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Oyabe E - Line Oito June 28, 2014. From the top of Mt. Komagatake (elevation 2,956 m/9,698 ft), the Tonami JCT N Koshoku JCT A Komatsu Hokuriku K KOMAGATAKE NAGANO main peak of the Central Alps, you can enjoy panoramic views of not only Mt. Airport Shinkansen Joetsu Shinkansen Spring EXPWY Takasaki JCT Fuji but the Southern Alps, Mt. Ontake, Mt. Norikura and the Northern Alps. The

Ueda EXPWY TOHOKU Hokuriku Saku Fujioka JCT Main Line Matsumoto Matsu Komoro JCT area is also famous as a treasure trove of alpine plants. When the cherry blossoms are moto JOSHIN-ETSU Kuki Shiraoka Airport JCT Suwa EXPWY • Total horizontal length: 2127.5 m (6980 ft.) • Length of incline: 2333.5 m (7656 ft.) ROPEWAY blooming in the foothills, the Hida-Kiyomi Tsurugashima JCT Okaya JCT To Narita • Difference in elevation: 950.0 m (3117 ft.), greatest vertical difference in Japan • Operating speed: 7 m/s (23 ft./s) mountains are still covered with International • Time to final stop: 7 min. 30 s • No. of cars and passengers: 2 cars, up to 61 passengers/car Chuo Airport Main Line • Elevation: *Starting point: Shirabidaira Station, 1661.5 m (5451.1 ft.), snow. Senjojiki Cirque is transformed EXPWY TOKAI-HOKURIKU Ueno CH *Terminal: Senjojiki Station, 2611.5 m (8567.9 ft.), station at highest elevation in Japan into a ski ground, attracting skiers Komagane UO EXPWY Hachioji Shinjuku JCT Tokyo

HOKURIKU EXPWY C and snowboarders from all over Mino-Seki JCT huo Main Line ■ Fare Table Ichinomiya Haneda Japan. Many people also enjoy JCT Ebina JCT Airport Segment Ticket type Adult Child Maihara JCT Toki JCT mountain climbing amid the JCT CHUO EXPWY Komagane Station to Shirabidaira Station Round-trip Autumn leaf viewing: From late ¥ 2,060 ¥ 1,040 lingering snow, while in the foothills (Komaki) TOMEI EXPWY 東海道新幹線 Route bus September through late October Nagoya Airport Suganodai Bus Center to Shirabidaira Station Round-trip ¥ 1,640 ¥ 820 this is the best time to see the Toyota JCT Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport Round-trip ¥ 2,260 ¥ 1,130 rosebud cherry trees (kohiganzakura) Ropeway Shirabidaira Station to Senjojiki Station at Takato-joshi and weeping cherry Chubu Centrair One-way ¥ 1,210 ¥ 610 Autumn International Airport trees (shidarezakura) at Kozenji To Kansai *Adult fares apply to persons age 12 and older (junior high school students and older). Senjojiki The landscape is transformed into a mass of vibrant crimson and gold that International Airport Temple. Around Komagatake too, Skiing Ground Child fares apply to persons under the age of 12 (elementary school students and younger). May through June is when the contrasts with the ivory rocks and green Siberian dwarf pine trees and which *Group discounts of 10% off posted fares apply to groups of 15 people or more. Senjojiki Skiing Ground : Open from late April can be enjoyed from the ropeway car. While the chill winds serve as a By Car mountain cherry trees and alpine ■ Fare schedules Current as of 1 April 2014 through late May reminder that winter is approaching, this is a popular time of year for hikers Approx. 3 hours by Ropeway Shirabidaira Station plants begin to bloom. From Chuo Chuo Ropeway Route bus Ropeway Chuo Expressway from Hachioji Okaya to visit Senjojiki and enjoy the fleeting but colorful scenery on the way. Tokyo IC Expressway JCT Expressway Bus CenterSuganodai Hachioji IC to Komagane IC Local Bus Buses run every 30 min. Every 30 min. Komagane IC

Senjojiki Station Senjojiki Komagane Station First bus: 7:00, last: 16:00 Shirabidaira Summer Approx. 2 hours by To From Komaki Chuo 3 30 to Chuo Expressway from min. min. Suganodai Bus Center First bus: 7:15, last: 16:15 private vehicles *Closed to Prefectural road While the air is pleasantly cool in the mornings and evenings, the blistering Winter Nagoya JCT Expressway Mid-April to Senjojiki

Komaki JCT to Komagane IC early November sun beats down during the day. Visitors are captivated by the pretty flowering The frequent clear skies and From Shirabidaira Station First bus: 8:20, last: 17:20 8:00 ---17:00 From Approx. 4 hours by Meishin Expressway/ Meishin Chuo Buses run every 30 min. Every 30 min. alpine plants that bloom exquisitely in the harsh natural environment. crisp mountain air provide Chuo Expressway from Suita Komaki Osaka Expressway Expressway Suita IC to Komagane IC IC JCT Komagane Station First bus: 8:00, last: 15:00 Shirabidaira spectacular views of the Summer schedule To to Southern Alps blanketed in Suganodai Bus Center First bus: 8:15, last: 15:15

end of Nov. Senjojiki By Highway Bus Early to Nov. snow. Winter marks the only From Shirabidaira Station First bus: 9:20, last: 16:20 9:00 ---16:00 Komagane IC / Komagane Bus Terminal season during which you can Approx. 3 hrs. 30 min. by Every hour

