100-person Ropeway Car
The Kita (Northern) Yatsugatake Ropeway whisks travelers 100-people at a time from the 1771-meter Sanroku (Base) Station to the 2237-meter summit station. The 7-minute ride provides a panoramic view of all 3 of Japan's major mountain ranges, the Southern, Central and Northern Alps. Alpine wildflowers are a main attraction from May to August, peaking from the end of June to early July, accessed via a 90-minute walking trail. The ropeway is also popular with climbers headed for Kitayoko-dake Mt.