I came on early January, I couldn't see anything on the observation deck it was cloudy with temperature -12 C, but the forest around it was stunning, and the view while riding the ropeway was magnificent. It was also snowing. I love it. Best place I have ever been in Japan.
I love your videos! So informative and love the breath-taking shots, videography and editing you put into it! Really feel the emotion and excitement of the place. Thank you for the guide for when I would hopefully travel to Japan one day!
We had the opportunity to be at this top platform on good weather but did not stop at the mid station tho. Reminds us of the views we get in Switzerland too. Great video with great information about the onsen which we always use whenever we travel to Japan.
Just subscribed ! My husband and I will go to Gifu Minikamo on May. Golden week maybe ,and really want to go to Takayama , Good video , very interesting place ,, we will go there !, thanks for sharing,,,
This video is awesome. I like how cinematic the feel is :) Planning to go there in mid-May. Hope we can see the same beautiful view at Shinhotaka ropeway :)
Thanks for making this video. You said to make sure we go there on a sunny day. But I am planning a day trip there from Takayama end if Dec to see the wintery scenery, is it still ok? 😅
Thank you for an inspiring video! I wonder if mobile internet and gps is working fine in a forest? Is it possible to get lost there? Is there any animals?
Hi! What is the name of the onsen you mentioned in your video? I am interested in doing onsen but shy and also will be going with my teenage daughter so having clothes to cover would be a good option. I did not catch the name of the onsen and also do we bring our own bathing suit or there are some for hire? Thanks.
It is Shinhotaka-No-Yu. Here you go! goo.gl/maps/i8zRsbMRvwrfYWFv5 It is basically a natural outdoor onsen. So no staff will be there. You need to bring all thethings you need :)
Amazing and very informative videos on Takayama. We are going there two weekends from now (22 Feb). Is it a good time to visit the Shinhotaka Ropeway? Many thanks!
We've already booked a night at a ryokan in Hirayu Onsen (halfway between Takayama and Shinhotaka) so we might as well squeeze this trip in before going on towards Shirakawago and Kanazawa, right?
loving your vids! please tell me - does the bus stop directly near the cable car ticketing and boarding? what bus did u take please? was it a public bus? coz I saw another video where they had to HIKE up to the entrance!
Yes, the bus goes right next to the cable are station. There is only one bus company "Nohi bus" running buses between Shinhotaka and Takayama. Below is the details. www.nouhibus.co.jp/route_bus/shinhotaka-line-en/ Like I said in the video, JTB ticket offers better value. JTB is in partnership with the Nohi Bus, so you will take Nohi bus anyway.
Hi Yusuke san. Is the Shin Hotaka area accessible in Winter, and if so, is it worth going, or would the weather make it too difficult for a day trip? Also, how much does the crowds fluctuate on Weekends vs Weekdays? If we go to this, it will probably be on a Sunday.
Oh it is beautiful in winter too. You can check the photos of each season from the link below. shinhotaka-ropeway.jp.e.uk.hp.transer.com/season/ It is easily accessible by bus and rope-way in winter too. Must visit on a SUNNY DAY though :) Weekends, there may be a bit more people, but not gonna be too crowded :)
@@Japanesquest we are planning mar20-mar30 this year. Will there be any snowfall? We want to enjoy our first snow experience. Is there any other high altitude places you can suggest?
This is amazing. I will be in takayama in early April so is this looks like it worth the day trip!!! Also, it looks like you’re using a drone while at the observatory deck.! That is possible? Because I will bring mine
Flying a drone at the deck is frowned upon (and probably not allowed). There are walking trails nearby. I went down there and shot the deck from distance :)
may I know how long the walk is to the onsen and how much did you pay? also how do I get the bus from onsen back to takayama? is bus stop right at the onsen? thanks.
Onsen itself is free, but there is a donation box that kindly asks around 300 yen. It is for preserving the Onsen. The walk from Nabedaira station to Shinhotaka-No-Yu is about 40-50 minutes. You can also take the bus to Shinhotaka-No-Yu since it is located between the Shinhotaka Ropeway station and Takayama. The bus stop's name is "Nakaokoharaguchi " Map: goo.gl/maps/iofMVwP8cF92 WIth the JTB ticket, you can hop on and off the bus as many times as you want!
