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.
Last official check
25 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
24 Dec 2026
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 the official site- Closed
Closed on weekdays from August 18 to October 3.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official 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 the official site- Getting there
The Moriyoshi shuttle (reservation required) runs from Aniai Station to the ski area.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
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- Payment
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- Accessibility
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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/
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- Crowd level
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- Best time to visit
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- Peak time
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- Busiest days
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- 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 the official site- Latest traveler report
- None yet
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Verification log
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://akita-fun.jp/spots/327Hours, fees, access, seasons and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Official website · https://www.aniski.jp/mtmoriyoshi/Hours read from the official site.