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First Sunrise (Meishan)

First Sunrise (Meishan)

Event Overview

It is a symbol located in the center of Tokushima City and has a large number of people. The peak at an altitude of 290m is reached by ropeway from Byeshan Ropeway Sanfoot Station (5th floor of Awa Odori Kaikan), about 6 minutes by ropeway. In addition to watching the first sunrise while riding the ropeway, you can also drive to the summit. On the ropeway, the first sunrise operation is carried out from 6 o'clock on January 1 (subject to change depending on the situation).

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Mount Meishan
  • Address:   
  • Meishan Town, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture
  • PublicTransportation:   
JR Tokushima Station → 10-minute walk (Mount Meishan Ropeway foot Station)
  • CarAccess:   
From Tokushima-do Tokushima IC via National Route 11 at 6km 15 minutes Awa Odori Kaikan
  • Phone Number:   
  • 088-621-5232 (Tokushima City Nigiwai Exchange Division)
  • Parking Number:   
Free. 100 near the summit

Event Period

  • January 1, 2025 (Wednesday, celebration)

Price

Free (Ropeway round-trip adult 1030 yen, dwarf 510 yen; one-way adult 620 yen, dwarf 300 yen)

Event Category

Enodal, annual event

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