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Gondola Ride
The Summer Gondola is the heart and soul of the Niseko in the summer season linking the peaceful silence of Hokkaido in summer to the dynamism of resort experiences that you can actively enjoy in Niseko. Enjoy the vast panoramas of Mount Yotei, as you soar into the Niseko sky with magnificent views bursting with lush greenery.
Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Gondola
- Location: Niseko Grand Hirafu Gondola (about a 2-minute drive from the hotel)
- Walk-in only. Please purchase the gondola tickets at Mountain Centre desk on the day of your visit.
- Maximum 8 persons in a cabin.
- Pets are allowed on a leash or in a pet cage.
| Dates of Operation | 4 July – 31 August 2026 (Daily)
1 – 27 September 2026 (Weekends Only) |
| Operation Time | 08:30 – 15:30 (Last Ride) |
| Price | Return ticket: ¥2,000 (13 years and above) / ¥1200 (7 to 12 years) *Pre-schoolers (5 years and under) and pets are free of charge |
Hanazono Gondola
- Location: Niseko Hanazono Resort (about a 15-minute drive from the hotel)
- Walk-in only. Please purchase the gondola tickets at Hanazono 308 activity desk on the day of your visit.
- Maximum 8 persons in a cabin.
- Pets are allowed on a leash or in a pet cage.
| Dates of Operation | 1 July – 27 September 2026 |
| Operation Time | 09:00 – 16:00 (Last Ride) |
| Duration | 6 minutes one way |
| Price | ¥2,000 (13 years and above) ¥1,000 (6 to 12 years) *Pre-schoolers (5 years and under) are free of charge ¥500 (pets) |
Annupuri Gondola
- Location: Niseko Annupuri Resort (about a 30-minute drive from the hotel)
- Walk-in only. Please purchase the gondola tickets at the Annupuri Gondola Station on the day of your visit.
- Pets are allowed on a leash or in a pet cage.
| Dates of Operation | 18 July – 12 October 2026 |
| Closure Dates | Weekdays between 31 August and 2 October |
| Operation Time | 9:00 – 16:00 (Last Ascent) ※Operating hours are subject to change depending on the weather and sunset conditions. |
| Price | Return Ticket: ¥1,700 (13 years old and above) / ¥850 (7 to 12 years old) One-way Ticket: ¥1,050 (13 years old and above) / ¥530 (7 to 12 years old) *Pre-schoolers (5 years and under) are free of charge |
Other Information
- Gondola services may be suspended or cancelled due to bad weather or other conditions.
- There are no restrooms or restaurants near the summit station.
- The area near the summit station is unpaved. Please wear comfortable shoes.
