Tateyama Ropeway — Attraction in Tateyama

One of the longest Ropeway systems without any middle support system in Japan!

It takes about seven minutes to across 1.7 Kilometers of distance.

The view from the gondola is magnificent. Do make sure line up early for your time slot of the ride to get you a window spot to you can have a good view and taking beautiful pictures.

The ride can be very full in the certain time of the day, specially in the summer months or when the mountain just opens after the...

Another highlight on the Kurobe-Tateyama Alpine route, the 80 pax aerial lift takes 7 minutes to climb 1.6 km up to a height of 2316 m is not too scary. Daikanbo observation deck at end of Tateyama Ropeway is perched at the cliff edge besides a glacier (1 of 3 in Japan). The icy cave opening and scenery from the terrace in the station after climbing up steps is 'breathtaking'. The view which transcended from lush summer forest greenery to alpine glaciers...

The Ropeway is another highligh of the Alpine route. The higher station is actually built beside a glacier. And in early June the scenery changes from snow scape to that of a green forest. The ride is only 7mins so this is the large chance to admire the beauty of the...