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Gozaisho-Dake, Mie Prefecture

Gozaisho-Dake, at 1,210 meters, is the highest peak in the Suzuka range. On clear winter days, the snow caps can even be seen from Okazaki and other parts of eastern Aichi. The border between Mie and Shiga prefectures runs along the mountain. The peak can be reached on foot, but an aerial rope-way plus a ski-lift allows visitors access to the top from Yunoyama Onsen, at the foot of the mountain. There, customers can enjoy the views of Ise Bay, the Japan Alps, glimpses of the vast waters of Lake Biwa and (on a good day) the distant cone of Mount Fuji. They can also wander around the numerous hiking trails while listening to the sounds of the bush warblers living there and taking in the natural beauty of the trees, rhododendrums, and azaleas.

The 2.161 kilometer long ropeway takes passengers 780 meters up the mountain where a ski lift will take them the rest of the way. The ropeway uses thirty-eight 10-person capacity gondolas traveling a minute apart from each other. Six steel towers, each 61 meters high, support the ropeway on its 12 minute journey. En route, some interesting rock formations can be seen, as well as at the mountain top.

There are two ski lifts to service to two ski trail runs on the mountain during the winter. One is located near the top of the ropeway and is also used as a sightseeing feature throughout the year that will take visitors to the top of the mountain.

Partway up this ski lift is a station whereby you can walk to the world's only zoo dedicated to the Serow, a long-haired Tibetan goat. The zoo has approximately 40 serows consisting of 6 species from all over the world, including the unique Japanese serow which is registered as a Natural Treasure. The facility also provides exhibits on seasonal sights, geographical features, flora, insects, birds and small animals of the area.

View downward from Gozaisho-Dake ropeway	View upward from Gozaisho-Dake ropeway	View of rock formation from Gozaisho-Dake ropeway

In addition to its panoramic views, Gozaisho-Dake is noted for its splendid autumn colors, all of which can be seen from the facilities at the summit. Yunoyama Onsen is a great place to relax and unwind, once you have returned from the mountain.

How to get there:

Japanese Serow at Gozaisho-Dake

From Nagoya Station, take the Kintetsu Line for 1 hour to Yunoyama-onsen Station. From there, it takes eight-minutes by bus from the station to the Yunoyama Onsen stop at the base of the Gozaisho-Dake ropeway.

Tours - Japan Discovery visits Gozaisho-dake.
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