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ROPESTER Precautions before boarding and during operation


Please be sure to review the instructions below.
You cannot ride unless you consent to the terms.
*We may deny a ride to anyone found to have violated these terms on the day of the ride.

[Safety Guidelines Before Boarding] *Passengers of junior high school age and older are considered adults, while passengers of elementary school age are considered children.

  1. Both adults and children may ride the ROPESTER. When a child rides the gondola lift, they must be accompanied by an adult who has reviewed and shared the Safety Guidelines and who can provide appropriate supervision and support. If it is determined that it is unsafe for you to ride, you may be denied boarding to ensure the safety of all passengers.
    　
  2. When children ride the ROPESTER, they must be accompanied by an equal number of adults.
    　
  3. The ROPESTER offers a choice between a one-way ride from Togendai Station to Owakudani Station, or a round-trip ride from Togendai Station to Owakudani Station and back (exiting the gondola lift mid-ride is not permitted). We will confirm your choice on the day of your ride. In either instance, seats cannot be changed once you have boarded.
    　
  4. Children under the age of 5 (pre-elementary school age) are not permitted to ride the ROPESTER.
    　
  5. Pregnant women and passengers under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not permitted to ride.
    　
  6. Passengers who are unable to fasten a seatbelt are not permitted to ride.
    　
  7. Passengers who may require assistance in the event of an emergency are not permitted to ride.
    　
  8. For one-way rides, up to one item of baggage per passenger, excluding valuables, will be transported on the subsequent gondola. Passengers taking a round-trip ride are requested to store their baggage in the station lockers as directed by staff. (Locker fees are the responsibility of the passenger.)
    　
  9. Eating, drinking, or bringing any food or drink aboard the gondola lift is not permitted.
    　
  10. Pets are not permitted to ride.
    　
  11. The following items are not permitted aboard the ROPESTER: Deadly weapons (knives, scissors, sharp objects, bats, hand tools), spray cans (butane canisters, camp stove gas, bug sprays, pesticides), items that use gunpowder (fireworks, firecrackers), other similar hazardous items (bleach, paint, heated lunch boxes, instant refrigerants, air disinfectants, e-cigarettes or vapes)
    　
  12. Smoking is prohibited aboard the gondola lifts.
    　
  13. Please follow all instructions given by the tour guides.
    　
  14. Rides may be cancelled at any time, including immediately before boarding, due to inclement weather or other conditions.
    　
  15. Hats, sunglasses, and masks must not be worn, as they may be blown away.
    　
  16. As the gondola lifts have no windows, sunlight may be intense. Please take appropriate precautions to avoid sunburn.

    [Safety Guidelines During Operation]

  1. Priority seating is available for children.
    　
  2. Leaving your seat, using an umbrella (including a parasol) during the ride, or extending your hands or head outside the gondola lift is prohibited.
    　
  3. The use of items that may be blown away during the ride (handkerchiefs, tissues, pamphlets, etc.) is prohibited.
    　
  4. Dropping or throwing items you are carrying outside the gondola lift is prohibited.
    　
  5. The use of photography devices not equipped with a neck strap (smartphones, tablets, cameras, etc.) is prohibited. (Free same-day rentals of smartphone cases with a strap are available; however, they may not be compatible with some larger smartphones.)
    　
  6. The use of tripods and selfie sticks is prohibited.
    　
  7. Seatbelts must remain fastened at all times.
    　
  8. Standing or walking around inside the gondola lift is not permitted.
    　
  9. When a child rides, they must be accompanied by an adult. In the event of an accident or other trouble, responsibility shall rest with the adult who signed the passenger agreement.