Things to do in Chubu, Japan: The Best Tramways

January 22, 2022 Misti Hsu

The Chūbu region (中部地方, Chūbu-chihō), Central region, or Central Japan (中部日本) is a region in the middle of Honshū, Japan's main island. Chūbu has a population of 21,715,822 as of 2010.. It encompasses nine prefectures (ken): Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Ishikawa, Nagano, Niigata, Shizuoka, Toyama, and Yamanashi.
Restaurants in Chubu

1. Shin-Hotaka Ropeway

Okuhidaonsengo Kansaka, Shinhodaka, Takayama 506-1421 Gifu Prefecture +81 578-89-2252 http://shinhotaka-ropeway.jp/
Excellent
56%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 994 reviews

Shin-Hotaka Ropeway

Reviewed By nnjerusalem - Tel Aviv, Israel

While planning our trip to Japan, we also wanted to see some of the countryside outside of the big cities. The Shinhotaka Ropeway is a funicular ride to a observation point featuring beautiful snow covered mountains called the Japanese Alps, about 105 minutes from Takayama city. We were staying in a lovely ryokan called Kazeya so for us it was a 15 minute bus ride. The ticket from Takayama will cost around 2300 yen and the cable car to the top another 2700 yen but its a experience well worthwhile. If you combine a stay in a local ryokan you will also enjoy a wonderful Onsen spa.

2. Gozaisho Ropeway

Yunoyama Onsen Komono, Komono-cho, Mie-gun 510-1233 Mie Prefecture +81 59-392-2261 http://www.gozaisho.co.jp/
Excellent
50%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 105 reviews

Gozaisho Ropeway

Spring is an azalea. Summer is a red dragonfly. Autumn turns red. Winter is rime on trees and an icefall. You can enjoy yourself in four seasons.

Reviewed By Adaying - Singapore, Singapore

Went on a sunny Sunday. Crowded with a lot of locals visiting for the autumn viewing of the maple trees. Long queue about an hour to purchase the ticket and join another queue for the ropeway ride. However I followed the wrong crowd went to a boring museum thinking there might be another leg, in the end was just one way up and I missed the exit to the station missing the magnificent view up the mountain. Went down the bottom platform to take photos the view was not bad as well. Very expensive trip due to my own mistake.

3. Tateyama Ropeway

Ashikuraji, Tateyama-machi, Nakaniikawa-gun 930-1406 Toyama Prefecture +81 76-432-2819 https://www.alpen-route.com/enjoy_navi/ropeway/
Excellent
46%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 59 reviews

Tateyama Ropeway

Tateyama Ropeway is running between Daikanbo station and Kurobeko station with 7 minutes. You can enjoy a large panoramic view on the usual ropeway which is no pillar between stations. Especially, the view from the ropeway is so amazing in autumn season(late Sep~ early Oct).

4. Kurumayama Outlook Lift

Kitayama Kurumayama, Chino 391-0301 Nagano Prefecture +81 266-68-2227
Excellent
71%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Kurumayama Outlook Lift

5. Jukkoku Toge Cable Car

1400-20 Kuwahara, Kannami-cho, Tagata-gun 419-0101 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 557-81-6895 http://www.izuhakone.co.jp/jukkoku-cable/
Excellent
29%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 41 reviews

Jukkoku Toge Cable Car

Reviewed By Noriko717 - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

The top of the hill provides you with a wonderful 360 degree view of the ten regions including Mt. Fuji, Sagami Gulf and nearby peninsulas. Tokyo Sky Tree could be seen when the weather is clear.

6. Omuro Mountain Lift

672-2 Ike, Ito 413-0234 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 557-51-0258 http://omuroyama.com/
Excellent
37%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 413 reviews

Omuro Mountain Lift

Extinct for 4,000years,the once-volcanic Omuro(pronounced”oh-muro”)is a must on your visit to ito The chair lift takes you swiftly up to the summit,where views are far and wide…probably the finest panorama in this locality

Reviewed By joynsy - Singapore, Singapore

Beautiful views, I can see why it is protected. Very accomodating staffs as well, who would slow down or stop the lifts completely for the disabled (had some elderly in wheechair). I took that time to admire the coast. A nice 20 minutes walk (with slopes and stairs) around the mountain for a panoramic view. They sold dango at the top as well, I had the mitarashi and shoyu flavour. Fresh off the grill, and perfect for the weather. Toilet on top of the mountain is more pleasant than below by the souvenir store, haha.

7. Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway

1163-1 Azagawa, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0303 Yamanashi Prefecture +81 555-72-0363 http://www.mtfujiropeway.jp/
Excellent
35%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,266 reviews

Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway

Reviewed By IanS4790

Nice trip up on the cable car. Lovely views of the lake and mountains, and the park at the top is very nice too. Though what made it more delightful was the scary/morbid story that they illustrate throughout the place. The story of the Racoon and the Rabbit is the theme of this place (it includes murder, revenge and torture but looks like a kids story – only in Japan ;) We spoke to one person at the Ropeway who had very good English who explained the story to us. It is worth hearing, but maybe not a good one to teach your kids.

8. Shosen Gorge Ropeway

441 Ikaricho, Kofu 400-1217 Yamanashi Prefecture +81 55-287-2111 http://www.shousenkyo-r.jp
Excellent
25%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 149 reviews

Shosen Gorge Ropeway

9. Komagatake Ropeway

759-489 Akaho, Komagane 399-4117 Nagano Prefecture +81 265-83-3107 http://www.chuo-alps.com/
Excellent
41%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 132 reviews

Komagatake Ropeway

10. Yahikoyama Ropeway

2898 Yahiko, Yahiko-mura, Nishikanbara-gun 959-0323 Niigata Prefecture +81 256-94-4141 http://www.hotel-juraku.co.jp/yahiko/index.htm
Excellent
19%
Good
58%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 85 reviews

Yahikoyama Ropeway

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