Mt. Nasu (Chausudake) & Nasu Ropeway
Open by month
Closed in January. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Closed in February.
Partly closed in March: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Open in April. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October — at its best. Autumn colours on Chausudake, late September to early October.
Open in November. No seasonal closure recorded.
Partly closed in December: some days or parts are closed — see the official site. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
An active volcano at the heart of the Nasu range, still venting white steam. The ropeway climbs to the 9th station in about 4 minutes; the summit (1,915 m) is a 40–60 min walk from there.
Nearby
- Nasu Yumoto Onsen and Sessho-seki ≈ 20 min by car
- Kannonnuma Forest Park ≈ 25 min by car
- To-no-Hetsuri ≈ 45 min by car
- Yunokami-Onsen Station ≈ 50 min by car
- Shiobara Onsen ≈ 50 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- October — Autumn colours on Chausudake, late September to early October
- Getting there
- About 60 min by Kanto Bus from Kuroiso Sta. (JR Utsunomiya Line), or about 70 min from Nasushiobara Sta., to the Nasu Ropeway
- Fee
- Ropeway round trip ¥2,000, one way ¥1,500 (children half)
- Good to know
- Ropeway runs Mar 20–Dec 13, 2026, 8:30–16:30, every 20 min; stops in strong wind or thunder. Active volcano; entry limits follow the volcanic alert level. No water or toilets above 1,500 m
- Time needed
- 3 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info