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Aomori, Aomori / 八甲田ロープウェー

Hakkoda Ropeway

A 10-minute ride up Mt. Tamoyachi in the Hakkoda range for autumn leaves, alpine wetlands and, in winter, snow monsters (rime-covered trees).

Autumn-coloured forest on the Hakkoda mountains, with conifers in front
Autumn colours in the Hakkoda mountains (photo taken October 2017)Photo: あおもりくま (Aomorikuma) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized) · License · Source

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Getting there
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Admission
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Closing days
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Opening hours

Mar to early Nov: first car 9:00, last up 16:20, last down 16:40. Mid-Nov to Feb: last up 15:40, last down 16:00. Every 15-20 min; about 10 min one way. In October 2026 the first car runs earlier: 8:30 on weekdays, 8:15 on weekends and holidays (may change with the weather).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Closed

Closed for maintenance in early November every year. In 2026 there is no service from November 8 to 17 (maintenance) and November 18 to 20 (power works; the facility is closed on those days). Also closed May 25-31, 2027, for maintenance (planned). No service in winds of 25 m/s or more, or in stormy weather.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Admission

From August 1, 2026: adults (junior high and above) 1,550 yen one way, 2,500 yen return; children (elementary) 450 / 700 yen; preschool free. Groups of 20+: adults 1,450 / 2,300 yen. With a disability certificate: adults 600 / 950 yen, children 350 / 550 yen (one companion pays the same if the certificate is Class 1 / Grade 1).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Getting there

JR bus from Aomori Station to "Hakkoda Ropeway-eki-mae": about 60 min in summer, 80 min in winter, 1,290 yen one way. By car about 24 km from Aomori city (Route 103), 19 km from Aomori-Chuo IC. No taxis wait at the station.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Parking

Free car park at the base station (about 350 spaces).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Accessibility

Wheelchair users can ride the ropeway and move around near the summit station. Both stations have elevators for people with disabilities, accessible toilets and wheelchairs available.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
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Address: Aomori, Aomori (Japanese address: 青森県青森市荒川寒水沢1-12)

Official site: https://hakkoda-ropeway.jp/

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Autumn leaves from late September to late October, best seen from the ropeway around October 10. Mid-October is busy, with waits of up to about 90 minutes in past years.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

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Visiting respectfully

  • RulesNo pets of any size (guide and assistance dogs allowed).Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
  • Local etiquetteNo coin lockers; the ticket windows at both stations keep bags for 200 yen each. A round trip takes at least about 30 min, or 1 to 1.5 hours with the summit trail (Hakkoda Gode Line). There is no hiking route from the summit station down to the base. Use winter tyres from November to April.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

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