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Ropeway, etc.

Mt. Hakodate Ropeway

4.0

1055 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Hakodate-shi Motomachi 19-7

The ropeway at Mt. Hakodate is about a ten-minute walk from the Jujigai tram stop and about ten minutes by car from Hakodate Station and right next to the ruins of the Nambujinya encampment. The gondolas are large with seating for 125 people, and have two stations, one at the base of the mountain and also at the peak observatory station. The top speed is seven meters per second and the top of the 334-meter-high mountain is reached in about three minutes. The beautiful seasonal scenery from the observatory deck at the summit and night view of Hakodate is highly regarded as the world's best and is a representative of tourism in the city. It is often crowded for an hour or two after sunset with people visiting to see the night view.

The car park is next to the doorway station . Do come early as it gets filled up quickly then you will be directed to park elsewhere. Cost:200 yen per hour . Payment station is right at exit of car...
Daisetsuzan Sounkyo-Kurodake Ropeway

4.0

349 Reviews

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Hokkaido Kamikawa-gun Kamikawacho Sounkyo

"This ropeway joining the Sounkyo Hot Spring with Mt. Kurodake sits as the front entrance to Daisetsuzan National Park. The large-scale gondola fits 101 people, and takes you up to the fifth station of Mt. Kurodake. If you continue on by taking the lift, you can get up to the seventh station at an elevation of 1520 meters. It is used by both casual tourists, and mountain climbers headed for the peak. It takes seven minutes one-way, and comes at 20-minute intervals. On days with good weather, you can get above the ""cloud sea"" and see the Mt. Daisetsuzan Mountain Range."

This famous ropeway in the Sounkyo Hot Spring area facilitate travel up Mt. Kurodake. It is at the front entrance to Daisetsuzan National Park region. The large-scale gondola fits 101 people and...
Zao Ropeway

4.0

233 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Yamagata Pref. Yamagatashi Zaouonsen 229-3

This is a ropeway operating at Zao Onsen, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, running from Zao Sanroku Station in Zao Onsen town to Juhyo-Kogen Station, and from Juhyo-Kogen Station to Jizo Sanchou Station in Zao Jizoson. Winter season demand is high from skiers who want transport and visitors to the Juyo Light Up Event, and in summer it is used by many mountain climbers. By using a gondola named “Funitel” one can have a pleasant ride without any harsh humps or bumps. In all four seasons, from autumn leaves to frost-covered trees to new spring ones, a visitor can enjoy all of the splendid nature Zao has to offer.

Its one of great sightseeing spot either autumn or winter. Sunset at Juhyo Kogen station is the best. Cable car is very well organized. It must visit place in Zao
Kita Yatsugatake Ropeway

4.0

251 Reviews

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Nagano Pref. Chinoshi Kitayama 4035-2541

This large ropeway, able to carry 100 people, is located at the northern tip of the Yatsugatake mountain range and connects Mt. Kita Yokodake and Mt. Shimagare. It takes about seven minutes to reach Yokodake-Tsuboniwa summit station with an altitude of 2237 meters from the station at the base of the mountain with an altitude of 1771 meters. The magnificent view of the mountains seen from the gondola window is spectacular, and is especially popular among mountaineers.

My daughter enjoyed this a lot! It was a great hike for us. It’s worth a trip! The rope way runs like every 20 minutes. We came early so less people and not so crowded. This is good for a family...
Tanigawadake Ropeway

4.0

196 Reviews

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Gunma prefecture Tone-gun Minakami-machi Yuzonso Yu Fukayama National Forest Tanigawa-dake ropeway

This ropeway spanning Tanigawadake at the border of Gunma Prefecture and Niigata Prefecture connects the 746-meter altitude Doaiguchi Station with the Tenjindaira Station located at an altitude of 1,319 meters. There is also an observatory, and visitors can use a lift to reach Tenjin Toge Pass which is the start of a hiking route. The trekking course from Tenjin Toge follows the mountain ridge and takes about two and a half hours, and is a veritable treasure house for plants such as　Hosobahinayukiso (a kind of Leontopodium Fairriei). The large 360-degree panoramic view from the top of the mountain affords spectacular vistas of the surrounding mountains, and is a very popular hiking course that is suitable even beginners.

