Kitayatsugatake Ropeway

This aerial tramway system transports passengers 2.1 kilometers upward through a vertical elevation of 466 meters, reaching the summit station at 2,237 meters above sea level in approximately seven minutes.

The Kitayatsugatake Ropeway began construction in early 1967 and officially opened in July of the same year, serving as a crucial transportation link for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts for over five decades.

The ropeway provides access to hiking trails that connect with traditional Japanese mountain worship practices, where volcanic landscapes hold spiritual significance within regional folklore and cultural traditions.

Large 100-passenger cabins operate year-round with departures every few minutes, while the base station offers 600 parking spaces and convenient access via a 50-minute drive from Suwa Interchange on the Chuo Expressway.

The cable car's panoramic windows offer simultaneous views of four major Japanese mountain ranges including the Southern Alps, Central Alps, Northern Alps, and the complete Yatsugatake Mountain chain during clear weather conditions.

Location: Chino

Inception: 1967

Official opening: July 1967

Website: https://kitayatu.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.07386,138.31242

Latest update: July 23, 2025 15:18