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Ani Gondola

Gondola ride of a 20-minute per way will take you to alpine flora, autumn foliage, and juhyo (snow monster / frost-covered trees), making it an easy way to enjoy nature watching.

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Mt. Moriyoshi, also known locally as "Mt. Akita" and popular as a ski resort in winter.
The Ani Gondola takes only 20 minutes to the 1,167-meter-high summit station, making it easy for anyone to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountain.

Mt. Moriyoshi is a treasure trove of alpine flora, selected as one of the "100 Flower Mountains ". From early summer to fall, about 300 varieties bloom, delighting the eyes of visitors.

Mt. Moriyoshi in autumn is covered in autumn leaves as far as the eye can see in a 360-degree view.
The view of the leaves gradually changing color from the summit area is spectacular, whether viewed from the gondola or from the top of the mountain.
There are also beautiful autumn foliage spots with waterfalls, such as Nakanomata Gorge and Tachimata Gorge, about an hour's drive away, which are also recommended to visit.

In winter, the view of juhyo is one of the three best in Japan, along with Zao in Yamagata Prefecture and Hakkouda in Aomori Prefecture.
It takes about 5 minutes from the summit station to get to the viewing point, and there is also a walking course called "Juhyodaira" that takes about 30 minutes around the mountain.

Highlights

  • The gondola takes about 20 minutes to reach the summit station, and is the best way to observe the nature of Mt. Moriyoshi.
  • From early summer to autumn, about 300 kinds of alpine plants are at their best one after another.
  • In autumn, the panoramic view of autumn leaves is beautiful.
  • The top station is also a short distance from the viewing spot for the famous "Japan's three most beautiful juhyo.

Photos

  • Dazzlingly beautiful during the fall foliage season

    Dazzlingly beautiful during the fall foliage season

  • Up-close observation of magnificent juhyo

    Up-close observation of magnificent juhyo

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)

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English support available

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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?

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Re-entry is not allowed.

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Is free WiFi available in the facility?

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Yes, it is.

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Are coin lockers available?

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Yes, they are.

Reviews

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  • CHU-CHEN99

    搭乘纜車緩緩爬上山頂,出了車站就能看到世界聞名樹冰奇景。

Details

Name in Japanese
阿仁ゴンドラ
Postal Code
018-4624
Address
79-5 Anikaginotaki, Kitaakita City, Akita
Telephone
0186-82-3311
Closed
Open every day from early June to late October (in September, only operates on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays).
Hours
8:45 am - 4:00 pm
October 8:45 am - 3:30 pm
Admission
Adult : Round-trip 2,000 yen, One-way 1,400 yen / Elementary school student : Round-trip 900 yen, One-way 600 yen
*Fees are subject to change.
Directions
25 minutes by taxi from Aniai Station on the JR Akita Nairiku Line
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)