[Ending in 2025] Enjoy Mt. Gozaisho in winter on a day trip from Osaka or Nagoya!

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• Table of Contents
• Where is Gozaisho in Mie Prefecture?
• Mt. Gozaisho turns into a silvery white world in winter
• Gozaisho Ski Resort opens on January 1st!
• Enjoy nature with snowshoe walking
• The spectacular "Ice Explosion in the Sky"
• There is a restaurant on the mountain, and the food is excellent.
• 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.

Mt. Gozaisho turns into a silvery white world in winter

The frost-covered trees on Mt. Gozaisho (1,212m above sea level) can be seen from late December to early March at altitudes of over 1,000m. However, these natural formations can only be seen when certain weather conditions are met: water vapor in the air, temperatures below 0°C, and a strong wind. The weather conditions for frost-covered trees are more likely to be right from January to February, meaning there are more opportunities to see them around the mountain park.

Gozaisho Ski Resort opens on January 1st!

In addition to slopes for beginners and advanced skiers, there are also slopes for sledding and snowshoe courses, so everyone from children to adults can have fun.

Ski equipment rentals and ski schools are also available, so even beginners can enjoy the resort with peace of mind.

Ski resort opening hours and fees

Enjoy nature with snowshoe walking

Snowshoes allow you to walk smoothly on the fresh snow, like a ninja on snow. Go on an adventure in the deep snowy Mori!

Snowshoe rental: 1,000 yen per day

The spectacular "Ice Explosion in the Sky"

Another seasonal feature of winter on Mt. Gozaisho is the "Sky Ice Waterfall." This towering ice object is about 7m high and 10m wide, and is a spectacular sight!

Observation location: 2nd sledding area Observation period: January to February *The photo shows the icefall in 2025.

There is a restaurant on the mountain, and the food is excellent.

After enjoying skiing and the snowy scenery, we recommend the "Gozaisho Curry Udon," a specialty of the mountaintop restaurant at Gozaisho! The combination of the chewy "Ise Udon" and the curry is exquisite. In addition, desserts such as pancakes and soft serve ice cream, as well as drinks such as coffee and tea are also available for purchase, so you can enjoy a cafe time after your meal.

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 "Yunoyama Onsen 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 Sankoyu no Yama Onsen, the last stop. After there is a ropeway platform, take the ropeway for 12 minutes to the top of the mountain. About 90 minutes from Nagoya.

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