Warm days continued during September, and the colors were a little late, but in October, the morning and evening temperatures dropped to about 5 to 6 degrees Celsius, and the daytime temperatures dropped to 10 to 13 degrees Celsius, resulting in a sudden temperature difference. As of October 14, the peak of the best time to see is expected to continue from next week to the end of October, as the autumn colors of the entire mountain are progressing all at once.
In addition, there are forecasts that the temperature will drop nationwide from the latter half of this week, and it is expected that the season will advance at once.
By the beginning of November, the trees of “Larch” will begin to turn golden near the foot of Naeba Dragondola (elevation 900-1,000m). Larch is a deciduous conifer of the Pinaceae genus Larch, but it is a rare tree with yellow leaves, and its appearance will change to golden from the time when the autumn leaves of the mountains toward the mountaintop are over. When illuminated by the west sun, it shines even more, and you can enjoy an aerial walk on a golden carpet that is different from the colorful autumn leaves.
Naeba Ski Resort is open for sightseeing until November 3rd (Tuesday / holiday), and from the longest 5,481m “Naeba Dragondola” in Japan, Lake Futai shining in emerald green. ), You can enjoy the dynamic scenery of autumn leaves for about 25 minutes one way while gazing at the 360 ° autumn leaves spreading under your eyes.
At Prince Hotels, we have formulated and introduced a new hygiene and disinfection standard, “Prince Safety Commitment,” so that our customers can spend their time comfortably in a safe and clean space.
In this autumn’s Naeba Dragondola business, the number of passengers will be limited to 8 to 4, and employees will wipe the inside of the gondola, disinfect it, and implement new hygiene styles to ensure safety and security. First, we will endeavor to ensure that our customers can use the facilities with peace of mind.
Scenery from Naeba Ski Resort "Naeba Dragondola" (photographed at 10:00 on October 14, 2020)
■ What is Naeba Dragondola?
Boasting the longest length of 5,481m in Japan, it is a gondola that goes up and down about 25 minutes one way.
This autumn, the number of passengers will be reduced from 8 to 4 (4 or more in the case of a group), so you can sit in a private space on the way back and forth and take a leisurely look at the scenery of the autumn leaves. , You can easily enjoy an aerial walk even on rainy days.
In the vicinity of Pillar 14, which is called the most spectacular point, you can experience a sudden descent as if you were jumping into the autumn leaves, and you will be overwhelmed by the vividly colored mountains of Kinshu. In addition, you can enjoy the nature that changes every day as the seasons change, such as the Kiyotsu River where you can heal your heart with the murmuring of the beautiful clear stream and Futai Lake which shines in emerald green. I can.
In addition, there is a spectacular view point overlooking almost the entire section of Dragondola from the vicinity of pillar 31 of the down boarding, and you can see the scenery like the back of a dragon with your own eyes.
[Elevation] Sanroku Station: 921m Summit Station: 1,346m
[Ride time] Approximately 25 minutes
Lake Futai shining in the enerald green
A view overlooking the length of almost the entire section
A magnificent view like jumping into the autumn leaves
Naeba Dragondola Autumn Leaves
■ Mid-late October
The autumn leaves around 1,000 to 1,200 m above sea level begin to color. In the vicinity of Pillars 14 to 24, you can see the scenery surrounded by autumn leaves, the Kiyotsu River where you can heal the murmur of a beautiful clear stream, and the emerald green surrounded by the mountains of Kinshu. In collaboration with “Futaiko”, and near Pillar 31, you can enjoy an aerial walk from Naeba Dragondola, with a view overlooking almost the entire section of Naeba Dragondola.
Naeba Dragondola near the middle
■ Late October-early November
“Larch” at an altitude of 900-1,000m begins to turn golden. Larch is a rare tree that turns yellow despite being a deciduous conifer of the Pinaceae genus Larch, and its appearance will change to golden from the time when the autumn leaves of the mountains toward the summit are over. When illuminated by the west sun, it shines even more, and you can enjoy an aerial walk on a golden carpet that is different from the colorful autumn leaves.
Late October-early November
Naeba Dragondola near the foot of the mountain
