Summer Lift Operations

Goryu Panorama Pack

Famous across Japan, the Hakuba Goryu Alpine Botanical Garden draws people from far and wide. Located on the Alps Daira plateau at the top of the gondola, the garden has over 300 types of alpine flowers and fauna.

The 8 minute ride on the gondola whisks you from 818m above sea level up to 1,515m. From there you can take the Tenbo chairlift to the summit, and then walk along the pathways to enjoy the alpine vegetation.

We recommend setting aside half a day to enjoy this attraction, or a full day if you plan to hike up to Kotomi Yama.

The Panorama Pack includes return trips on the Gondola and Tembo Lift.

The gardens are open from June to October each year, with each month offering a different kind of bloom.

We have discount passes for sale online, or you can come and see us at Hakuba Base Camp and pick some up.

Happo Alpen Line

The Happo Alpen Line is a series of 3 lifts that run a total of 3,445m and takes 40 minutes to get from the base to the top with a vertical difference of 1,060m (that’s right over 1km up to the top). Even in summer it pays to take a warmer layer as the top is usually about 5 degrees cooler than the bottom.

Along the way you have some of the best views of the village, while at the top, the panorama vistas are world class. Combining the Alpen Line with the trek to Happo Ike Pond is one of the must do attractions in Hakuba.

The Alpen Lift Pass covers a return trip on the Gondola, Alpen Quad and Grat Quad lifts and we have discount passes available for sale online or at Hakuba Base Camp.

Iwatake Mountain Resort

The Iwatake Gondola “Noah” whips you from the Iwatake Base area directly to the summit of Iwatake Mountain Resort. The 7 minute ride takes you from 750 meters above sea level up to 1,289. At the summit there are numerous activities. Apart from the stunning 360 degree views, you can take a stroll along the Nezuko no Mori, relax in the Green Park, or head to the Iwatake Mountain Harbor for great views and coffee.

The lift pass covers at return trip. We have discount tickets on sale at Hakuba Base Camp, or purchase them online and have them waiting for you at your accommodation.

Note that these lift passes are not valid for Mountain Biking.

Tsugaike Ropeway

The Tsugaike Ropeway is famous all over Japan. The Gondola is one of the longest in Japan at 4,120meters, and takes you through the slopes of Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort. At the top of the Gondola there is a short walk to the Rope-way, which is a aerial cable-way with only two cars, each carrying up to 70 passengers. The Rope-way carries you up another 1,200meters to get you to the entrance to the hiking paths and also the entrance the trails in the Tsugaike Natural Park.

The fares covers return trips on both the Gondola and Rope-way, as well as entrance to the park. Allow a full day for this activity as the walk through the park has many routes and the scenery is such that you will be stopping for photos often.

We have discount tickets on sale at Hakuba Base Camp, or purchase them online and have them waiting for you at your accommodation.