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

See the Gozaisho Ropeway website

After the Kansai Expo, there are attractive sightseeing routes to Osaka and Kyoto, but how about Mie Prefecture's "Mt. Gozaisho"? Mie Prefecture? Gozaisho? Well, don't say so, just read the article. I'm sure you'll want to go!!

The Gozaisho Ropeway is located in Komono Town , Komono-cho, Mie Mie Prefecture . It is easily accessible, get off at Yokkaichi Station, transfer to the Kintetsu Yunoyama Line, and 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 Front. (Approximately 10 minutes) The ropeway is right in front of you!

The Gozaisho Ropeway is a circular 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. All the seats are seated, so you can enjoy the scenery at your leisure!

• Table of Contents
• 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

1. An absolutely stunning view

Fujimi Observatory is an observation deck that got its name from the fact that it offers a view of Mount Mount Fuji, Japan's most iconic mountain. Although it's 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 3 minutes to get there from Choyodai, so be sure to head here once you've reached the top of the mountain!

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 sightseeing lift "Top Station". The attraction of this place is that you can see Japan's largest lake, Lake Biwa, beyond the expansive sea of ​​trees. It's a photo spot that will make 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 in late April paints the mountain pink. In mid-May, the white rhododendron blooms, and from late May to mid-June, you can enjoy the sight of the Japanese enchanting dogwood and red enchanting dogwood.

"Akayashio" blooms from late April to early May

"Shiroyashio" blooms from early May to mid-May

"Sarasa Enkianthus" blooms from late May to early June

"Red Enkianthus" blooms at the same time as Sarasadoudan

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

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, 30 minutes from Nagoya).

Take the Kintetsu Yunoyama Line from Yokkaichi Yokkaichi Station to Yunoyama Onsen Station (approximately 30 minutes)

Take the Miekotsu 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 "Saikoyo"

Irodoriikoyo is conveniently located by public transport, about 200m down from the "Yunoyama Onsen Gozaisho Ropeway Mae" bus stop. The building resembles a Western castle, but the young staff will greet you with a lively attitude. Another unique feature of the hotel is that the staff hosts various events throughout the year to welcome guests, and this hospitality can be felt throughout the hotel. You'll definitely be glad you came and want to come back!

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