The cable car will take you up the mountain and the chairlift will send you further up after the cable car ride. Take note the chairlift fee is not included in the cable car ride ticket. It is...
Shosenkyo Gorge Ropeway

4.0

156 Reviews

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Yamanashi Pref. Koufushi Ikarichou 441

This ropeway is located in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Built on a panoramic lookout at the top of Shosenkyo Gorge where the old road meets the new road, the car takes about five minutes to complete a journey. Passengers on the ropeway can enjoy great views of mountains including Mt. Yasaburo, one of Yamanashi's most famous 100 mountains, as well as Mt. Fuji, Southern Japan Alps, and the Chichibu Mountains. The lower station in the foothills features a souvenir shop, while the upper station at the peak features a diner that serves hoto noodles and char.

Small cable car that takes you to the top of the mountains overlooking Kofu with (on a clear day) a great view of Mount Fuji. Not for the faint of heart if worried about heights.
Mt. Kinka Ropeway

4.0

184 Reviews

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Gifu Pref. Gifushi Senjoujikishita 257

The Mt. Kinka Ropeway is an aerial lift system in Gifu City that runs from the bottom of Mt. Kinka to the summit; the journey takes about four minutes. During the journey, passengers can view the natural beauty of Mt. Kinka (the slopes of which are covered with old-growth forest) and the Nagara River, as well as the streets of Gifu City. At the summit, there is the Mt. Kinka Squirrel Village, shops, and a restaurant with a scenic view (the restaurant’s beer garden is open in the summer months). A return ticket for the Mt. Kinka Ropeway costs 1,080 yen for adults, 540 yen for children.

We visited the Gifu Park, Museum and then took the Ropeway up Mt. Kinka to visit the famous castle. Inclined at 25 deg one hardly felt stress as it traverse at 3.6m/sec and brings up within 5mins. We...
Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway

3.5

179 Reviews

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Hyougo Pref. Toyokashi Kinosakichouyushima 806-1

This ropeway is in Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka City. It runs from Kinosaki Onsen Station to the Daishi Sancho Station via the Onsenji Station. The 676-meter one-way trip takes about seven minutes. Onsenji Temple is located near Onsenji Station, and its main hall is a National Important Cultural Property. The Kinosaki Art Museum is also on the grounds. The temple's Oku-no-in Daishido sub-temple is on the summit, where there's also a lookout with a sweeping view of the hot spring town and the Sea of Japan.

Kinosaki onsen ropeway Its nice to see area of Kinosaki from the top. Definitely a must when going to Kinokasi Onsen. Theres a Cafe at the top where we got some hotdogs.
Kankakei Ropeway

4.0

106 Reviews

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Kagawa Pref. Shouzugunshoudoshimachou Kankakedori Takase Yu 168

The Kankakei Ropeway runs across Kankakei Gorge, which is considered to be one of the three most beautiful gorges in Japan; the Ropeway extends from the foothills right up to the mountain peak. Visitors can enjoy spectacular views of the beautiful scenery in the Gorge, which changes with the seasons. The views of the Seto Inland Sea in the distance provide a marvelous contrast to the mountain vistas. The journey up the Ropeway takes approximately five minutes to complete.

We travelled in Japan from mid October to mid November, hoping to enjoy the colorful Fall reds, but we missed out on the colors, too early. On the Kankakei ropeway, we finally saw the beauty of the...
MT. MOIWA ROPEWAY

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Sapporoshi Chuou-ku Fushimi 5-3-7

This aerial tram traverses directly into the center of Mt. Moiwa from where a spectacular view of Sapporo's night scape can be seen. The glassed-in gondolas hold up to 66 passengers, yet a panoramic view of the virgin woodlands, downtown Sapporo, and even as far as Ishikari Bay can be seen during the day, making for an exhilarating 'walk through the air.' The scenic night view of Sapporo, selected as one of Japan's new top 3 cities for night views, is also recommended. One can transfer onto the Maurice car to proceed to the peak of Mt. Moiwa.
Kanzanji Ropeway

4.0

104 Reviews

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Shizuoka Pref. Hamamatsushi Chuo-ku Kanzanjichou 1891

A gondola in Kanzanji-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture that connects Kanzanji Station near Hamanako Palpal Theme Park with Okusayama Station near the Hamanako Orgel Museum. It's famous for being Japan's first gondola to cross over lake water and while crossing you get a beautiful 360-degree view of Lake Hamanako.