+Japanesquest thanks for the info but I am so sad that onsen closes from October 31st! I wanted to come in Nov - which other "swimsuit" onsen would be open then? so sad........
The JTB ticket includes 1 return ticket for both No.1 and No.2 ropeways (cable cars). If you wanna ride it more than one time, you pay extra and you can take as many cable cars as you want. Below is the price. shinhotaka-ropeway.jp.e.uk.hp.transer.com/price/
I came on early January, I couldn't see anything on the observation deck it was cloudy with temperature -12 C, but the forest around it was stunning, and the view while riding the ropeway was magnificent. It was also snowing. I love it. Best place I have ever been in Japan.
We are travelling to japan later this year so I have watched a lot of videos on japan in the last 6 months and yours are definitely amongst the best .
Cool! Glad you like my videos :)
I planned a lot of my itinerary using this channel and it went so good.. I am deeply obliged.
your channel is way too underrated.
I love your videos! So informative and love the breath-taking shots, videography and editing you put into it! Really feel the emotion and excitement of the place. Thank you for the guide for when I would hopefully travel to Japan one day!
Awesome video as always, interesting music choices for the backround music, and hopefully soon ill be coming back to Japan.
Thanks!! Japan is always waiting for you :)
and that drone shot!!!!!!!! WITH the raging river at the side!!!!! dayum dude - AMAZEBALLS!!!!!!!!!
Haha, thanks :D
We had the opportunity to be at this top platform on good weather but did not stop at the mid station tho. Reminds us of the views we get in Switzerland too. Great video with great information about the onsen which we always use whenever we travel to Japan.
Amazing video. Thanks for sharing all the information. Really appreciate it.
I m going in Nov....
Awesome video! Love the cinematic shots and detailed bus directions, thank you! :)
Just subscribed ! My husband and I will go to Gifu Minikamo on May. Golden week maybe ,and really want to go to Takayama , Good video , very interesting place ,, we will go there !, thanks for sharing,,,
Thanks!
A very peaceful place to relax. Very nice cinematic video as always. Hope you'll have millions of viewers in the future...
Thanks always :D
This video is awesome. I like how cinematic the feel is :) Planning to go there in mid-May. Hope we can see the same beautiful view at Shinhotaka ropeway :)
Thanks Hazel-san!
May is the best! It is warm yet the mountains are still covered by snow.
Make sure you visit there on a sunny day :)
Thanks for making this video. You said to make sure we go there on a sunny day. But I am planning a day trip there from Takayama end if Dec to see the wintery scenery, is it still ok? 😅
Thank you! I will follow your itinerary!
That river next to the onsen looks awesome!
Indeed! :)
Thank you for an inspiring video! I wonder if mobile internet and gps is working fine in a forest? Is it possible to get lost there? Is there any animals?
Hi Japanesquest. Thanks for your informative videos. Is the onsen open in Feb?
What time u left the bus station and what time u came back to takayam?
We are planning first hida express from Nagoya so I worried about time
All your videos are so helpful, better than any in google. Can u give any tips on hirayunoyu or kaminoyu? Appreciate it. 😋
looks like a very beautiful view
Hi! What is the name of the onsen you mentioned in your video? I am interested in doing onsen but shy and also will be going with my teenage daughter so having clothes to cover would be a good option. I did not catch the name of the onsen and also do we bring our own bathing suit or there are some for hire? Thanks.
It is Shinhotaka-No-Yu. Here you go! goo.gl/maps/i8zRsbMRvwrfYWFv5
It is basically a natural outdoor onsen. So no staff will be there. You need to bring all thethings you need :)
Japanesquest 🙏 thanks
Amazing and very informative videos on Takayama. We are going there two weekends from now (22 Feb). Is it a good time to visit the Shinhotaka Ropeway? Many thanks!
Yes, winter is beautiful too! But please make sure to visit on a sunny day :)
Always the best!!!
Thanks!!!
hi just asking if the shoryudo bus pass covers takayama to shinhotaka ropeway?
We've already booked a night at a ryokan in Hirayu Onsen (halfway between Takayama and Shinhotaka) so we might as well squeeze this trip in before going on towards Shirakawago and Kanazawa, right?
