The Hakone Ropeway ride takes approximately 30 minutes one way. It covers about 4 kilometers, offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, Lake Ashi, and on clear days, Mount Fuji.
Yes, the Hakone cable car is definitely worth it. It offers scenic views of the region, including the picturesque Owakudani volcanic valley and Lake Ashi. It's a relaxing way to take in the natural beauty of Hakone and is a highlight for many visitors.
Yes, you can see Mount Fuji from the Hakone Ropeway on clear days. The view from the section between Owakudani and Togendai stations is particularly stunning, where Mount Fuji can be seen in all its glory.
The Hakone Ropeway starts at Sounzan Station. From there, it travels to Owakudani, Ubako, and ends at Togendai Station near Lake Ashi.
The Hakone Ropeway is not inherently a round trip, but you can make it part of a round trip itinerary. You can travel from Sounzan to Togendai and then take a boat cruise on Lake Ashi or continue your journey on the Hakone Tozan Railway to complete a circular tour of the area.
Traveler reviews
Visibility can suddenly be poor and the clouds can envelop the entire mountain without warning. The Hakone Ropeway will still operate regardless but the pirate ships will be cancelled if it gets this bad.
The weather can be fickle and unpredictable so if in doubt, book a ryokan and stay overnight for a better chance of getting a good view. Visibility is better before 12pm. I took a 'before' and 'after' shot on the same cable car and you can plainly see how thick the mist is.
A great way to see the area by taking the ropeway. The ropeway did not shake a lot. There can be a challenge of waiting in the long lineup.
A must visit if you’re in the area. We opted for the Hakone 2 day pass which included the ropeway and train ride.
We took the ropeway from Sounzan to Togendai Station. Very cool views and you can't beat seeing Owakudani from above. There were plenty of seats in the gondola and we appreciated that they did not pack too many people into the car. Highly recommend!
Want to get out of the Tokyo and have a very unique and eye opening experience? Hakone didn’t disappoint! The doorway was so beautiful and was incredible to see the sulfur pits, gorgeous view of mt Fuji, and the surrounding forest! You can get on and off at the sulfur pits and at the lake which has stunning trails going around the entire lake. Would 💯 recommend!
Definitely worth the visit and probably one of the best ways to see the area. It does to the Ashli lake which is amazing and you can see Fuji if you are lucky and there is no fog.