It looks great in pictures but its a very short ropeway and view is not that spectacular. There really is nothing to see on top besides the Music Box Museum which is really small.
Minobusan Ropeway

4.0

91 Reviews

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Yamanashi Pref. Minamikomagunminobuchou Minobu 4226-2

This aerial cable car now in service for 55 years has an altitude difference of 763 meters, the largest in the Kanto region. It also has three observation decks near Okunoin Station at the peak. The eastern observation deck near the station offers a grand panoramic view spanning from the Tenshi Mountains to Suruga Bay and the Izu Peninsula. It also features a view of Mt. Fuji selected as one of the 100 best in Kanto. In September, October, and November, the park hosts an event called Minobu Night Walk Sorawatashi for two days each month.

This goes from the nearby temple to the summit of Mt Minobu and saves the arduous 4+ hour round trip. It costs about 1400 yen per person return but the views from the top alone are worth it. You have...
Unzen Ropeway

4.0

110 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nagasaki Pref. Unzenshi Obamachounzen 551

This ropeway operates from the Unzen Nita Pass in Unzen, Obama-cho, Unzen City to nearby the summit of Mt. Myoken. You can enjoy magnificent views of Unzen, designated as a part of Unzen-Amakusa National Park, from inside the gondola. In addition, the station has facilities such as specialty goods shops and a mountain summit observation center, and Unzen Nita Pass Premium Night is an event held where you can watch the night views and starry sky of Amakusa and Shimabara.

If you are not prepared to go hiking, it is an easy way to go to the mountain top. I hiked up and took the ropeway down.
Hachiman-yama Ropeway

4.0

110 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shiga Omihachiman-shi Miyauchicho

This is well worth visiting, panoramic views of Omihachiman and Lake Biwa. It is about 860 yen per person round trip. We even got a local snack as a gift. If you are in bad shape (health wise) I...
Sarakurayama Cable Car

4.5

89 Reviews

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Fukuoka Pref. Kitakyushushiyahatahigashiku Ogura 1481-1

A cable car installed along the slope of Mt. Sarakura in Yahata (Yawata)-higashi Ward, Kitakyushu City. It covers the distance of 1.1 kilometers with elevation gain of 440 meters. The car's large glass windows and ceiling give riders a spectacular view of the seasonal scenery outside. It's open also in the evening in winter, so riders during this time can enjoy decorative seasonal lighting. The cable car is often used by locals and tourists alike.

...ถ้าจุดหมายปลายทางของคุณ คือ Mt. Sarakura จุดชมวิว ณ ความสูงเหนือระดับน้ำทะเล 622 เมตรxa0จุดเริ่มสถานีต้นทาง คือ. * Sarakurayama Cable Car Sanroku Station * - จำหน่ายตั๋วโดยสาร Cable...
Shinhotaka Ropeway

Travel / Tourism

Takayama-shi, Gifu Prefecture Okuhida Onsenkyo Shin-Hotaka

The Shinhotaka Ropeway is an aerial lift transport system linking Shin-Hotaka Onsen Station with Nishihotakaguchi Station in the Oku-Hida Onsen (Hot Springs) District of Gifu Prefecture. The Ropeway comprises two sections: the No. 1 Ropeway and No. 2 Ropeway. By traveling on both sections in succession, visitors can reach the top of the mountain. The No. 2 Ropeway is the only aerial lift system in Japan to feature double-decker gondolas; passengers can enjoy the sensation of “strolling in the air” at an altitude of over 2,000 meters above sea-level while looking out at the magnificent scenery below. The roof observation deck at the mountain-top Nishihotakaguchi Station offers an almost 360-degree panoramic view of the mountains of Japan’s Northern Alps; this view was awarded two stars in the Michelin Green Guide to Japan.
Niseko Annupuri Gondola

