Shinhotaka Ropeway
新穂高ロープウェイ
The Shinhotaka Ropeway is a 3,200-meter-long ropeway in Okuhida Onsen-go, in the mountains of Takayama City. It uses Japan's first double-decker gondola. The ride takes visitors up to an altitude of 2,156 meters, where they can enjoy wide views of the Northern Alps above the clouds.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
April 1 to November 30: 8:30–16:00 (from 8:00 in August and on October weekends/holidays). December 1 to March 31: 9:00–15:30.
- Closed
Open every day, but service may stop for bad weather or regular inspections.
- Admission
Round trip on ropeways No. 1 and No. 2: 3,800 yen for adults, 1,900 yen for children.
Round trip on ropeway No. 2 only: 3,700 yen for adults, 1,850 yen for children.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- The top station is at an altitude of 2,156 meters, so it can be much colder than in town.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- The two-section ropeway takes about 25 minutes to reach the top station.
- The ropeway runs every day except in extreme weather or strong winds.
- Shirakabadaira Station sells light meals, desserts and freshly baked bread.
- Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
- Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Gifu and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Gifu
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:42
- Sunrise06:18
- Dhuhr11:39
- Asr14:33
- Maghrib16:55
- Isha18:21
Times are calculated for Gifu City. Times may differ elsewhere in Gifu.
Places to pray near Shinhotaka Ropeway
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Shinhotaka Ropeway
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Photo: Naokijp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): okuhida.or.jp, mlit.go.jp