2025 Latest [Mie] After the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, the next stop is the 1,212m high Mt. Gozaisho, a place of healing and spectacular views

After enjoying the Kansai Expo, classic tourist destinations like Osaka and Kyoto are attractive, but why not take a little trip out and visit Mt. Gozaisho in Mie Prefecture?

If you are wondering "Mie Prefecture? Gozaisho?" then please read this article.

You'll definitely want to choose it as your next travel destination!

The Gozaisho Ropeway is located in Komono Town, Komono-cho , Mie Prefecture Prefecture. It is easily accessible, from Yokkaichi Station, get off at the last stop, Kintetsu Yunoyama Onsen Station. (Approximately 25 minutes) From there, take the Mie bus and get off at Yunoyama Line Gozaisho Ropeway. (Approximately 10 minutes) The ropeway is right in front of you!

Gozaisho Ropeway Home Page

The Gozaisho Ropeway is an automatic circulating ropeway with many small 10-seater gondolas hanging from it, and is one of the largest in Japan. During the ride, you can see Mt. Gozaisho and the townscape at the foot of the mountain, and as the altitude increases, you can see the sparkling Ise Bay and the Minami Alps. While taking in the scenery, you can enjoy a 15-minute aerial stroll of 2,200m one way to Mt. Gozaisho, which is 1,212m above sea level.

The round trip fare is 2,600 yen for adults, 1,300 yen for children, and free for children aged 1 to 3. *Junior high school students (over 13 years old) will be charged the adult fare.

• Table of Contents
• This is what the mountain park is like!
• 1. An absolutely stunning view
• 2. Azaleas on Mount Gozaisho
• 3. Wild birds
• 4. The Kintetsu Railway is a convenient way to access the Gozaisho Ropeway
• 5. Stay overnight at Yunoyama Onsen, the Oku sanctum of Kansai

This is what the mountain park is like!

Mountain Top Map

1. An absolutely stunning view

[Fujimi Observatory]

Once you reach the top of the mountain, head to the Fujimi Observatory. It is an observation deck so named because it offers a view of Mount Fuji, Japan's most iconic mountain. Although it is rare to be able to see Mount Fuji in spring, you can see the entire ropeway spreading out below, Ise Bay stretching out from Ise , Chita Peninsula on the opposite shore, Chubu Centrair International Airport, the Nagoya cityscape, and the Minami Alps mountain range beyond. It takes about three minutes to get there from Choyodai, so be sure to head here once you reach the top of the mountain.

[Sightseeing lift]

The total length is 500m, and it takes 8 minutes one way, so it's quite a satisfying ride. During the ride, you can relax and enjoy the birds singing and the scenery. The fare from the ropeway station to the summit station is 400 yen one way, and 700 yen round trip.

[Bokodai]

This is the "Lake-viewing Platform" at the top of Mt. Gozaisho. It is an observation deck located on the west side of Mt. Gozaisho, about a 3-minute walk from the "Summit Station" sightseeing lift, and this is the actual summit of Mt. Gozaisho at 1,212m. The attraction of this spot is that you can see Japan's largest lake, Lake Biwa, beyond the expansive sea of ​​trees. It's a photo spot that makes you feel like you're in a fairy tale world.

2. Azaleas on Mount Gozaisho

Mt. Gozaisho is made of granite, and colorful azaleas bloom there to suit the geology. The most representative azalea is the red rhododendron, which grows in colonies that are extremely rare even in Japan, and paints the mountain pink in late April. In mid-May, the white rhododendron blooms, and from late May to mid-June, you can enjoy the sight of the Japanese enchanting azalea and the red enchanting azalea.

[Red cherry blossoms bloom from late April to early May] *The 2025 event has ended.

[White cherry blossoms bloom from mid-May to late May] *The 2025 event has ended.

[Now in full bloom! Enkianthus campanulatus] *As of June 8th

[Right now it's the best time to see the red dogwood!] *As of June 8th

3. Wild birds

In spring, you can see and hear the calls of various wild birds in Gozaisho. The beautiful songs of birds such as the Japanese bush warbler and the coal tit, along with the beautiful flowers and fresh greenery, will give you a sense of ultimate relaxation. If you're lucky, you might even be able to see Japanese Pygmy Woodpeckers raising their young!

The energetic Higara

A Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker carrying food to its nest

[YouTube] Mt. Gozaisho in spring

4. The Kintetsu Railway is a convenient way to access the Gozaisho Ropeway

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The nearest station to the Gozaisho Ropeway is Kintetsu Yunoyama Onsen Station. Take the Kintetsu Limited Express from Osaka-Namba Station or Kintetsu Nagoya Station to Yokkaichi Station (approximately 120 minutes from Osaka, 20 minutes from Nagoya).

Take the Kintetsu Yunoyama Line from Yokkaichi Station and get off at Yunoyama Onsen Station (approximately 30 minutes)

Take the Mie bus from "Yunoyama Onsen Station" and get off at "Yunoyama Onsen Gozaisho Ropeway Mae" (10 minutes)

If you are planning to travel from Osaka or Nagoya to the Gozaisho Ropeway, we recommend the "Kintetsu Rail Pass" which offers many perks.

5. Stay overnight at Yunoyama Onsen, the Oku sanctum of Kansai

Yunoyama Onsen has been in operation for 1,300 years. It was also known as "Deer's Hot Spring" because a wounded deer once healed in the hot spring, and the rich spring water moisturizes the skin. If you are staying in Mie Prefecture, why not try Yunoyama Onsen?

Recommended hot spring inn "Irodorikoyo"

Saikoyo is conveniently located by public transport, about 200m walk from the "Yunoyama Onsen Gozaisho Ropeway Mae" bus stop. Although it looks like a Western castle, there are no guards and young staff members will greet you with enthusiasm. Another unique feature is that the staff are always ready to host guests at various events throughout the year, and you can feel that hospitality throughout the building. You'll definitely be glad you came and want to come back!

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