4.0

119 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hokkaido Abuta-gun Niseko Cho Niseko 485

The gondola runs within the Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area, and the 10-minute one-way trip takes you from the base of the mountain to the 1,000-meter-high summit, where you can enjoy magnificent views of Mount Yotei, Lake Toya, Mount Usu, and Eruption Bay. You and your dog can also ride together on the gondola if you use a leash or kennel.

Great little resort easily accessible by bus or you can ski across (weather Pending) from Niseko. A cute stop halfway down the mountain is a cafe where you can have lunch or a drink. Pretty small...
Mt. FUJI PANORAMIC ROPEWAY

Travel / Tourism

Yamanashi Pref. Minamitsurugunfujikawaguchikomachi Asagawa 1163-1

This ropeway can be ridden from the shores of Lake Kawaguchi. Mt. Tenjo is said to be where the Japanese folktale, “Kachi-kachi Yama,” took place, hence the name of the ropeway. The ropeway takes three minutes to reach the top, 1,075 meters above sea level. From there, visitors can get a panoramic view of Lake Kawaguchi and Mt. Fuji and, on clear days, even the Japanese Southern Alps. You can descend via a hiking trail, passing by sights such as Tenjoyama Gokoku-jinja Shrine and a stone monument commemorating famed author Osamu Dazai.
Mt. Haruna Ropeway

4.0

49 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Gunma Pref. Takasakishi Harunakomachi 845-1

Take the Gunma Bus from Ikaho Bus Terminal and get off at the “Ropeway-mae” stop. Mt. Haruna, one of the “Three Mountains of Jomo” together with Mt. Akagi and Mt. Myogi, is a popular sightseeing destination. Visitors can board the ropeway at Harunakogen Station. The station is located 1,097 meters above sea level, and the lift, taking a little more than three minutes, brings riders to the 1,391 meter high top of the mountain. As riders approach the summit, the scenery changes, and you can enjoy looking down on Lake Haruna as you travel through the skies; the scenic outlook at Haruna Fujisansancho Station offers a sweeping panorama of the area.

ロープウェイ料金は往復大人８５０円。ジャフ割８３０円。乗車時間約５分間。車内からは、眼下に青い色の榛名湖が見えます。山頂駅展望台からは、晴れていれば、左から右へ、筑波山・東京スカイツリー・富士山・八ヶ岳等が見えます。花壇には、ユウスゲ・オオバギボウシ等が咲いていました。歩いて５分で榛名富士神社着。東側の展望がよく、谷川岳・武尊山・日光連山・袈裟丸山・赤城山が見えます。２０２２年８月１９日訪問。登山...
Mount Yahiko Ropeway

4.0

88 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nigata Pref. Nishikambaragunyahikomura Yahiko 2898

This ropeway runs approximately one kilometer from behind Yahiko Shrine to the summit of Mt. Yahiko. It is a ten-minute walk from Yahiko Shrine to the base station, and there is also a free shuttle bus between the two. The ropeway was opened in 1958. The summit station can be reached in approximately five minutes, and a majestic view of the Echigo Plains and the mountains can be seen in the distance as you climb the mountain. Additionally, in the summer, there is a Yakei and Hoshizora Cruise (Night View and Starry Sky Cruise) available for people to enjoy watching the sun set over the Sea of Japan and to see the vast Echigo Plains at night. The ropeway is the perfect place to watch the sun setting beyond the Japanese sea and also to see the night view of the Echigo Plains. And in the fall, the autumn leaves cover the mountains, giving the ropeway gorgeous scenery in every season.

We took the bus in the park to the ropeway kiosk, bought our tickets just in time to catch the next carriage up to the top. Spectacular views across Yahiko and beyond. We didn’t stay to long at the...