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Mt. Naeba is one of the most popular ski areas in Japan and attracts an impressive number of visitors each year. It is also home to the Dragondola, Japan’s longest gondola at 5,481 meters, and the Tashiro Ropeway, boasting the country’s highest ground clearance at 230 meters, which are both operational during the autumn foliage season. Shuttle buses and walking paths connect the two, allowing visitors to enjoy a breathtaking journey that combines these two top attractions surrounded by stunning autumn colors.
On Japan’s longest gondola, the Dragondola, visitors can enjoy an exhilarating 25-minute one-way ride through a vibrant world of autumn foliage. Immerse yourself in the series of powerful landscapes as you plunge down steep, colorful slopes toward the Kiyotsu River like a roller coaster, then glide past spectacular views of the emerald-green Lake Futai. On the other hand, the Tashiro Ropeway offers a breathtaking moment at its midpoint, where you'll soar 230 meters above the ground. From the summit station, you’ll be treated to unforgettable sweeping panoramic views of Lake Tashiro and the majestic Mount Tanigawa.
Address: 202 Mikuni, Yuzawa-machi, Minami-Uonuma-gun, Niigata
TEL: 025-789-2211
If you want to enjoy the autumn foliage of Mt. Naeba, staying at the Naeba Prince Hotel is a convenient way to do so. The Dragondola's base station can be accessed on foot, and a shuttle bus runs to the Tashiro Ropeway. Enjoy delicious meals and hot springs at the hotel located in the midst of the great outdoors. On-site activities for children are also available.

Yuzawa in Niigata Prefecture, home to Mt. Naeba, has an abundance of delicious traditional local cuisine. You can savor these regional specialties at restaurants around the area, including near the base station at Echigo-Yuzawa Station.
The surrounding area is filled with unique outdoor experiences that can be enjoyed in nature and spots with rich local color. Be sure to stop by once you're done soaking in the beautiful autumn foliage.


Dragondola: Naeba Ski Resort Day Trip Ski Center “Schnee”
202 Mikuni, Yuzawa-machi, Minami-Uonuma-gun, Niigata
Tashiro Ropeway: Kagura Ski Resort Tashiro Ropeway Base Station
1066 Mikuni, Yuzawa-machi, Minami-Uonuma-gun, Niigata