The Gozaisho Ropeway boasts one of the largest scales in Japan. From the mountaintop, you can enjoy views of Nagoya, Ise Bay, and Chubu Centrair International Airport on the opposite shore. This article introduces how to access the Gozaisho Ropeway from Nagoya by train and bus.
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1. Gozaisho Ropeway by train or bus
Access by train or bus is easy from both Nagoya Station (Aichi Prefecture) and Namba Station (Osaka Prefecture).
This time, we will introduce how to access the Gozaisho Ropeway from Kintetsu Nagoya Station (Aichi Prefecture) .
If you want to save money on both trains and ropeways, try the Kintetsu Rail Pass .
[Route] Kintetsu Nagoya Station → Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station (transfer) → Kintetsu Yunoyama Onsen Station Fare: 1,030 yen for adults, 520 yen for children
1. From Kintetsu Nagoya Station, take the train to Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station . It only goes in one direction, so you won't get lost. We recommend taking the express train ! An additional fare (520 yen) is required to travel from Kintetsu Nagoya Station to Yokkaichi Station on the Kintetsu Limited Express. The express train has no additional fare and takes just 33 minutes, so it's not much different from the limited express train. Semi-express and local trains take longer.
Kintetsu Nagoya Station Information
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2. Get off at Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station, transfer to the Yunoyama Line, and head to the last stop , Yunoyama Onsen Station . The Yunoyama Line is on platforms 5 and 6. The journey takes 26 minutes.
Information on Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station
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3. Once you arrive at Kintetsu Yunoyama Onsen Station, take the Mie Kotsu bus from bus stop number 1 to "Yunoyama Onsen Gozaisho Ropeway Front . " The journey takes 10 minutes and costs 460 yen .
④ Once you get off at Mie Kotsu's "Yunoyama Onsen Gozaisho Ropeway," you'll see the Gozaisho Ropeway, one of Japan's largest ropeways, stretching over Mount Gozaisho. The impressive scale of the ropeway and the historical and atmospheric "Yunoyama Onsen Town" will also lift your spirits on your journey. The ropeway ride takes 15 minutes, so while it's understandable you want to get on quickly, it's best to use the restroom first.
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