Hakuba Iwatake
白馬岩岳36°44′ N 137°50′ EViewpoint¥2,900, about CAD 26 or USD 18 (October 2026 rates)Seasonal
Hakuba Iwatake is a 1,289-metre summit above Hakuba village with a seven-minute gondola and a terrace facing the Hakuba Sanzan, and it suits families and anyone who wants the big Alps view without a hike; the 2026 green season ends on 15 November.
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The Iwatake gondola climbs to the 1,289-metre summit in seven minutes, and the top opens onto lawns with a view all the way round over the Northern Alps and Hakuba village. Hakuba Mountain Harbor is a terrace about eight minutes from the gondola's base station that looks straight at the Hakuba Sanzan. The City Bakery, the New York bakery, runs the counter there.
Entry costs ¥2,900 for adults and ¥1,600 for primary school children in 2026, which covers the gondola and the No. 5 South lift in both directions. Dogs ride the gondola too, and the terrace lets them in. The No. 5 South lift carries you over to Hakuba Hitotoki no Mori, a second viewing area with a tea and scone shop.
Nezuko no Mori is a trekking loop of about 90 minutes through beech, oak and Japanese thuja up to 200 years old. In October 2026 tree felling kept it open on weekends and holidays only. Mountain carts, a giant swing, buggy tours and the MTB park keep the faster crowd busy, and most of them close for the year on 8 November.
Worth knowing
- A free village shuttle runs to the gondola from 4 to 15 November 2026.
- On a cloudy day, check the live camera first; the view is the reason to ride up.
- Pay for activities in cash; the summit's other shops take cards and IC transit cards.
Quick answers about Hakuba Iwatakeよくある質問
How much is the Hakuba Iwatake gondola in summer?
In the 2026 green season Hakuba Iwatake's resort entry costs ¥2,900 for adults and ¥1,600 for primary school children, including the gondola and the No. 5 South lift both ways.
When does Hakuba Iwatake's green season end?
The 2026 green season at Hakuba Iwatake runs to 15 November. From 9 November only the gondola operates.
Can I take my dog up the Hakuba Iwatake gondola?
Yes. Dogs ride the Hakuba Iwatake gondola for ¥800 each in 2026 and may join you on the Hakuba Mountain Harbor terrace.
What are the opening hours of Hakuba Iwatake?
Hakuba Iwatake keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 08:30–17:00.
Can you get to Hakuba Iwatake by bike?
Iwatake runs an MTB park with a downhill course from the summit and a cross-country course at the base, and rents bikes at the top. In 2026 it operates until 8 November.
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