[2024 Latest] Easy Access from Osaka and Nagoya: Stunning Autumn Foliage Views from the Gozaisho Ropeway

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• Table of Contents
• Where is Gozaisho in Mie Prefecture?
• The autumn foliage season in Mie Prefecture begins at Mt. Gozaisho
• Spectacular autumn foliage view from the Gozaisho Ropeway
• After sightseeing, enjoy some curry udon and soft serve ice cream!
• Day trips are also possible! How to get there from Osaka and Nagoya

Where is Gozaisho in Mie Prefecture?

Gozaisho is about 60 minutes from Nagoya and 150 minutes from Osaka by train and bus. The nearest station is Kintetsu Yunoyama Onsen Station. You can take a local bus to the Gozaisho Ropeway station. Around Yunoyama Onsen Station, you will find the popular Aqua Ignis , which has stylish cafes, restaurants, and hot springs.

The autumn foliage season in Mie Prefecture begins at Mt. Gozaisho

The autumn leaves on Mt. Gozaisho, which is 1,212 meters above sea level, change color gradually over the course of about a month from mid-October onwards, moving from the summit, to the middle slopes, and to the hot spring town.

First, the trees near the top of the mountain, which can be seen from the ropeway, begin to change color, and the contrast between the majestic rock formations such as Daikokuiwa and Byobuiwa near the top of the mountain and the autumn leaves is at its best. The azalea trees also change to a beautiful red color.

Spectacular autumn foliage view from the Gozaisho Ropeway

You can enjoy the autumn leaves at Mt. Gozaisho by taking the ropeway. It's a 12-minute aerial journey from the ropeway base station to the summit station. You can go straight to the top of the mountain on the ropeway without having to use the mountain trail!

The red, yellow, and green colors gradually change from the summit to the hot spring town at the base of the mountain.

After sightseeing, enjoy some curry udon and soft serve ice cream!

After enjoying sightseeing, we recommend the specialty "Gozaisho Curry Udon" at the mountaintop restaurant in Gozaisho! The combination of chewy "Ise Udon" and curry is exquisite. For dessert, be sure to try the soft serve ice cream.

Day trips are also possible! How to get there from Osaka and Nagoya

Take the Kintetsu Limited Express from "Osaka Namba" or "Kintetsu Nagoya" and get off at "Kintetsu Yokkaichi" (approx. 120 minutes from Osaka, approx. 30 minutes from Nagoya)

From "Kintetsu Yokkaichi" take the Kintetsu Yunoyama Line and get off at "Yunoyama Onsen" (about 30 minutes)

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

Kintetsu Railway is recommended for sightseeing from Osaka and Nagoya to Gozaisho

Purchase the "Kintetsu Rail Pass" for convenient sightseeing from Osaka and Nagoya to Gozaisho

Gozaisho Ropeway

〒510-1233 Komono, Komono Town, Mie County, Mie Prefecture

〔Public transportation〕 From Nagoya, take the Kintetsu train to Kintetsu Yunoyama Onsen Station. Transfer to the Sanko Bus and get off at...