Iwakuni Castle Ropeway

The Iwakuni Castle Ropeway runs from in front of Kikko Park in Yokoyama, Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, up to the summit of Shiroyama at a height of about 200 meters. From the window of the 30-person gondola travelers can look out over the former castle town and streets of Iwakuni, Kintai Bridge, one of Japan’s three famous bridges, and the Seto Inland Sea. The journey time is about three minutes one way. Dogs and cats weighing less than 10 kilos can be taken in the gondolas provided they are in a pet cage. At the plaza outside the mountaintop station look out for the mechanical clock which plays music at regular intervals. There is also a play area for children and an observation deck. It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the station at the top to Iwakuni Castle.

Spot details

Address: Yamaguchi Pref. Iwakunishi Yokoyama Map
Area: Iwakuni / Yanai / Suooshima Area
Phone: 0827411477
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (departs every hour at 00, 15, 30, 45 minutes)
Closed: Inspection/Maintenance Sunday
Fees: [Ride fee]
[Adult] Round trip 560 yen, One way 330 yen
[Elementary School Students] Round trip 260 yen, One way 150 yen
Parking Lot: Available(60spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(IWAKUNI FREE Wi-Fi)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes