Hakone Ropeway

18-person capacity gondola runs approximately every minute.

Sounzan Station ~ Owakudani Station Approx. 15 minutes
Owakudani Station ~ Ubako Station Approx. 15 minutes
Ubako Station ~ Togendai Station Approx. 15 minutes
Passengers using the entire ropeway, change at Owakudani Station.

No, you can get off and get on partway through your journey so please purchase a ticket for your final destination.

Yes. JCB, VISA, Mastercard, UFJ, AmericanExpress, China Union Pay cards are accepted. These can also be used at the stores and Owakudani-eki Shokudo. Furthermore, electronic money such as PASMO, SUICA, etc., can be used. (※ ticket office only)

Yes. You can leave at coin lockers, station offices at each station. (500 yen)

You can buy it at Hakone Ropeway stations and Hakone Sightseeing Cruise ports.
※ Depending on weather conditions, sale may be suspended.

It is about 2 minutes’ walk between departing the cable car and arriving at the ropeway entrance. The entrance is in the same building.

It is about 3 minutes’ walk between departing the sightseeing cruise and arriving at the ropeway entrance. The entrance is in the same building.

There is expected to be congestion when the weather is fine during Golden Week, 3-day holidays, and the autumn leaves season. In this case, use the free car park at Sounzan Station (approx. 105 spaces), Ubako Station (approx. 90 spaces), and Togendai Station (approx. 40 spaces), travel to Owakudani via the ropeway. This way you can avoid the congestion and enjoy a pleasant trip.

Only at Togendai Station.

Yes. Wheelchair users can board the ropeway while in their wheelchair.
The station is also barrier-free so users can use it freely.
Also, each station offers a free wheelchair-lending service.

No. You can bring your pet in a cage which covers it to its head or a carry bag with a closable lid.
In addition, each station offers a cage-lending service (100 yen/time).
However, trained guide-dogs or service dogs can board the train.

Yes. There is a a baby rest area in each station. Here, you can breastfeed or change diapers. In case you want to use it, please ask the station assistant.

On the second floor of Owakudani Station, there is Owakudani-eki Shokudo which offers great views of Owakudani. Particularly recommended is ‘Special’ Owakudani Curry – roasted onions added to the mixture of spices give the sauce a hard-to-resist flavor. Please be sure to try the ‘Special’ Owakudani Curry at Owakudani-eki Shokudo.

Advance reservation is available to help smooth boarding for groups but priority boarding is not available. Please form a line when you arrive.

・Wind speeds of 30ｍ/s or more
・Extreme weather
・Mechanical trouble
※ Periodic inspection and maintenance is held every year at which time service is suspended.

Between Ubako Station and Owakudani Station and midway between Owakudani Station and Sounzan Station.

From the beginning of spring to the rainy season, and from autumn to winter, windy days feel chilly so it is recommended to bring a light outer to buffer this. In summer, please visit in a T-shirt and similar light clothing. In winter, body temperatures can drop to below freezing even during the day so please visit in warm clothing.

Why not come to Owakudani and see desolate earth and plumes of smoke and a soaring Mt. Fuji from the ropeway! Owakudani is a world sightseeing spot listed in the ‘The Michelin Green Guide’ with 2 stars. Its volcanic area offering a breath of vast nature enough to have grown to be Hakone’s representative sightseeing place. If you come to Hakone, please take the ropeway and come and see Owakudani.

The highest altitude on the line is Owakudani Station and the autumn leaves start around late October. The autumn leaves can be seen along the line from then to around mid-November. Between Owakudani and Togendai, there is Owakudani/Kojiri Shizen Tanshoro (Please check the regulatory information before visiting.), and there are places to see the autumn leaves around Ubako.

At Owakudani, they can be purchased from the ‘Owakudani Kurotamagokan’ and ‘Gokurakuchaya’ shops.

In the summer the temperature rises in the day so it is hidden by clouds so the morning is the best time to view. In addition, in winter the temperature is lower so there are comparatively more days when it can be seen during the day. When the sunset is beautiful in the winter, a beautifully fantastic Red Fuji can be seen from Owakudani.

Different flowers can be seen in each season. From the ropeway, Fuji cherry can be seen from April into May, Japanese dogwood and hydrangea can be seen from June to July, Japanese pampas grass from September to October, while autumn leaves can be seen from late-October to mid-November.

In the case you forgot something, please contact the operations division (0465-32-2205/ weekdays 9:00~17:00). Please note that it may take some time to look for the item so please be patient.