Kitayatsugatake Ropeway

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The Kitayatsugatake Ropeway is the name of a Japanese aerial lift line in Chino, Nagano, as well as its operator. The company also operates Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort, a ski area served by the line. The company operates Tateshina Kōgen Art Museum at the submontane station as well. Opened in 1967, the line climbs Tateshina Highland, transporting skiers and rime spectators in winter, hikers in other seasons. The observatory has a view of the Yatsugatake Mountains and Southern Alps. ()

Local name: 北八ヶ岳ロープウエイ Coordinates: 36°4'25"N, 138°18'43"E

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Kitayatsugatake Ropeway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Tateshina, Io Dake, Mount Tengu, Togariishi Museum of Jōmon Archaeology.

2.3 miNW
Natural attraction, Volcano, Mountain
Mount Tateshina
59 min walk • Mount Tateshina, standing proudly in the Chino area of Nagano Prefecture, Japan, is a dormant stratovolcano that beckons nature enthusiasts and hikers from all corners of the globe. This geological marvel, part of the Yatsugatake Volcanic Group, rises to an impressive...
6.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Io Dake
156 min walk • Io Dake, located in the southern part of Kyushu, Japan, is an active stratovolcano known for its striking beauty and volcanic activity. Standing at 1,317 meters, Io Dake, also referred to as Mount Io, forms part of the larger Kirishima mountain range, a collection of...
4.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Tengu
115 min walk • Mount Tengu, nestled in the heart of Japan, stands as a testament to the country's profound connection with volcanic landscapes. This dormant stratovolcano, part of the Tengu volcanic group, offers not just geological intrigue but also a wealth of cultural significance.
6 miSW
History museum, Museum, Archaeological museum
Togariishi Museum of Jōmon Archaeology, Chino
154 min walk • The Togariishi Museum of Jōmon Archaeology is a municipal museum located in the city of Chino, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, specializing in artifacts of the Jōmon period.
4.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Northern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group
115 min walk • Northern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group is a volcanic group of stratovolcanoes and lava domes located in Nagano Prefecture on Honshū in Japan.
4.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Neishi
123 min walk • Mount Neishi is a 2,603m mountain on the border of Chino and Koumi of Nagano in Japan. This mountain belongs to Northern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group.
1.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Yoko
27 min walk • Mount Yoko also Mount Kita Yoko, is an active lava dome located in the Northern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group of the Yatsugatake Mountains, Honshū, Japan. Mount Yoko has shown the most recent activity and is now considered an active volcano. It last erupted about 800 years ago.
4.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Nyū
104 min walk • Mount Nyū is a stratovolcano of the Northern Yatsugatake Volcanic Group in Koumi, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. This mountain is part of the Yatsugatake-Chūshin Kōgen Quasi-National Park.
4.8 miNW
Town
Tateshina
122 min walk • Tateshina is a town located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2019, the town had an estimated population of 7,147 in 2834 households, and a population density of 110 persons per km². The total area of the town is 66.87 square kilometres. Tateshina is famous for its apple orchards.