Myoko, Niigata / 妙高高原スカイケーブル
Myoko Kogen Sky Cable
A gondola to the Sky Terrace & Garden at about 1,300 m, looking over Mt. Madarao, Lake Nojiri and Shiga Kogen, with a water basin that mirrors the sky; pets ride free.
Last official check
25 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
24 Dec 2026
Decide before you go
A short summary made from the official facts below. Check the rows for details.
- Getting there
- Train / Car
- Admission
- Paid (see the price below)
- Closing days
- Has closing days (see below)
Before you go
Only facts we confirmed on official sources are shown. Anything else is marked “Not checked yet”.
- Opening hours
Weekdays 8:00-16:00 (last ride up 15:30), weekends and holidays 8:00-16:30 (last up 16:00). The tourism page still shows the 2025 season (July 18 to November 9).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Closed
Closed October 5-9, 2026 for a power outage during electrical work (the Sky Terrace & Garden also closes).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Admission
Adults (junior high and up) 2,500 yen return / 1,900 yen one way; children (elementary) 1,500 / 1,200 yen; under school age free. Pets ride free (up to large dogs).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Getting there
15 minutes by car from Myoko-Kogen Station; 8 minutes by car from Myoko-Kogen IC.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
Car parking available.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Accessibility
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
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Address: Myoko, Niigata (Japanese address: 新潟県妙高市田切216)
Official site: https://akr-sky.com/
Location
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Nearby spots
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Crowds
- Crowd level
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Best time to visit
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- Peak time
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Busiest days
Not checked yet — no official source yet, and not enough traveler reports.
- Busiest season
Autumn colours are from mid to late October.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Latest traveler report
- None yet
Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).
You can check typical busy hours in Google Maps ("Popular times" on the place's page). Open this spot in Google Maps
Visiting respectfully
- RulesMay not run in bad weather.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Verification log
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://niigata-kankou.or.jp/spot/8605Hours, fees, access, cautions and rules, seasons and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Official website · https://akr-sky.com/Hours and closing days read from the official site.