Komagatake, awash in the natural colors of each of …Miyama kinoki-rinso) August through September Arctic gentian (Toyaku Rindo) Mid August through mid September Aconitum sachalinense

Senjojiki Skiing Ground

Local Bus

Ropeway Senjojiki Station

SuganodaiBus Center

Local Bus

SuganodaiBus Center

Ropeway Shirabidaira Station

FromTokyo

By Highway Bus

Shinjuku HighwayBus Terminal

FromNagoya

Approx. 4 hrs. 30 min. by Meishin Expressway/Chuo Expressway from Hankyu Umeda Station to Komagane

Approx. 2 hrs. 30 min. by Chuo Expressway from Meitetsu Bus Center to Komagane

Approx. 3 hrs. 30 min. by Chuo Expressway from Shinjuku Highway Bus Terminal to Komagane

Meishin Expressway/Chuo Expressway

FromOsaka

Komagane IC / Kom

agane Bus Terminal

Approx. 3 hours by Chuo Expressway fromHachioji IC to Komagane IC Local Bus

Prefectural road

ChuoExpressway

ChuoExpressway

*Closed to private vehicles

OkayaJCT

3 min.

Ropeway Senjojiki Station

Suganodai Bus Center

Ropeway Shirabidaira Station

FromTokyo

By Car

HachiojiIC

Approx. 2 hours by Chuo Expressway from Komaki JCT to Komagane IC

FromNagoya

KomakiJCT

Approx. 4 hours by Meishin Expressway/Chuo Expressway from Suita IC to Komagane IC

MeishinExpressway

FromOsaka

SuitaIC

Komagane IC

KomakiJCT

Approx. 4 hrs. from Shinjuku Station

ChuoMain Line

Change atOkaya Station

Ropeway Senjojiki Station

Ropeway Shirabidaira Station

FromTokyo

By Train

ShinjukuStation

Approx. 4 hrs. from Nagoya Station

FromNagoya

Komagane Station

MeitetsuBus Center

HankyuUmeda Station

ChuoMain Line

IidaLine

IidaLine

Change atOkaya Station

NagoyaStation

ChuoExpressway

ChuoExpressway

ChuoExpressway

ChuoExpressway

30 min.

Access Map

東海道新幹線

CHUO EXPWY

Chuo Main Line

Komagane

Hida-KiyomiFukui

Kanazawa Toyama Nagano

Toyota JCT

IchinomiyaJCT

Maihara JCT KomakiJCT

Toki JCT

Mino-Seki JCT

OyabeTonami JCT

Joetsu JCT

Koshoku JCT

Okaya JCT

MatsumotoAirport

HachiojiJCT

Ebina JCT

Kuki ShiraokaJCT

Tsurugashima JCT

Fujioka JCT

Ueno

Takasaki JCTSaku

Komoro JCT

Ueda

Hamamatsu

Nagoya (Komaki)Airport

Nagaoka JCT

Nagoya

Suwa

Shinjuku

Matsumoto

Itoigawa

Tokyo

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Iida L

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HokurikuShinkansen

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Chubu CentrairInternational Airport

HanedaAirport

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Hokuriku Shinkansen

Hokuriku Main Line

Photo by YUJI TSUNO

Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June

Snowfall season Snowfallseason

July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.Senjojiki SkiingGround : Open Autumn leaf

viewingMountain plantviewing

AutumnThe landscape is transformed into a mass of vibrant crimson and gold that contrasts with the ivory rocks and green Siberian dwarf pine trees and which can be enjoyed from the ropeway car. While the chill winds ser ve as a reminder that winter is approaching, this is a popular time of year for hikers to visit Senjojiki and enjoy the fleeting but colorful scenery on the way.

WinterThe frequent c lear skies and c r i s p m o u n t a i n a i r p r o v i d e s p e c t a c u l a r v i e w s o f t h e S o u t h e r n A l p s b l a n ke te d i n snow. Winter marks the only season during which you can view beautiful ripple patterns in the snow created by the strong winds that sweep across the deep snow, as well as soft rime formations, diamond dust and nature’s other works of art.

Feast your eyes on the magnificent mountain scenery and breathe in the delicious and pure mountain air, which signals your brain to release just the right hormones to invigorate and refresh your weary body.

