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Nagano: Senjojiki Cirque Alpine View Tour by Bus and Ropeway
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience one of Nagano’s most spectacular alpine landscapes without a full-scale mountain climb. This tour takes you by bus and ropeway to Senjojiki Cirque, located 2,612 meters above sea level in Japan’s Central Alps. From the ropeway and Hotel Senjojiki terrace, you can enjoy dramatic views of steep mountain ridges, deep valleys, and seasonal alpine scenery. With your guide, you will walk along the scenic trail around the cirque, learn how this unique bowl-shaped landscape was formed, and discover the plants, wildlife, and mountain views that make this area so special. It is an ideal experience for travelers who want to enjoy the beauty of Japan’s high mountains in an accessible, guided ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Round-trip Komagatake Ropeway ticket
Round-trip bus fare
Café break at Hotel Senjojiki
English-speaking guide
Guided walk at Senjojiki Cirque
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Additional food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
If you selected the “From Suganodai Bus Center” option, please meet your guide in front of the public restroom in the Suganodai Bus Center parking area. Your guide will be holding a yellow sign near the restroom. Please arrive a few minutes before the tour start time.
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Nagano: Senjojiki Cirque Alpine View Tour by Bus and Ropeway
About
Experience one of Nagano’s most spectacular alpine landscapes without a full-scale mountain climb. This tour takes you by bus and ropeway to Senjojiki Cirque, located 2,612 meters above sea level in Japan’s Central Alps. From the ropeway and Hotel Senjojiki terrace, you can enjoy dramatic views of steep mountain ridges, deep valleys, and seasonal alpine scenery. With your guide, you will walk along the scenic trail around the cirque, learn how this unique bowl-shaped landscape was formed, and discover the plants, wildlife, and mountain views that make this area so special. It is an ideal experience for travelers who want to enjoy the beauty of Japan’s high mountains in an accessible, guided ...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Round-trip Komagatake Ropeway ticket
Round-trip bus fare
Café break at Hotel Senjojiki
English-speaking guide
Guided walk at Senjojiki Cirque
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Additional food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
If you selected the “From Suganodai Bus Center” option, please meet your guide in front of the public restroom in the Suganodai Bus Center parking area. Your guide will be holding a yellow sign near the restroom. Please arrive a few minutes before the tour start time.
Return
Itinerary
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Komagatake Ropeway is the gateway to Senjojiki Cirque in Japan’s Central Alps. In just a short ride from Shirabidaira Station, the ropeway carries visitors high into the alpine zone, reaching Senjojiki Station at 2,612 meters above sea level. From the cabin, guests can enjoy dramatic mountain views, deep valleys, and seasonal scenery that changes from fresh greenery to autumn colors and snowy landscapes. On this tour, the ropeway is not just transportation, but part of the experience of rising from the forested mountainside to a spectacular world above the clouds.
30 minutes
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Senjojiki Cirque is one of the most famous alpine landscapes in Japan’s Central Alps. Located around 2,612 meters above sea level, it is known for its dramatic bowl-shaped terrain formed by ancient glacial activity. Visitors can enjoy close-up views of steep mountain ridges, alpine plants, and the striking scenery of the high mountains without a full-scale climb. During the tour, guests will walk along the scenic trail around the cirque, visit areas such as the Hacchozaka junction and Ken-ga-Ike Pond, and learn about the natural forces that shaped this remarkable mountain landscape.
2 hours
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Hotel Senjojiki is located beside Senjojiki Station at 2,612 meters above sea level, making it a unique base for enjoying the scenery of the Central Alps. Its terrace offers memorable views of Senjojiki Cirque and the surrounding mountains, and the hotel also has a café and restaurant where visitors can take a short break after walking in the alpine environment. On this tour, guests will stop at the hotel area for photos, explanations, and a relaxing break while surrounded by one of Nagano’s most impressive mountain landscapes.
