Naeba Dragondola
苗場ドラゴンドラ36°48′ N 138°47′ EGondola¥4,000, about CAD 36 or USD 25 (October 2026 rates)Seasonal
The Naeba Dragondola is a 5,481 m gondola that climbs from Naeba toward the Kagura side in about 25 minutes, and it suits families and walkers in October's autumn colour; it runs for sightseeing only from 10 October to 8 November in 2026 and fills up on fine weekends.
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Access
Pets ride in a carrier no bigger than 40 cm wide and 80 cm high. The Fuji Rock Forest boardwalk near the Schnee day centre takes wheelchairs.
The eight-seat cabins ride 5.5 km to a top station at 1,346 m. Prince Hotels bills a day here as two Japanese records in one, and the Tashiro Ropeway claims the greatest height above the ground. One ticket covers both, so you can ride one up and the other down and take the free bus back to the start.
You cannot drive to the base station. Park at the Schnee day centre at Naeba, buy tickets there between 8:45 and 15:00, and take the free shuttle bus to the gondola. On busy days the operator suggests starting from the Tashiro side instead.
Up top you can walk about 20 minutes to the Rakuraku Lift or 25 minutes to the Tashiro Ropeway's top station. At ¥4,000 for adults it is a dear ride, and the parking fee comes on top.
Worth knowing
- Ticket desks at Schnee and at the Tashiro Ropeway base open at 8:45.
- The Tashiro Ropeway stops after 3 November 2026, so a loop between the two needs an earlier date.
- Tickets bought online still have to be exchanged at the Schnee or Tashiro ticket desks; the base station sells nothing.
Quick answers about Naeba Dragondolaよくある質問
When does the Naeba Dragondola run in autumn 2026?
The Naeba Dragondola runs from 10 October to 8 November 2026, with upward rides from 9:00 to 15:00 and the last ride down at 16:00.
How long is the Naeba Dragondola?
The Naeba Dragondola is 5,481 m long and takes about 25 minutes each way.
How much is the Naeba Dragondola?
The Naeba Dragondola costs ¥4,000 for adults and ¥2,300 for primary school children, including the Tashiro Ropeway and the connecting bus.
What are the opening hours of Naeba Dragondola?
Naeba Dragondola keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–16:00.
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