Tokyu Resorts & Stay has started operating the “Urabandai Autumn Foliage Ropeway” to enjoy the autumn foliage of Bandai, Adatara, and Nishi-Azuma Mountains, Japan’s 100 most famous mountains, in Bandai-Asahi National Park. The ropeway runs from October 1 to November 6.
The autumn foliage at Grandeco Resort in Bandai-Asahi National Park begins to change color in late September with the native beeches, maples, and poison ivy near the top of the mountain, and the deciduous pine trees around the foot of the mountain turn golden by late October. Along with the autumn leaves, visitors can enjoy magnificent views of Japan’s 100 most famous mountains such as Bandai, Adatara, and Nishi-Azuma, as well as Lake Inawashiro.
The ropeway travels from the foot station (elevation 1010 m) to the summit station (elevation 1390 m), a difference in elevation of 380 m and a distance of 2392 m, in 15 minutes one way, and pets such as dogs and cats can ride together.
Hours of operation are from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Fees are 1,800 yen for junior high school students and older, 1,400 yen for 4-year-olds to elementary school students, and 1,000 yen for pets.
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