• Total horizontal length: 2127.5 m (6980 ft.) • Length of incline: 2333.5 m (7656 ft.)• Difference in elevation: 950.0 m (3117 ft.), greatest vertical difference in Japan • Operating speed: 7 m/s (23 ft./s)• Time to final stop: 7 min. 30 s • No. of cars and passengers: 2 cars, up to 61 passengers/car• Elevation: *Starting point: Shirabidaira Station, 1661.5 m (5451.1 ft.), *Terminal: Senjojiki Station, 2611.5 m (8567.9 ft.), station at highest elevation in Japan

Overview of Komagatake RopewayCENTRAL ALPS KOMAGATAKE ROPEWAY

The Central Alps Komagatake Ropeway, which opened in 1967 as Japan’s �rst mountain ropeway, runs up to Senjojiki Cirque directly below Mt. Hokendake. Chuo Alps Kanko celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013. In commemoration of this event, the gondolas were refurbished and resumed service from midday on June 28, 2014. From the top of Mt. Komagatake (elevation 2,956 m/9,698 ft), the main peak of the Central Alps, you can enjoy panoramic views of not only Mt. Fuji but the Southern Alps, Mt. Ontake, Mt. Norikura and the Northern Alps. The area is also famous as a treasure trove of alpine plants.

Chuo Alps Kanko Co., Ltd.Head Office : 759-489 Akaho, Komagane City, Nagano 399-4117 JapanTEL : +81-265-83-3107 (Main number) 　FAX : +81-265-83-4537http://www.chuo-alps.com Email : [email protected]

Tokyo Office :TEL: +81-3-3661-2622

Nagoya Office :TEL: +81-52-583-9223

Osaka Office :TEL: +81-6-6541-5774

Current as of 1 April 2015

Current as of 1 April 2014■ Fare schedules

*During the summer schedule period, both the route bus line and the Ropeway start earlier in the day and run on special schedules.*Use the QR code at right to access a more detailed fare schedule.

Ropeway

*Adult fares apply to persons age 12 and older (junior high school students and older). Child fares apply to persons under the age of 12 (elementary school students and younger).*Group discounts of 10% off posted fares apply to groups of 15 people or more.

First bus: 7:00, last: 16:00First bus: 7:15, last: 16:15First bus: 8:20, last: 17:20

Shirabidairato

Senjojiki8:00 ---17:00

First bus: 8:00, last: 15:00First bus: 8:15, last: 15:15First bus: 9:20, last: 16:20

Shirabidairato

Senjojiki

Komagane StationSuganodai Bus CenterShirabidaira Station

Komagane StationSuganodai Bus CenterShirabidaira Station

Komagane StationSuganodai Bus Center

Shirabidaira Station

Route busEvery 30 min.Buses run every 30 min.

Every 30 min.Buses run every 30 min.

■ Fare Table

9:00 ---16:00

To

From

To

From

First bus: 8:00, last: 15:00First bus: 8:15, last: 15:15

First bus: 9:12, last: 16:12

Shirabidairato

Senjojiki

Every hour

Up 9:05 ---16:05Down 8:55 ---15:55

To

From

¥ 2,060 ¥ 1,040¥ 1,640 ¥ 820

Komagane Station to Shirabidaira StationSuganodai Bus Center to Shirabidaira Station

AdultTicket typeSegment ChildRound-trip

Round-tripRoute bus

Ropeway¥ 2,260 ¥ 1,130¥ 1,210 ¥ 610

Round-trip

One-wayShirabidaira Station to Senjojiki Station

Buses run every hour

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When the cherr y blossoms are b l o o m i n g i n t h e fo o t h i l l s, t h e mountains are still covered with snow. Senjojiki Cirque is transformed into a ski ground, attracting skiers and snowboarders from all over Japan. Many people also enjoy m o u n t a i n c l i m b i n g a m i d t h e lingering snow, while in the foothills this is the best t ime to see the rosebud cherry trees (kohiganzakura) at Takato-joshi and weeping cherry trees (shidarezakura) at Kozenji Temple. Around Komagatake too, May through June is when the mountain cherry trees and alpine plants begin to bloom.

Spring

Senjojiki Skiing Ground : Open from late April through late May

■■

■■ Sail through the sky above a sea of clouds on the Chuo Alps Komagatake Ropeway.

Enjoy panoramic views of the natural beauty of the Chuo Alps from the Ropeway car.

Mountain plant viewing: From late June through late August

While the air is pleasantly cool in the mornings and evenings, the blistering sun beats down during the day. Visitors are captivated by the pretty flowering alpine plants that bloom exquisitely in the harsh natural environment.

Summer

Komagatake, awash in the natural colors of each of the four seasons.Enjoy the profound beauty of the turning of the seasons.

Autumn leaf viewing: From late September through late October

CENTRAL ALPSKOMAGATAKEROPEWAY

Sail through the sky beyond a sea of clouds.

