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Central Alps Komagatake Ropeway & Bus Services Hotel Senjojiki Komagane Kogen Ski Area Access

”The Central Alps - A natural paradise floating above a sea of clouds.

Tall mountains stretch north and south from central Mt Komagatake, creating the Central Alps. Affording an unbroken view of peaks such as Mt Ontake, the Northern Alps, the Tateyama mountain range, the Southern Alps and Mt Fuji, this place is also famous as a treasure house of alpine plants. The eCentral Alps Komagatake Ropewayf was erected to enable everyone easy access to the natural beauty of these mountains, ravines and forests.

Spring  The Senjojiki Cirque (Kaaru) in spring is a dazzlingly white world of remaining snow. The whole cirque turns into a wide skiing ground. You can enjoy dynamic snowboarding, skiing and a variety of play in this snowy ravine. (April till late May)

Summer  Summer in the alpine mountains is short, but the air is refreshing. In the morning and in the evening, cool air envelops the mountain tops. The cirque is now a meadow of alpine plants. Kamchatka lilies, white hellebores, fringe bells, mountain heath and chinguruma (Geum pentapetalum) put on their delicately beautiful flowers. (July and August)

Autumn  In fall, beautiful autumnal tints descend from the mountain tops down to the piedmont. The mountain sides are exquisitely colored with crimson and gold. The spectacular contrast of the red and yellow leaves, the green of the Japanese stone pines and the white of the rocks is a natural work of art. (Late September and October)

 

Winter  The limpid beauty of a realm of pure-white snow. The fantasy of the frost-covered trees reflecting morning sun will surely hold you spellbound. You may also meet some brave climbers about to scale the winter mountains.

 

”No Pets Please

For the purpose of protecting nature and ecosystem, you are not allowed to take your pets with you on the bus to the Komagatake Ropeway and the ropeway. This rule, however, does not apply to seeing-eye dogs and hearing-ear dogs.

”Mountain Climbing

Conditions change suddenly - even summer days only average a low 12fC. It is even chillier in the shade, so light clothing is not recommended. In good weather there are few dangers, but a coat and long pants are common sense requirements. Sturdy shoes, gloves, hat and rain gear are essential! Be exceptionally cautious if climbing in winter or after snowfalls. Snow conditions are controlled by the weather and conditions change rapidly. Climb within the bounds of your equipment and physical abilities and do not be tempted further by the beauty of the mountain. Setting off without appropriate skills and equipment can lead to accidents. Always remember gYou control the level of dangerh.

”Help Conserve Nature

It is prohibited to collect, move or take any flora or fauna from the mountains. Even insects, dead trees, fallen branches or fallen leaves etc cannot be removed without prior permission. Alpine plants are particularly important to scientists. Once destroyed they do not regenerate. Care must be taken to preserve them. Flowers should of course not be picked, but even when taking photos it is more environmentally friendly to use a telephoto lens to capture shots of distant flowers. All rubbish must be removed and no rubbish should be left behind. Any discarded waste changes the environment of the animals, disturbs the ecosystem & leads to degradation of the natural environment. The mountain trails are narrow, so please cooperate with other climbers so all can progress smoothly