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Kitaakita, Akita / 森吉山阿仁ゴンドラ

Mt. Moriyoshi Ani Gondola

A 6-seat gondola that climbs to 1,167 m on Mt. Moriyoshi, known for alpine flowers in summer and rime-covered "snow monster" trees from early January to early March.

A huge rounded boulder on a rock pillar, with snowy slopes and distant mountains
Kanmuri-iwa rock near Moriyoshi ShrinePhoto: Photo AC · Terms of use · Source

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

0

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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A short summary made from the official facts below. Check the rows for details.

Getting there
Train
Admission
Paid (see the price below)
Closing days
Has closing days (see below)
Booking
Some things need booking (see the rows below)

Before you go

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Opening hours

June 6 - September 27, 2026: 8:45-16:00 (last ascent 15:30); October 3 - November 3: 8:45-15:30 (last ascent 15:00).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Closed

Closed on weekdays from August 18 to October 3.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Admission

Round trip: adults 2,000 yen, elementary pupils 900 yen; one way: adults 1,600 yen, pupils 600 yen. Small children free; group rates available.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Getting there

The Moriyoshi shuttle (reservation required) runs from Aniai Station to the ski area.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Not yet confirmed

Parking, Payment, Accessibility

we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.

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Address: Kitaakita, Akita (Japanese address: 秋田県北秋田市阿仁鍵ノ滝79-5)

Official site: https://www.aniski.jp/mtmoriyoshi/

Location

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Nearby spots

Distances are straight-line distances, not travel distances.

Crowds

Busiest season

Rime-ice viewing from early January to early March; snowshoes are lent free near the summit station exit (limited numbers).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on a tourism board site
Not yet confirmed

Crowd level, Best time to visit, Peak time, Busiest days

no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.

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