The Northern Alps of Japan- Hida mountains gondola - Shin-Hotaka Ropeway

The Northern Alps, also known as the Hida Mountains, stretch through Nagano, Toyama and Gifu prefectures. The Shin-Hotaka Ropeway has one of the largest elevation gains in the country as it climbs over 1000 meters up the side of the Hotake Mountain Range, which includes Oku-Hotakedake, Japan's third highest peak. It is the only double decker gondola car in Japan.