Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway/Alpine Plant Garden, Alp no Sato

湯沢高原ロープウェイ

Superb View of the Town of Echigo-Yuzawa

  At the Yuzawa Kogen Alp no Sato, you can enjoy various outdoor activities including trekking, walking, and a zip-line adventure.
  The ropeway connects Echigo-Yuzawa Station with Alp no Sato in just seven minutes. At 1,300meters long, it is one of the world’s biggest ropeways, and has a capacity of 166 passengers.
  The boarding station is at a convenient location near JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station and the hot spring area.
  Alp no Sato is an altitude of 1,000 meters, and features a garden made with rocks, as well as 200 rare species of alpine plants you would normally only see at highlands around 2,500 meters above sea level. You can also enjoy the summer bobsleigh, mini-go carts, and a variety of events at the peak. There are several restaurants too, so come and try some with your family!

【Italian Restaurant “Alpina”】
  This European chalet-style restaurant has a clean and relaxing interior, and offers delicious cuisine that you can enjoy in front of the breathtaking scenery.
(Business Hours: 9:30A.M. to 4:00P.M. Tel.: 025-784-4682)

General Information

Address新潟県南魚沼郡湯沢町大字湯沢490
Directions●10 minutes on foot from the west exist of JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen
●5 minutes by car from Yuzawa IC on the Kanetsu Expressway
Car Park●10 minutes on foot from the west exist of JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station on the JR Joetsu Shinkansen
●5 minutes by car from Yuzawa IC on the Kanetsu Expressway
Opening Times【Ropeway】
●Period: Late April to Mid-November
●Business Hours: 8:40A.M. to 5:00P.M.
(Operation Frequency: Every 20 minutes)
●Closed: No closed days during open season

【Fall Foliage Season】
Mid-October to Early November
Prices【Round Trip】
●Adults: \2,400(Elementary school students and younger \1,200)

Contact

NameYuzawa Kogen Panorama Park
Telephone Number025-784-3326
Website