Serious hikers and sightseers alike can hop on the Tenguyama Tenbo Lift and sail up the mountainside while enjoying majestic views of the Kusatsu Onsen area and the beauty of the distant mountains. In autumn, the fiery colors of the forested slopes are particularly photogenic.
As you glide up the mountain in the green season, take a moment to look down at the Tenguyama Slope beneath your feet, and imagine the green grass buried under deep white snow and dotted with skiers carving their way down the hill in winter.
After dismounting from the lift, take your time wandering the mountainside. In spring look for the pink Epigaea asiatica, azaleas, and rhododendrons that bloom in May and June. Stop by the Tenguyama Tenbo Cafe for coffee and a light meal before boarding the lift for the return trip—and one last chance to savor the bird’s-eye view of Kusatsu Onsen and the mountains of Gunma.
Tenguyama Tenbo Lift: May until November (Please check for holidays and availability in advance); 9:00 am until 4:00 pm