Akechidaira Ropeway 🚡🏞️

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Address:
Akechidaira, Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan 📍 (Located near Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji, get off the bus at Akechidaira stop)

Atmosphere/Location:
Akechidaira Ropeway is a small ropeway that takes tourists from Akechidaira Plateau to the top viewpoint in just 3-4 minutes. 🚠 The lower station is located in the nature of Oku-Nikko, surrounded by forests and views of the Irohazaka Winding Road. 🌲 The atmosphere around the station feels quiet and refreshing, with the scent of trees and cool mountain wind. 🍃 The ropeway is compact. It can accommodate around 12-15 people per ride, so it can get a bit crowded during peak seasons. 🙈 At the top, there is the Akechidaira Observation Platform, which offers a spectacular view of Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji. 🏔️ On a clear day, Mount Nantai can be clearly seen. 🌄

Highlights:
- Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji View: The observation platform at the top offers a beautiful view of Kegon Falls and Lake Chuzenji, surrounded by mountains. 🏞️ It is one of the best views in Nikko, especially in the fall when the leaves turn red and orange. 🍁
- Short but worthwhile ride: The ropeway takes only 3-4 minutes each way, but the view is worth the 1,000 yen round trip. 🚡 It is suitable for those who do not have the time or do not want to hike up the mountain. It takes about 2 hours to walk from Lake Chuzenji.
- Lower Station and Shops: The lower station has a souvenir shop and a small cafe that serves snacks and drinks such as Dango and hot tea. ☕ This shop is a convenient place to rest before or after the ropeway.
- Easy access: From Tobu Nikko or JR Nikko Station, take the Tobu Bus to Akechidaira stop (35 minutes, 1,250 yen), making it convenient for travelers without private cars. 🚌

Average price per person:
- Ropeway fare (round trip): 1,000 yen (about 240 baht) 🚡
- Bus fare from Tobu Nikko Station to Akechidaira: 1,250 yen (about 300 baht) 🚌
- Snacks/drinks at the lower station shop: 300-800 yen (about 70-190 baht) ☕

Score:
4/5 ⭐

Tips:
- Check the weather before you come Because the view may be obscured by clouds on rainy or foggy days ☁️