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 8 May 2023 (Mon) and 9 August 2023 (Wed)

Shinhotaka Ropeway (Cable Car) service will be suspended between 8 May 2023 (Mon) and 9 August 2023 (Wed)

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


○ Suspension period
 Monday 8 May 2023 to Wednesday 9 August 2023
 Early May to Early August 2024

○ Section where service will be suspended
 Ropeway No. 2 (between Shirakabadaira Station and Nishihotakaguchi Station)

Operation of Ropeway No. 1 and Visitor Center is under consideration.
The photo shows Ropeway No. 1.
For more information on the suspension of service, please check the official website.
Shinhotaka Ropeway Official Website

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


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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