Ropeway Shirabidaira Station Buses run every hour From Chuo Ropeway Chuo Expressway from Shinjuku Shinjuku Highway view beautiful ripple patterns in Tokyo Highway Bus Terminal to Komagane Bus Terminal Expressway Komagane Station First bus: 8:00, last: 15:00 Shirabidaira the snow created by the strong To to Local Bus Station Senjojiki Suganodai Bus Center First bus: 8:15, last: 15:15 Senjojiki winds that sweep across the From Approx. 2 hrs. 30 min. by Chuo Chuo Expressway from Up 9:05 ---16:05 Nagoya Bus Center Expressway From Suganodai

Bus Center Shirabidaira Station First bus: 9:12, last: 16:12 deep snow, as well as soft rime Center to Komagane Winter schedule December to early April Down 8:55 ---15:55 formations, diamond dust and From Approx. 4 hrs. 30 min. by Meishin Expressway/ Meishin Expressway/ *During the summer schedule period, both the route bus line and the Ropeway start earlier in Chuo Expressway from Hankyu nature’s other works of art. Osaka Umeda Station Chuo Expressway the day and run on special schedules. Hankyu Umeda Station to Komagane *Use the QR code at right to access a more detailed fare schedule. Photo by YUJI TSUNO By Train Ropeway Shirabidaira Station Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Ropeway Chuo Alps Kanko Co., Ltd. Current as of 1 April 2015 Senjojiki Skiing Mountain plant Autumn leaf Approx. 4 hrs. Snowfall From Komagane Station Snowfall season Ground : Open from Shinjuku Chuo Change at Iida viewing viewing season Tokyo Station Main Line Okaya Station Line Head Office : 759-489 Akaho, Komagane City, Nagano 399-4117 Japan Shinjuku Station Local Bus Station Senjojiki TEL : +81-265-83-3107 (Main number) FAX : +81-265-83-4537 Suganodai Feast your eyes on the magnificent mountain scenery and breathe in the Bus Center Approx. 4 hrs. http://www.chuo-alps.com Email : [email protected] delicious and pure mountain air, which signals your brain to release just the right From Nagoya Chuo Change at Iida from Tokyo Office : Nagoya Office : Osaka Office : Mountain plant viewing: hormones to invigorate and refresh your weary body. Nagoya Station Main Line Okaya Station Line From late June through late August TEL: +81-3-3661-2622 TEL: +81-52-583-9223 TEL: +81-6-6541-5774 Get an unforgettable impression of a lifetime. min. to go aroun ! ! about 45 d Let's visit Let's go hiking Senjojiki Cirque: Takes Mountain climbing E HIKING MAP Annual temperatures and SENJOJIKI CIRQU －Low temp. －High temp. The trail from Senjojiki Station to Komagatake is a popular 1-day climbing Conservation of nature suitable clothing at Senjojiki （℃） 30 Steep slope DANGER! route for beginners, taking about 4 hours roundtrip. The weather in the Watch out for The flowers in the Central Alps have survived since the ice age Temperatures in Senjojiki Cirque are low even in 20 watch out when Mt. Hoken (Hoken-dake) going down falling rocks on under harsh environmental conditions at high altitudes, but midsummer, reaching only around 20°C (68°F) in July and 10 mountains, however, can change at any time, and even in summer the 2,931 m (9,616 ft.) on this side! this side! 0 DANGER! should this environment be destroyed, it would take many years August. In the midwinter month of February, the minimum average temperature during the day hovers around 12°C (53.6°F). It can be Risk of accident temperature can drop to -20°C (-4°F). Do not underestimate -10 The ropeway car passes between mountains due to tripping for it to return to its former state. For this reason, picking, relocating or removing particularly cold in the shade, so it is essential to dress warmly. VIEW SPOT -20 bathed in brilliant autumn colors and/or falling! the mountains. Be sure to wear warmer clothes than (Month) any of the natural vegetation or wildlife in the mountains is strictly prohibited. -30 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Appropriate shoes for climbing, gloves, cap and raingear are also a must. needed at lower altitudes or to bring extra layers. Ottosei-iwa Haccho-zaka Similarly, all areas except the mountain trails are out of bounds, so climbers should Climbers must be particularly careful during the winter months and at times when there is still stick to the marked routes. To preserve the exquisite flowers for future Hotel 50 min.→ 20 min.→ 40 min.