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Travel
2021.10.03
A 15-minute drive from the new Chubu Odan Expressway “Minobuyama IC”, the “Minobuyama Ropeway” has a large panorama that is completely red and yellow during the autumn leaves season from late October to mid-November. A superb view spreads out.
This time, the “Minobusan Ropeway Autumn Leaves Campaign” is available only for those who live in Yamanashi, Shizuoka, and Nagano prefectures. It will be held specially from October 1st (Friday) to October 31st (Sunday), 2021.
In addition, “Minobusan Ropeway” introduced a new gondola for the first time in 40 years from February this year, and you can enjoy the autumn leaves spreading under your eyes from the large panoramic glass near your feet.
| Period: | October 1st (Friday) -October 31st (Sunday), 2021 |
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| Target audience: | Residents of Yamanashi, Shizuoka and Nagano |
| Fares: | Adults (junior high school students and above) Round-trip fare 1,500 yen → 1,200 yen (300 yen discount) Children (4 years old to elementary school students) Round-trip fare 750 yen → 375 yen (half price) |
| Condition: | When purchasing a ticket, please present your driver’s license, insurance card, or other information that indicates that you live in the target prefecture at the counter. |
Minobusan Ropeway Basic Information
| Operating hours: | 8: 40-16: 00 (last descent 16:40) * Operates every 20 minutes (temporary operation depending on congestion) * Business hours may be shortened to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection. Please see the website for details. |
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| Time required: | About 7 minutes one way |
| Fares: | Round trip: Adults 1,500 yen, Children 750 yen One-way adult 860 yen, child 450 yen |
| Access: | (1) By car ・ 15 minutes from the Chubu Odan Expressway “Minobuyama IC” ・ 20 minutes from Chubu Odan Expressway “Shimo Onsen Hayakawa IC” or “Nanbu IC” via National Highway No. 52 (2) For trains and high-speed buses ・ 12 minutes by bus from JR Minobu Line / Minobu Station, 15 minutes on foot from “Minobuyama” bus stop ・ From Shinjuku Station, take the Chuo Express Bus for 3 hours and 20 |
| TEL: | 0556-62-1081 |
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