CENT

RAL ALPS • SINCE 19

67

Open• • • •

year-round

Get an unforgettable impression of a lifetime.

Mt. Fuji

3,776 m (1

2,389 ft.)

Mt. Aino

(Aino-dake)

3,189 m (1

0,463 ft.)

Mt. Shiomi

(Shiomi-dake)

3,047 m (9

,997 ft.)

Mt. Warusawa

(Warusawa-dake)

3,141 m (1

0,305 ft.)

Mt. Arakawa-naka

(Arakawa-naka-dake)

3,083 m (1

0,115 ft.)

Mt. Akaishi

(Akaishi-d

ake)

3,120 m (1

0,236 ft.)

Mt. Hijir

i

(Hijiri-d

ake)

3,013 m (9

,885 ft.)

Mt. Kita

(Kita-dake)

3,193 m (1

0,476 ft.)

Mt. Kaikoma

(Kaikoma-ga-take)

2,967 m (9,734 ft.)

Mt. Senjo

(Senjo-ga-take)

3,033 m (9

,949 ft.)

Mt. Fuji

3,776 m (1

2,389 ft.)

Mt. Aino

(Aino-dake)

3,189 m (1

0,463 ft.)

Mt. Shiomi

(Shiomi-dake)

3,047 m (9

,997 ft.)

Mt. Warusawa

(Warusawa-dake)

3,141 m (1

0,305 ft.)

Mt. Arakawa-naka

(Arakawa-naka-dake)

3,083 m (1

0,115 ft.)

Mt. Akaishi

(Akaishi-d

ake)

3,120 m (1

0,236 ft.)

Mt. Hijir

i

(Hijiri-d

ake)

3,013 m (9

,885 ft.)

Mt. Kita

(Kita-dake)

3,193 m (1

0,476 ft.)

Mt. Kaikoma

(Kaikoma-ga-take)

2,967 m (9,734 ft.)

Mt. Senjo

(Senjo-ga-take)

3,033 m (9

,949 ft.)

VIEW SPOT

KengaikePond

About7 min.

About7 min.

About12 min.

About7 min.

Haccho-zakaRoad Fork

OpenSquare

Meadow buttercup(Miyama Kimpoge)July through mid August

Lilium medeoloides(Kuruma-yuri (“wheel lily”))Late July through late August

Schizocodon soldanelloides f. alpinus(Koiwa-kagami)

Late June through early August

Trollius japonicus(Shinanokinbai)

July through mid August

Heloniopsis orientalis (Shojobakama)Late June through mid July

Dark alpine lily(Miyama Kuroyuri)

July through early August

Komagatake Shrine

Komagatake Shrine

Veratrum stamineum (Kobaikeso)

*Only blooms once every few yearsMid July through mid August

Wild cherry blossoms(Takane-zakura)　

Late June through mid July　

Aleutian avens(Chinguruma)

July through mid August

Hotel Senjojiki

Aleutian avens(Chinguruma) (Wooly)

September through October

European goldenrod(Miyama kinoki-rinso)

August through September

Arctic gentian(Toyaku Rindo)

Mid August throughmid September

Aconitum sachalinense(Sakurai-uzu, a type of aconite or wolfsbane)August through September

Japanese mountain ash(Urajiro-nanakamado)

Climbing trail toGokurakudaira

S e n j o j i k i C i rq u e

Ottosei-iwa

Hotel Senjojiki looks likean ark

whenviewed back from here!

Haccho-zaka

Field offlowers

Hiking trail

Senjojiki Cirque: Takes about 45

min. to go around

SENJOJIKI CIRQUE HIKING MAP

Spectacular views ofthe Southern Alps!

DANGER!Watch out for

falling rocks onthis side!

Steep slopewatch out when

going downon this side! DANGER!

Risk of accidentdue to trippingand/or falling!

About12 min.

Shirabidaira Station1,662 m (5,453 ft.)

Senjojiki Station

2,612 m (8570 ft.)

CAUTION!Wear appropriate shoes

and bring along rain gearand other necessities

when going pastthis point

VIEW SPOT

VIEW SPOT

VIEW SPOT

Shirabidaira Hiking TrailTakes abo

ut 30 min. to go around

Mt. Hoken (Hoken-dake)2,931 m (9,616 ft.)

Open space

Erosion Control Dam

Erosion Control Dam

ForestMaintenance

KomaganeStation

To Tokyo

To Nagoya

Arupus-no-oka Komagane-kogen

Family Vacation Village

Hayataro Hot SpringsOpen-air Hot Spring

Kobushi-no-yu

Komagane IC

Suzuran-dori(In front of the Komagane

Bus Terminal)

Komagane-kogenSkiing Ground

Nyotai-iriguchi(In front of the Komagane IC)

Komagane-ekimae

Komagatake SA

Otagiri River

Chuo Expressway

R153

Scenic spot:Kozenji Temple

Closed toprivate vehicles

Komagaike Pond

CENTRAL ALPS

KOMAGATAKE ROPEWAY

7.5 min.

Showa-Inan General Hospital

SuganodaiBus Center 850m (2,789 ft.)

HigurashiFalls

Spectacular views ofthe Southern Alps!

15 min. walk fromShirabidaira Station

Nak agosho River

Mountain road

Let's visit! Let's go hiking!

The ropeway car passes between mountains bathed in brilliant autumn colors

Higurashi Falls

Suganodai Bus CenterApprox. 2km from Komagane IC *Paid parking lot, Space for 350 vehicles on flat ground with no roof, open 24 hours, mechanically operated

Make sure to check out the lines of exquisite colored leaves covering the mountains in autumn.

Clear, pristine snowmelt water flows down from Hinokio Bridge.

Enjoy amazing views of the mountain ridge, Mt. Hokendake, and the iron support tower for the Ropeway.

With a little luck, you’ll be able to see serows (goat antelopes), the official animal of Nagano Prefecture.

View of Southern Alps mountain range from Komagatake

TEL.0265-83-3844• Guest rooms : 16 rooms (All Japanese-style)*Two of these rooms are special rooms (With private bath/toilet)

• Guest capacity : 72 persons• Dining hal : 112 seats• Baths : Men: 20 persons, Women: 20 persons• Coffee room : 25 seats• Kiosk, Snack Corner

Hotel Senjojiki

■ Structure: Reinforced concrete, 2 stories above ground, 1 below ground Connection to ropeway summit station[ Check-in ] 2:00PM [ Check-out ] 9:00AM Haccho-zaka View of Tengu-iwa from Nokkoshijodo View of Mt. Hoken from

NokkoshijodoGokurakudaira in autumn

TEL: +81-265-83-3844

Mountain climbingThe trail from Senjojiki Station to Komagatake is a popular 1-day climbing route for beginners, taking about 4 hours roundtrip. The weather in the mountains, however, can change at any time, and even in summer the average temperature during the day hovers around 12°C (53.6°F). It can be par ticularly cold in the shade, so it is essential to dress warmly. Appropriate shoes for climbing, gloves, cap and raingear are also a must. Climbers must be particularly careful during the winter months and at times when there is still snow on the ground. The texture of the snow is affected by the weather and changes constantly. Climbers should remember that there are hazards all around them and proceed in a manner that suits their stamina and skills.

The flowers in the Central Alps have survived since the ice age under harsh environmental conditions at high altitudes, but should this environment be destroyed, it would take many years for it to return to its former state. For this reason, picking, relocating or removing any of the natural vegetation or wildlife in the mountains is strictly prohibited. Similarly, all areas except the mountain trails are out of bounds, so climbers should stick to the marked routes. To preser ve the exquisite f lowers for future generations, everyone visiting the Central Alps is requested to cooperate in conserving the natural environment.

Please observe the rules below to support efforts to preserve the natural environment.

Please be aware that as part of efforts to preserve the natural environment and eco system in the area, pets and other animals are not allowed on the Komagatake Ropeway or buses running to and from Ropeway stations. Note that this does not apply to assistance dogs such as guide dogs for the visually impaired and signal dogs for the hard of hearing, which are welcome.

● Do not attempt to enter areas marked off as “Do not enter” under any circumstances.● Do not attempt to remove plants, trample the native vegetation, or engage in other activities that would ruin or damage the natural plant life in the area.● Make sure to take all garbage, recyclables, and other items back with you when you leave the area.

Notice on the prohibition of pets and other animals.

Annual temperatures and suitable clothing at Senjojiki

Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.

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-20

-30

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(Month)

Temperatures in Senjoj iki Cirque are low even in midsummer, reaching only around 20°C (68°F) in July and August. In the midwinter month of February, the minimum temperature can drop to -20°C (-4°F). Do not underestimate the mountains. Be sure to wear warmer clothes than needed at lower altitudes or to bring extra layers.

HotelSenjojik

　　50 min.→

←30 min.Nokkoshijodo

　　20 min.→

←15 min.Naka-dake

　　40 min.→

←35 min.Komagatake

Conservation of nature