{"id":12713,"date":"2025-08-13T13:42:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T04:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hbv1001vjsu4.previewdomain.jp\/jpn\/blog\/wp\/?p=12713"},"modified":"2025-10-27T17:28:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T08:28:43","slug":"takayama-matsumoto-jt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corritrip.jp\/jpn\/blog\/en\/takayama-matsumoto-jt\/","title":{"rendered":"From Hida Takayama to Matsumoto! A Spectacular Autumn Route – Enjoy the Autumn Foliage at Shin Hotaka Ropeway!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A special experience to enjoy the Japanese Alps in autumn by air<\/strong>!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you are planning a trip from Hida Takayama to Matsumoto, Shinshu in October, there is one spot you definitely shouldn’t miss– the Shin Hotaka Ropeway<\/mark><\/strong>. The Shin Hotaka Ropeway is the most popular ropeway in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second half of the Shin Hotaka Ropeway operates the only double-decker gondola in all of Japan. It’s a special experience where you can enjoy the magnificent view of the 3,000-meter-high Japanese Alps from the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The view from here was awarded two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan<\/strong>.
Autumn offers the most beautiful scenery of the year. Located at an elevation of 2,156 meters, the Nishi-Hotakaguchi Station observation platform offers a panoramic view of the Japanese Alps in the brilliant red and golden colors of the autumn leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the trail rises more than 1,000 meters in elevation from the foot of the mountain to the summit, visitors can enjoy the changes in autumn foliage at different elevation zones. This is a must-visit spot in autumn, where you can enjoy both a breathtaking photo-worthy view and Japanese autumn foliage viewing at the same time.
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A trip with a spectacular view starting at the morning market in Takayama<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Takayama Morning Market, one of the three major morning markets in Japan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Start your trip with the Takayama morning market. Known as one of the three major morning markets in Japan, the Takayama morning market is a great place to enjoy fresh local finger foods, crafts, and local produce. Taking in the crisp morning air and leisurely browsing the stalls makes for a wonderful start to experiencing traditional Hida life.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Access to Shin Hotaka Ropeway from Takayama<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After enjoying the morning market, head to the Shin Hotaka Ropeway from the Takayama Bus Center.
A direct bus service runs to the Shin Hotaka Onsen Station of the first Shin Hotaka Ropeway, arriving at the site in approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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