→ CAUTION! Nokkoshijodo Naka-dake Komagatake snow on the ground. The texture of the snow is affected by the weather and changes constantly. generations, everyone visiting the Central Alps is requested to cooperate in Senjojik ←30 min. ←15 min. ←35 min. Komagatake Wear appropriate shoes Shrine Hotel Senjojiki conserving the natural environment. Climbers should remember that there are hazards all around them and proceed in a manner that looks likean ark and bring along rain gear Dark alpine lily and other necessities (Miyama Kuroyuri) whenviewed back VIEW SPOT suits their stamina and skills. July through early August Senjojiki Cirque when going past Please observe the rules below to support Notice on the prohibition Climbing trail to from here! this point efforts to preserve the natural environment. of pets and other animals. Haccho-zaka Gokurakudaira About Road Fork ● Do not attempt to enter areas marked off as “Do not enter” Please be aware that as part of efforts to preserve the VIEW SPOT 7 min. under any circumstances. natural environment and eco system in the area, pets and 2,612 m (8570 ft.) About ● Do not attempt to remove plants, trample the native vegetation, other animals are not allowed on the Komagatake 12 min. or engage in other activities that would ruin or damage Ropeway or buses running to and from Ropeway stations. Senjojiki Hiking trail Note that this does not apply to assistance dogs such as Spectacular views of Arctic gentian the natural plant life in the area. Station (Toyaku Rindo) ● Make sure to take all garbage, recyclables, guide dogs for the visually impaired and signal dogs for the the Southern Alps! Mid August through and other items back with you when you leave the area. hard of hearing, which are welcome. mid September European goldenrod About 15 min. walk from 7 min. Hotel Senjojiki (Miyama kinoki-rinso) Meadow buttercup Higurashi Shirabidaira Station August through September (Miyama Kimpoge) Arupus-no-oka Falls Spectacular views of July through mid August the Southern Alps! Komagane-kogen CENTRAL ALPS Veratrum stamineum To Nagoya Family Vacation Village iver 7.5 min. Schizocodon soldanelloides f. alpinus (Kobaikeso) Lilium medeoloides R KOMAGATAKE ROPEWAY About (Koiwa-kagami) *Only blooms once every few years (Kuruma-yuri (“wheel lily”)) ho 12 min. Late July through late August Chuo Expressway With a little luck, you’ll Enjoy amazing views of the mountain Late June through early August Mid July through mid August os R153 Hayataro Hot Springs be able to see serows ridge, Mt. Hokendake, and the iron ag Open-air Hot Spring (goat antelopes), support tower for the Ropeway. Nak Aleutian avens Aleutian avens Field of Kobushi-no-yu the official animal Erosion (Chinguruma) (Chinguruma) (Wooly) of . Control Dam July through mid August September through October flowers 1,662 m (5,453 ft.) Japanese mountain ash Komagane-kogen Shirabidaira Station (Urajiro-nanakamado) Open space Skiing Ground Hotel Senjojiki TEL.0265-83-3844TEL: +81-265-83-3844 Kengaike Trollius japonicus Aconitum sachalinense Pond (Shinanokinbai) About (Sakurai-uzu, a type of aconite or wolfsbane) Scenic spot: • Guest rooms : 16 rooms (All Japanese-style) July through mid August 7 min. August through September Kozenji Temple Otagiri River Forest bidaira Hiking T Wild cherry blossoms Shira rail *Two of these rooms are special rooms (Takane-zakura) Heloniopsis orientalis Maintenance in VIEW SPOT kes about 30 m . to go aroun (With private bath/toilet) Late June through mid July (Shojobakama) Komagatake SA Ta d Open Late June through mid July Showa-Inan Mountain road • Guest capacity : 72 persons Square General Hospital Komagaike Erosion • Dining hal : 112 seats Pond Control Dam Nyotai-iriguchi • Baths : Men: 20 persons, Women: 20 persons (In front of the Komagane IC) Closed to • Coffee room : 25 seats Suzuran-dori • Kiosk, Snack Corner (In front of the Komagane Suganodai private vehicles Bus Terminal) Bus Center Suganodai Bus Center Make sure to check out the lines of ■ Structure: Reinforced concrete, Approx. 2km from Komagane IC exquisite colored leaves covering Komagane IC 850m (2,789 ft.) the mountains in autumn. 2 stories above ground, 1 below ground Komagane *Paid parking lot, Space for 350 vehicles on flat ground Connection to ropeway summit station Station with no roof, open 24 hours, mechanically operated Komagane-ekimae [ Check-in ] 2:00PM [ Check-out ] 9:00AM Gokurakudaira in autumn Haccho-zaka View of Mt. 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View of Southern Alps mountain Mt. Kaikoma Mt. Senjo Mt. Kita Mt. Aino Mt. Shiomi Mt. Warusawa Mt. Arakawa-naka Mt. Akaishi Mt. Hijiri range from Komagatake (Kaikoma-ga-take) (Senjo-ga-take) (Kita-dake) (Aino-dake) Mt. Fuji (Shiomi-dake) (Warusawa-dake)(Arakawa-naka-dake) (Akaishi-dake) (Hijiri-dake) Clear, pristine snowmelt water 2,967 m (9,734 ft.) 3,033 m (9,949 ft.) 3,193 m (10,476 ft.) 3,189 m (10,463 ft.) 3,776 m (12,389 ft.) 3,047 m (9,997 ft.) 3,141 m (10,305 ft.)3,083 m (10,115 ft.) 3,120 m (10,236 ft.) 3,013 m (9,885 ft.) flows down from Hinokio Bridge. Higurashi Falls To Tokyo