Mt. Chausu & Nasu Ropeway

茶臼岳・那須ロープウェイ

A cable car takes about 4 minutes to reach the ninth station of Mt. Chausu, then a roughly 40-minute hike brings you to the summit of the main Nasudake peak, where volcanic vents still steam.

Mt. Chausu is the highest peak of the Nasu volcanic range, at 1,915 m. Fumaroles on its slopes still release white steam, and it is one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. The Nasu Ropeway runs from the lower station (about 1,390 m) to the upper station (about 1,684 m) in about 4 minutes, and the cabin offers views over the entire Nasu Plateau. From the upper station, a hike along the gravel volcanic trail takes about 40 to 50 minutes to the summit, and you can circle the crater rim on the way. On clear days, you can see Mt. Asahi and the Kanto Plain. From early to mid-October, the mountainsides turn red with autumn foliage, making it Nasu's most popular season. The round-trip cable car fare is a little over 2,000 yen. The ropeway usually runs from mid-March to late November, and it is suspended on very windy days. From Nasu Yumoto, a bus takes about 20 minutes to the lower station, and parking fills up early during the foliage season. Wear hiking boots and bring a windproof jacket.

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