GOZAISHO ROPEWAY

From the Gozaisho Ropeway, visitors can enjoy the picturesque snow-covered mountains. Winter activities like skiing and snowshoeing are easily enjoyed.

Norikura Kogen, located in the south of the Northern Alps, is famous for its summer resort. In winter, it turns into a winter paradise, with various outdoor activities such as skiing, snowshoeing, and seeing icefalls. Icefalls are created when plummeting temperatures make waterfalls freeze completely. They even have a cloudy-white hot spring for you to warm up in while enjoying the snowy scenery.

Travel Time: About 2 hours by train from Nagoya Station and about 1 hour by bus from JR Matsumoto Station.

OFFICIAL SITE
https://www.gozaisho.co.jp/en/
DESTINATION
RIME ICE

Rime ice is formed when water particles freeze on cold trees. On Mt. Gozaisho, when the weather conditions are right in winter, visitors can see fantastic rime formations.

Matsumoto Castle is a national treasure, with jet-black roof tiles that contrast beautifully with the white, snow-covered Northern Alps in the background. The castle's design and its series of keeps are also a must-see. The Ice Sculpture Festival is held every winter at Matsumoto Castle, another must-see. Dozens of ice sculptors gather from around Nagano Prefecture and Japan to present their elaborate ice sculptures outside. At night the sculptures are illuminated to create a fantastic atmosphere.

Directions: Approx. 2 hours by train from Nagoya Station and 15 minutes walk from JR Matsumoto Station/ Take a tour bus from JR Matsumoto Station and get off at the "Matsumoto Jo, Shichosha Mae" stop.

OFFICIAL SITE
https://www.gozaisho.co.jp/en/what-to-see/four-seasons/mt-gozaisho-winter/
DESTINATION
NABANA NO SATO

Nabana no Sato is famous for its photo-worthy spots. Especially during the winter, it hosts one of Japan's largest illuminations, providing a breathtaking display of lights.

Matsumoto City is also home to many hot spring resorts! Asama Onsen is the closest hot spring to Matsumoto Castle with over 1000 years of history. At Utsukushiga-Hara Onsen, you can enjoy nature and take a stroll through the old town. Both hot springs are close to the center of Matsumoto city, so you can shop in Matsumoto before arriving at the hot springs, or you can take the bus out to Matsumoto in the evening and return to the inn for dinner. The area is quiet with many old buildings that create the perfect atmosphere for leisurely strolls during the day.

Travel Time: About 2 hours by train from Nagoya Station, about 15-35 minutes by public transportation from JR Matsumoto Station to each hot spring resort.

OFFICIAL SITE
https://www.kankomie.or.jp/en/spot/detail_3107.html
DESTINATION

MIE

Mt. Gozaisho is the nearest ski resort to Nagoya and Centrair. Around the easily accessible summit via ropeway, visitors can witness the enchanting beauty of rime ice.

Moreover, winter light-ups at Nabana no Sato and other nearby attractions are available only during the winter season. Don't miss the opportunity to savor the seasonal winter seafood offerings.

GOZAISHO ROPEWAY

From the Gozaisho Ropeway, visitors can enjoy the picturesque snow-covered mountains. Winter activities like skiing and snowshoeing are easily enjoyed.

RIME ICE

Rime ice is formed when water particles freeze on cold trees. On Mt. Gozaisho, when the weather conditions are right in winter, visitors can see fantastic rime formations.

NABANA NO SATO

Nabana no Sato is famous for its photo-worthy spots. Especially during the winter, it hosts one of Japan's largest illuminations, providing a breathtaking display of lights.

DIRECTIONS

FROM CENTRAIR TO NAGOYA

CAR

About 45 minutes from Centrair. Centrair East IC-Handa-chuo JCT-Odaka IC-Sanno JCT-Shinsuzaki JCT-Nagoya.
TRAIN

About 28 minutes by Nagoya Railroad (μSKY) from Centrair to Meitetsu Nagoya Station.
BUS

About 60 minutes from Centrair to Nagoya city center (Sakae and Fushimi areas) by the Centrair Limousine service.

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FROM NAGOYA TO GOZAISHO

CAR

About 40 minutes from Nagoya to Komono IC via the Higashi-Meihan Expressway and the Shin-Meishin Expressway, and then about 10 minutes on local roads to Gozaisho Ropeway.
TRAIN

About 1 hour and 10 minutes from Kintetsu Nagoya Station to Yunoyama Onsen Station. From there it is about 10 minutes on the Mie Kotsu Bus to the Gozaisho Ropeway.
BUS

About 70 minutes by Mie Kotsu Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center.

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FROM NAGOYA TO ISE

CAR

About 1 hour and 40 minutes from Nagoya to Ise-Nishi IC via the Higashi-Meihan Expressway and the Ise Expressway.
TRAIN

About 1 hour and 20 minutes from Kintetsu Nagoya Station to Ujiyamada Station. Or About 1 hour and 30 minutes from JR Nagoya Station to Ise-shi Station.

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FROM NAGOYA TO SHIMA

CAR

About 1 hour and 40 minutes from Nagoya to Ise-Nishi IC via the Higashi-Meihan Expressway and the Ise Expressway, and then about 40 minutes on local roads.
TRAIN

About 2 hours from Kintetsu Nagoya Station to Kashikojima Station.

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