Amazing Video! Keep it up!
Thanks!
I have only one day for day trip in takayama, i don't know if go to the ropeway area or kamikochi. Wish could pack 2 destinations in the same day
My plan is to go to shinhotaka after kamikochi in 1 day only
Hi, what month did you visit?
I Love all it!💖
Thanks!!
Hello! Does this place have snow in late May?
altitude is over 2000 km! must have a great view.
loving your vids! please tell me - does the bus stop directly near the cable car ticketing and boarding? what bus did u take please? was it a public bus?
coz I saw another video where they had to HIKE up to the entrance!
Yes, the bus goes right next to the cable are station. There is only one bus company "Nohi bus" running buses between Shinhotaka and Takayama. Below is the details.
www.nouhibus.co.jp/route_bus/shinhotaka-line-en/
Like I said in the video, JTB ticket offers better value. JTB is in partnership with the Nohi Bus, so you will take Nohi bus anyway.
+Japanesquest oh thank you thank you!!!!!
Η ομορφιά του Τakayama είναι φανταστική! Θα πρεπε όμως τα βιντεάκια σου να διαρκούν περισσότερη ώρα.😄😄
Thanks for your comment!
I love your videos and wonder what kind of camera's you used for this trip?
I usually shoot with Sony a 6500 with various lenses :)
Hi Yusuke san. Is the Shin Hotaka area accessible in Winter, and if so, is it worth going, or would the weather make it too difficult for a day trip?
Also, how much does the crowds fluctuate on Weekends vs Weekdays? If we go to this, it will probably be on a Sunday.
Oh it is beautiful in winter too. You can check the photos of each season from the link below.
shinhotaka-ropeway.jp.e.uk.hp.transer.com/season/
It is easily accessible by bus and rope-way in winter too. Must visit on a SUNNY DAY though :)
Weekends, there may be a bit more people, but not gonna be too crowded :)
@@Japanesquest we are planning mar20-mar30 this year. Will there be any snowfall? We want to enjoy our first snow experience. Is there any other high altitude places you can suggest?
hi, is it possible to self drive from takayama to shinhotaka around late february 26-28?
This is amazing. I will be in takayama in early April so is this looks like it worth the day trip!!! Also, it looks like you’re using a drone while at the observatory deck.! That is possible? Because I will bring mine
Flying a drone at the deck is frowned upon (and probably not allowed). There are walking trails nearby. I went down there and shot the deck from distance :)
Takayama and surroundings are great places to legally fly a drone. Hope you capture good footage :)
may I know how long the walk is to the onsen and how much did you pay?
also how do I get the bus from onsen back to takayama? is bus stop right at the onsen? thanks.
Onsen itself is free, but there is a donation box that kindly asks around 300 yen. It is for preserving the Onsen.
The walk from Nabedaira station to Shinhotaka-No-Yu is about 40-50 minutes. You can also take the bus to Shinhotaka-No-Yu since it is located between the Shinhotaka Ropeway station and Takayama. The bus stop's name is "Nakaokoharaguchi "
Map: goo.gl/maps/iofMVwP8cF92
WIth the JTB ticket, you can hop on and off the bus as many times as you want!
+Japanesquest thanks for the info but I am so sad that onsen closes from October 31st! I wanted to come in Nov - which other "swimsuit" onsen would be open then? so sad........
Does JTB 2 day pass cover Shinhotaka Ropeway?
can you take the same two cable cars down?
The JTB ticket includes 1 return ticket for both No.1 and No.2 ropeways (cable cars).
If you wanna ride it more than one time, you pay extra and you can take as many cable cars as you want. Below is the price.
shinhotaka-ropeway.jp.e.uk.hp.transer.com/price/
+Japanesquest noted. thanks so much.
Enjoy. ..butifu. ..😊
Thanks for your comment!
I'm going in December!
Cool! Winter' view is great too!
2000km altitude? I guess we don't need Richard Branson for space tourism. :o
But he can spice things up :)
Haha. He meant 2000 metres obviously
今週行く予定あるけど天気は悪い。。。日晴れてない。。。
Altitude is over 2000 km??? Ahaha
What time u left the bus station and what time u came back to takayam?
We are planning first hida express from Nagoya so I worried about time