Dragondola
ドラゴンドラ
A gondola over 5,481 meters long, one of Japan's longest cabin lifts, connecting Naeba and Tashiro. In autumn, the view of Futai Lake and the surrounding red foliage is a popular experience.
The Dragondola is about 5.5 km long and takes roughly 25 minutes one way. It floats over the valley, river and Futai Lake (Tashiro Lake). In winter, it serves as the link between Naeba and the Tashiro Kagura ski resort. From mid-October to early November, during the autumn “Autumn Leaves Gondola” season, it is open to general visitors and is considered one of Japan's most beautiful foliage gondolas. A round trip costs about 4,000 yen. Queues are long on weekends during the foliage season, so arrive early in the morning. From Echigo-Yuzawa Station, it takes about 40 minutes by bus to the Naeba Prince Hotel.
Opening hours
Autumn foliage season approx. 08:00–16:00 (check official announcements)
Nearby sights
- Naeba Ski Resort
- Kagura Ski Resort
- Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway & Alp no Sato
- Ponshukan Sake Museum (Echigo-Yuzawa)
- Echigo-Yuzawa Onsen Town
- Yukiguni-kan Museum
- Takahan Ryokan Kasumi Room
- GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort