Shinhotaka and Okuhida become winter wonderlands this time of year!

Enjoy views of the Japanese Northern Alps! 
Ride a double-decker ropeway up the mountain. 
Snow corridors near Nishi-Hotakaguchi Station.
Ride the epic double-decker gondola into Japan’s Northern Alps and take in all the breathtaking snowy scenery all around you. At the top, warm up with some tasty snacks and hot drinks while enjoying the views!
While you are in the area, don’t miss the adventures available only in winter!
- Wander through the snow corridor, a maze of paths lined with snow walls up to 3 meters high!
- Go snowshoeing through pristine forests blanketed in fresh white snow.
- After all that snowy exploring, it’s time to relax in the open-air hot springs of nearby Okuhida Hot Spring Village!
There’s no better way to experience a Japanese winter day!


