Hakodateyama Gondola — Local services in Takashima

We had an excellent time at Hakodateyama Gondola today (18 Sep 2025), the gondola view was amazing and there's a playground up on the mountain.

Unfortunately I assume because of the rain, many of the inflatable play areas had to be dismantled, but there was still a chair lift operating which brings you up another small mountain which makes the view even more grandiose.

Apart from that, I would like to offer my deepest thanks to Okamoto Sayuri-san and Hitomi-san for assisting us when our car tire went flat at 4pm. We were stranded with no Japan phone number to call the rental company and Sayuri-san graciously lent her phone to us and even helped us communicate with the rental company for 2 hours to facilitate the repair process, it was a lot of effort, and in the end thanks to everyone, we were able to continue our journey.

We really cannot overstate how much gratitude we have for...

Good place if you want to play snow/ski/snowboard.. Need to go further a little bit from Kyoto/Yamashina eki station and took train for Kosei Line until Omi-Maiko.. From there, need to wait again for the train until arrived at Omi-Imazu eki or Omi-Nakashō eki.. Then, from station (Omi-Imazu or Omi-Nakashō), you can took a taxi or bus to go to Hakodateyama Gondala.. Need to pay about 1900 yen for return trip adult and half price for kids above 6 years until...

If you're looking for a ski resort that's not too crowded, then this is the place to be! Unlike Biwako Valley, this place is just right. You'll enjoy a more relaxed and serene skiing...