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Located in Okuhida Onsengo, Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture, Shinhotaka Ropeway or Shin-Hotaka Ropeway ( 新穂高ロープウェイ )  is a dual-line aerial tramway that brings visitors to the recreational facilities on the Hotaka Mountain Range.  Shin-Hotaka Ropeway  ( 新穂高ロープウェイ ) Shinhotaka Ropeway history Operated by the Okuhi Sightseeing Development , Shinhotaka Ropeway opened sometime in the 1970s. This aerial tramway consists of the following lines - No. 1 Ropeway and (you guessed it right) No. 2 Ropeway. Shinhotaka Ropeway - Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture Map of Shinhotaka Ropeway from their official site . Shin-Hotaka Onsen Station Here's the gondola going up to Nabedairakogen Station Nabadairakogen Station Sangakukan Shinhotaka Visitor Center A great place to rest is at Sengoku Park An outdoor footbath near Shirakabadaira Station No. 1 Ropeway starts from Shinhotakaonsen Station which is found at an altitude of 1,117 meters at the western side of

Day 17 June 2, 2018 Gifu - Nagano Road Trip Day 3 Ohayou ! Gotta love the weather here in Okuhida Onsen Village in Takayama City today. The clear and sunny skies are perfect for our itinerary today which are mostly outdoor destinations.  Good morning from Nakaokogen Hotel Kazaguruma Saw this monkey near our hotel... he was checking out those who were taking an early morning dip in the onsen Mt. Yake could be seen from the distance The manhole cover of Okuhida . It shows a hondo okojo which is known as an ermine or stoat in English Mr. Toshi, checking out the Okuhida town map Early morning stroll with Mr. Toshi and Ms. Taeko Check out the beautiful view However, since we plan to check out of Nakaokogen Hotel Kazaguruma at around 10 today, I decided to wake up early to stroll around and explore Okuhida Onsen Village . Just as I was about to leave the vicinity of our hotel, I saw Mr. Toshi and his wife Ms. Taeko coming out of the hotel to have an ear