Summer gondola | Niseko Annupuri

Aerial views and big sky

A 6-seater gondola ride takes 10 minutes one way to the 1,000-meter elevation point.
To the east is Mt. Yotei, and below are Lake Toya, Mt. Usu, Funka Bay, and more. The view below is one of the most spectacular in Hokkaido.

Operating hours and fees

Free of charge for preschool children
The service may be suspended in the event of inclement weather.
Holders of a Physical Disability Certificate or Rehabilitation Certificate, please present it at the ticket counter to receive a discount for disability certificate holders. The same discount applies to one accompanying caregiver.

Gondola operation status

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Hours*Operating hours are subject to change depending on the weather and sunset conditions.

9:00 – 16:30
(last ascent: 16:00 / last descent: 16:30)
Non-business day

Fees

Type	Round-trip / one-way	Adults	Children (elementary school students)
Regular fee	Round-trip	¥1,600	¥800
Regular fee	one-way	¥1,000	¥500
Group discount (10 or more people)	Round-trip	¥1,450	¥720
Group discount (10 or more people)	one-way	¥900	¥450
Discounts for people with disabilities	Round-trip	¥800	¥400
Discounts for people with disabilities	one-way	¥500	¥250

On days when the Hirafu summer gondola is in operation, you can also use the gondola on the return trip.

When using the gondola

Pets

Pets are allowed on the gondola. Please use a leash or cage when boarding. Please do not let go of the leash or let an animal out of a cage after disembarking from the gondola.
We are not responsible for any problems between customers or accidents caused by pets.

Wheelchairs

Please tell the ticket counter staff if you are using a wheelchair. The staff will assist you.

Wheelchair users using the Annupuri gondola should check the size between the left and right tires of their wheelchair. (It may not be possible to use the gondola due to the shape of your wheelchair, even if the size can fit into the gondola.)
Please note that the observatory is not wheelchair accessible from the summit station.
The width of the gondola entrance is 58 cm. Please confirm this size in advance.

Payment method

Credit cards and electronic money can be used to pay the gondola fees.