The longest gondola in Japan offers a beautiful 360-degree view of the city! Why don't you ride the longest gondola in Japan and experience the beautiful autumn in Niigata? Naeba Dragondola】【Tashiro Ropeway】【Naeba Dragondola】【Tashiro Ropeway

  • Niigata
  • Sightseeing
Naeba Dragondola
Suddenly, where do you view the autumn leaves from?
There are many ways to view the autumn leaves, from the foot of the mountains or between the mountains, but this time we would like to introduce the Naeba Dora Gondola and Tashiro Ropeway, where you can enjoy the autumn leaves from the air!

Autumn foliage sightseeing will be open in 2024!

Autumn Foliage Period] October 5, 2024 (Sat) - November 4, 2024 (Mon)
[Operating Hours] 9:00 - 15:00 (last down 16:00)
[Fare] Adults 3,800 yen (tax included)
Elementary school students 2,200 yen (tax included)
Pets 1,000 yen (tax included)
[Fees include]
- Naeba Dora Gondola
- Tashiro Ropeway
・Rakuraku Lift
・Naeba-Tashiro connecting bus

*Fare for Panorama Lift ride is not included.
Up to 1 preschool child is free when accompanied by an adult. (Elementary school student fare applies for two or more children.)
*Pets may be carried in a pet carrier bag (40 cm wide and 80 cm high or less, which can fit in the Dora Gondola). (Except for large dogs.)
*Subject to change without notice.
*Reservations are not accepted.

In fact, you can go around the whole area.

We recommend taking the Naeba Dora Gondola and the Tashiro Ropeway one way each to enjoy the spectacular view from different angles! The Tashiro Ropeway and the Naeba Dragondola are connected by a lift at the top of the mountain and a connecting bus at the foot of the mountain. If you want to fully enjoy the autumn foliage, please take a round trip and enjoy each spectacular view!
Map
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Autumn Foliage Highlights

The best time to view the leaves differs slightly depending on the elevation, so you can enjoy them for a long period of time.
Map of Autumn Foliage Season

Take a walk in the air on the Naeba Dora Gondola!

The longest gondola in Japan connects "Naeba Kogen" and "Tashiro Kogen" in Yuzawa-cho, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture. It takes about 25 minutes one way for a 5.5-km ride. The thrill and power of going up and down repeatedly over an elevation difference of approximately 425 meters is truly breathtaking! And best of all, you can enjoy the beautiful autumn foliage from any angle.
Contrast of autumn leaves and blue sky
The Dragondola cabin seats eight people back-to-back, so you can sit comfortably and enjoy the view. You can enjoy a different view by changing the direction of your seat!
The golden silver grass is a perfect match for the autumn leaves!
The Dragondola 14 pillar area offers magnificent views from a steep, roller-coaster-like incline. You can also see the Kiyotsu River, which leads to Kiyotsukyo Gorge, one of the three largest gorges in Japan!
Proceeding through the autumn leaves

Japan's highest ropeway! Tashiro Ropeway

Tashiro ropeway, the highest ropeway in Japan in terms of instantaneous height above the ground
takes about 10 minutes each way up the 2,175-meter-long ride. The highlight of the Tashiro ropeway is the spectacular view from the highest point in Japan at 230 meters above the ground! There are two see-through floors in the ropeway, allowing visitors to feel the height of 230 meters above the ground right below them.
Triple collaboration of Tashiro ropeway, Futaiko lake and autumn leaves!
Tashiro ropeway surrounded by autumn leaves
When you arrive at the summit station, you can enjoy the magnificent autumn panorama of the Tashiro Plateau, dyed in red and yellow autumn leaves, and the emerald green Lake Tashiro♪.
Magnificent mountains on the Joetsu border and Lake Tashiro
For more information on the best time to see the autumn leaves, please visit 【Naeba Dragondola & Tashiro Ropeway】

How about enjoying the autumn foliage this fall with the two highest ropeways in Japan?

Speaking of Echigo-Yuzawa, Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen is a hot spring! Why don't you satisfy your body and soul with autumn leaves and hot springs? Newly harvested Uonuma Koshihikari rice is also available!
We are looking forward to seeing you all!

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