How long is the Hakone Ropeway?

Board a Hakone Ropeway gondola to view sights such as the smoking and sulfurous Owakudani Valley, the calm waters of Lake Ashinoko and the grandeur of Mount Fuji (3,776 m). The 24-minute journey covers 4 kilometers, making it one of the world's longest ropeway rides.



The Hakone Ropeway spans approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) and is one of the most popular scenic attractions in Japan's Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. The journey takes about 24 to 30 minutes to travel the full length from Sounzan Station to Togendai Station, which sits on the shores of Lake Ashi. The ropeway is divided into sections, with the most famous stop being Owakudani, an active volcanic valley where you can see sulfuric steam vents and eat "black eggs" boiled in the natural hot springs. On a clear day, the gondolas offer breathtaking, unobstructed views of Mount Fuji and the surrounding lush mountains. It is a key component of the "Hakone Round Course," and travel on the ropeway is fully covered for those who purchase a Hakone Free Pass, making it a convenient and cost-effective way to sightsee in the region.

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It connects Sounzan Station (at the terminus of the Hakone Tozan Cablecar) with Togendai Station (at the shore of Lake Ashinoko) and stops at Owakudani and Ubako stations on the way. The ropeway is fully covered by the Hakone Free Pass. The ropeway's gondolas depart every minute and fit around ten people each.

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Onshi Hakone Park It features a variety of walking paths, picnic areas, and seasonal flowers, such as cherry blossoms and azaleas. You also shouldn't miss the view of Mount Fuji from the observation deck.

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The one-way fare starts from ¥3600 for unreserved seating, but with a Japan Rail Pass you need only to pay ¥320 for the Hakone-Tozan line - easily done with a Suica or PASMO card (Limited Express trains require an extra ¥200 surcharge). With a good connection, the trip takes one hour.

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Yes, you can use the JR Railpass to get to Hakone. The JR Railpass will allow you to ride the shinkansen bullet train to Odawara Station. All shinkansen does not stop at Odawara so make sure you catch the Kodama shinkansen. The shinkansen ride from Tokyo to Odawara is only about 40 minutes.

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An easy loop tour you can follow through Hakone includes various forms of unique transportation: Starting out by train from Tokyo, you switch to a small three-car tram that zigzags up the mountain, then change to a cable car, and then to a smaller ropeway, and end your trip with a boat ride across Lake Ashi, stopping ...

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Museum Hours 9:00 – 17:00, 365 days/year * Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

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