Things to do in Chubu, Japan: The Best Transportation

June 10, 2021 Natalie Tallman

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. Oigawa Railway Co.

Excellent
67%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 232 reviews

Oigawa Railway Co.

Oigawa Railway is a railway company which operates steam locomotive(SL) trains almost every day. You can enjoy Japanese antique train trip and a beautiful view from the train.

2. Ontake Ropeway

1 Mitake, Kiso-machi, Kiso-gun 397-0101 Nagano Prefecture +81 264-46-2525 [email protected] http://www.ontakerope.co.jp
Excellent
39%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 33 reviews

Ontake Ropeway

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Noto Satoyama Satoumi Sightseeing Train

Nanao 926-0811 Ishikawa Prefecture +81 768-52-2300 http://satoyama-satoumi-go.net/
Excellent
57%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 35 reviews

Noto Satoyama Satoumi Sightseeing Train

6. Nozawa Onsen Liner

Nozawaonsen-mura, Shimotakai-gun 389-2500 Nagano Prefecture http://www.vill.nozawaonsen.nagano.jp/about/W002H0000094.html
Excellent
58%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
0%
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Nozawa Onsen Liner

Reviewed By TR4prez - Greater London, United Kingdom

We used this service between IIyama Shinkansen station to Nozawa Onsen village. It costs 600Y one way and is a good service. It drops you at the Chuo bus terminal at Nozawa and you must buy a ticket from the machine in advance.

7. 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.

8. 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
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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.

9. 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.

10. 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

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