Yahikoyama Ropeway

弥彦山ロープウェイ

Embark on a scenic 1-kilometer aerial journey with the enormous Echigo Plain spreading out below.

The Yahikoyama Ropeway connects the base and summit of Mt. Yahiko on a 5-minute aerial journey with views of the Echigo Plain below. It departs from the village of Yahiko, known for Yahiko Shrine, one of Niigata’s most revered spiritual hubs; and as the site of many hot springs. It’s also a fantastic place to see cherry blossoms in spring and colorful foliage in autumn.

After visiting the shrine, you can walk or take a free shuttle bus to the ropeway base station. The gentle sloped path from the shrine grounds to the station bristles with rich greenery, granting a peaceful forest bathing experience. After arriving at the summit station, walk 15 minutes to Goshinbyo Shrine, which is believed to bring blessings in marriage. Take a moment to relish the invigorating mountain air and spiritual atmosphere of the 634-meter-high mountain. Also near the summit station is Yahiko Summit Park, which contains a panoramic restaurant and a 100-meter-tall revolving lookout lift called the Panorama Tower, both presenting breathtaking panoramas of the Echigo Plain, Sea of Japan, and Sado Island.
*The Panorama Tower is closed in winter.

Area: Yahiko and Sanjo Area

Category: Nature and Scenery

General Information

Address	新潟県西蒲原郡弥彦村弥彦2898
Directions	20-minute walk from Yahiko Station (JR Yahiko Line) 25-minute drive from the Sanjo-Tsubame IC on the Hokuriku Expressway. 10-minute walk from the carparks around Yahiko Shrine.
Car Park	Lots of parking available nearby.
Opening Times	8:45 am - 5:00 pm 9:00 am - 4:10 pm (Dec-March) *Timetable may change due to the weather. Please check the official website before visiting.
Prices	[Adults] Round Trip: 1,500 yen One-Way: 800 yen [Children] Round Trip: 750 yen One-Way: 400 yen