3/24/2017

Naeba Dragondola (Niigata)

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DragonDola is the Japanese longest ropeway line (5,481m) located in Yuzawa-machi, Niigata prefecture.
View from Sanchou-Eki (Mountain Top Station) of 1,346 m above sea level

 'Dragondola' is the name given by Yumi Matsutoya, a popular pop singer.

Naeba Prince Hotel can be seen at the foot of the mountain.  Sanroku-Eki (Mountain Foot Station) of this line is close to it.

The capacity of a cabin: 8 ( two 4-seat in back to back)   Time required from Sanchou-Eki (1,346m) to Sanroku-Eki (921m) : 25 min

Futai-ko (Lake Futai)   This lake is said to change to seven colors depending on the weather.





Dragondola crossing over Kiyotsu River flowing into Lake Futai.


This area is said to be a scenic site of the line.

video (2 min 11 sec)    The ropeway makes its way up and down repeatedly.

End of Naeba DragonDola.    return to List of scenic sites visited

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