Gifu Accident Prevention Association for the Northern Alps

Mountain Information for Northern Alps in Gifu

To everyone climbing the Gifu side of the Northern Alps
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According to the Gifu Prefecture Ordinance for prevention of mountain accidents in Gifu Prefecture, submission of a Mountain Climbing/Hiking Notification is mandatory for those climbing/hiking in the Northern Alps and volcano region (Mt. Ontake, Mt. Yakedake, Mt. Hakusan, and Mt. Norikura).
For details, please check the page concerning the ordinance for prevention of mountain accidents in Gifu Prefecture.
For information on the mountains on the Gifu Prefecture side, please refer to the website of the Gifu Prefectural Police.

Update from Kita-Alps Gifu Mountain Rescue

Shinhotaka Ropeway (Cable Car) service will be suspended between 7 May 2024 (Tue) and 31 July 2024 (Wed)

Shinhotaka Ropeway (Cable Car) service will be suspended between 7 May 2024 (Tue) and 31 July 2024 (Wed)

The Shinhotaka Ropeway enterprise will carry out work spread over replace cables on Ropeway No. 2.
Therefore, please note that operation of Ropeway No. 2 will be suspended during the following period.


○ Suspension period
 Tuesday 7 May 2024 to Wednesday 31 July 2024

*Both Ropeway No. 1 and Ropeway No. 2 will be suspended until July 11 (Thursday).
 From July 12 (Friday), the Ropeway No. 1. will operate normally.
 From August 1 (Thursday), the Ropeway No. 2 will also operate normally.

For more information on the suspension of service, please check the official website.
Shinhotaka Ropeway Official Website

关于2024年5月7日(周二)~7月31日(周三)期间新穗高高空缆车暂停运行的通知

关于2024年5月7日(周二)~7月31日(周三)期间新穗高高空缆车暂停运行的通知

新穗高高空缆车因第2高空缆车钢丝绳更换施工,下述期间内将暂停运行,敬请注意。
○ 暂停运行期间:2024年5月7日(周二)~7月31日(周三)
*截至7月11日(周四),第1高空缆车、第2高空缆车均暂停运行
 自7月12日(周五)起,第1高空缆车恢复正常运行
 自8月1日(周四)起,第2高空缆车也恢复正常运行
有关暂停运行的详情请在官方网站上查阅|官方网站

有關2024年5月7日(二)~7月31日(三) 新穗高高空纜車停駛

有關2024年5月7日(二)~7月31日(三) 新穗高高空纜車停駛

伴隨第2高空纜車鋼纜替換工程,新穗高高空纜車預計於下列期間停駛,尚請留意。
○ 停駛期間:2024年5月7日(二)~7月31日(三)
*至7月11日(四)為止,第1、第2高空纜車均停駛
 7月12日(五)起,第1高空纜車恢復行駛
 8月1日(四)起,第2高空纜車也恢復行駛
停駛詳情請上官網確認|官網

About Norikura Skyline (Gifu Prefecture side) Road Closure

About Norikura Skyline (Gifu Prefecture side) Road Closure

On 9 September 2022, a partial collapse of the road was confirmed on the Norikura Skyline (Gifu Prefecture side).
Norikura Skyline is currently closed to traffic.
The Norikura Echo Line (Nagano Prefecture side) is passable, so please be careful if you plan to climb Mt. Norikura, as the Norikura Skyline cannot be used.
Norikuradake and Norikura Skyline official website
Norikura Echo Line & Mount Norikura

Status of the Shiradashizawa Route

Status of the Shiradashizawa Route

Shiradashizawa, the trailhead leading to the top of Mt. Oku-Hotaka from the Gifu Prefecture side, has been repaired by installing ladders and safety chains because the previous trail collapsed due to an earthquake in July 2020.
In particular, the stretch between Jutaro Bridge and Kosekizawa has become craggy and subject to frequent falling rocks, so great caution is necessary.
*As of June 16, 2023, the Jutaro Bridge has not yet been put in place due to lingering snow.
Please note that the bridge cannot be crossed when the water level is high.

The trail above Nitsuguzawa becomes unclear, and the area contains an extremely large number of loose rocks.
Although the route has become passable, climbers must recognize that it is a variation route. Helmets are recommended, and this route is not recommended for beginners.

Shiradashizawa Route
Hotakadake Sanso website


Online Mountain Climbing/Hiking Notification

Online Mountain Climbing/Hiking Notification
Online Mountain Exit Notification

Useful Information

*The link is to a Japanese page

Mountain Huts (Lodges) Opening Information
Mountain White Paper (Sangaku-Hakusho)
Request for Provision of Information
Related Site Links
Parking Information
Weather News
Provision of Information for Volcano Climbers Japan Meteorological Agency
Gifu Mountain Grading
Chubu-Sangaku National Park

Inquiries by phone(Reception hours: 8:30 to 17:00)

TEL:+81(0)578-89-3005

Secretariat for the Gifu Accident Prevention Association for the Northern Alps

Shinhotaka Center 710-9 Okuhida Onsen Gokansaka Takayama Gifu Prefecture 506-1421

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