Hakkaisan Ropeway Niigata Prefecture - A mesmerizing view dancing across the autumn skies in Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts - Prince Hotels & Resorts

Stunning 360-degree panoramic view stretching all the way to the sea

Mount Hakkai, a sacred mountain with legends dating back to the 7th century, has long been revered as a place of worship. Throughout the year, it reveals the beauty of nature in its purest form, but autumn is especially breathtaking. The vivid colors blanket the entire landscape, creating a radiant display that invites you to reconnect with the mystical power of nature.

Majestic autumn foliage seen from inside the ropeway and observation deck!

Hiking route for advanced climbers that starts at the summit station towards the top of Mount Hakkai.

A panoramic resort in the sky at an altitude of 1,147 meters

Enjoy an aerial stroll to the summit station aboard an 81-passenger ropeway. From the observation deck, take in spectacular autumn panoramic views stretching across the mountains of the Joshinetsu region and even as far as Sado Island beyond the sea. During this season only, rice balls made with premium Koshihikari rice from Minamiuonuma are offered at the restaurant.

A special ropeway service is available in the early morning for enjoying the sea of clouds and mountain climbing.

Stay at the Prince Hotel

Naeba Prince Hotel

Address: 202 Mikuni, Yuzawa-machi, Minami-Uonuma-gun, Niigata
TEL：025-789-2211

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Staying at the Naeba Prince Hotel is recommended for those who wish to experience the Hakkaisan Ropeway. About an hour’s drive away lies another famous autumn foliage spot. You can enjoy distinct breathtaking fall landscapes at both Naeba and Tashiro. The hotel offers a wide range of facilities, including restaurants, surrounded by stunning scenery, to ensure that you have a comfortable stay.

Savor seasonal delicacies with delicious local cuisine

The area is famous for its premium rice and local sake, nurtured by abundant meltwater and fertile land. Known as a land of pristine water, it is also home to the sake brewery that produces the nationally renowned sake “Hakkaisan”.

Onigiri-ya

This farm-owned store offers rice balls made with high-quality, 100% Koshihikari rice from Shiozawa, delivering a distinctly superior taste.
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Hakkaisan Minna no Shain Shokudo

Hakkai Brewery's popular corporate cafeteria is open to the public only during lunch time. It uses local ingredients as much as possible, focusing on health and nutritional balance. The daily set meals are hearty and satisfying.
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Hakkai Kaikan

A famous soba restaurant located within the shrine office of Hakkai Shrine. Their handmade soba noodles use funori (a type of seaweed) and wild burdock leaves as binding agents. The tempura made from seasonal vegetables and homemade side dishes are also very popular.
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Activities and sightseeing spots

Known for its rice and sake production, this area is surrounded by rich natural beauty and traditional rural landscapes. You'll also find many cultural experience spots unique to this snowy region, offering a deeper look into its heritage and way of life.

Uonuma no Sato

A cultural complex operated by Hakkaisan Brewery, offering a full experience of snow country life and traditions. It features a sake brewery, farm, shrine, restaurants, and more—perfect for immersing yourself in the local lifestyle.
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Agricore Echigo Winery

Enjoy unique, one-of-a-kind wines made from Niigata-grown grapes and aged using a traditional snow cellar (yukimuro) storage method.
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Uonuma Jozo

A popular tourist spot where you can tour a facility specializing in koji amazake (sweet fermented rice drink), and relax or shop at the café, mini-theater, and curated shop with regional goods located within the premises.
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Basic information

Hakkaisan Ropeway

Altitude (summit): Approx. 1,147 m
Total length: Approx. 2,217 m
Capacity: 81 passengers
Duration: Approx. 7 minutes each way

Operating season: April 26 (Sat) – November 16 (Sun), 2025
Ropeway operating hours: 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. (last downhill ride at 4:30 P.M.)
Ropeway fare: •April 26 (Sat) – September 30 (Tue), 2025
Adults: Round trip 2,800 yen
Children (ages 6–12): Round trip 1,700 yen
*Infants: Free for one child per accompanying adult (child fare applies for additional infants)

•October 1 (Wed) – November 16 (Sun), 2025
Adults: Round trip 3,000 yen
Children (ages 6–12): Round trip 1,900 yen
*Infants: Free for one child per accompanying adult (child fare applies for additional infants)
Ticket counter: Inside the Hakkaisan Ropeway Base Station
1610 Yamaguchi, Minamiuonuma-shi, Niigata