What other travelers are saying about Miyajima Ropeway
The Miyajima Ropeway is a must-do — the views are just breathtaking. We waited about an hour to board, but it was completely worth it once we were up in the air. The scenery is incredible, with sweeping views of the islands, the city, and even the oyster farms in the water below.
We chose the return ticket, and I’m so glad we did. The ride back down was just as beautiful, and after a long day of walking, it was a relief not to tackle the hour-plus hike down. If you’ve got sore feet or just want to soak in the scenery again, I highly recommend getting the round-trip ticket.
A truly memorable experience — peaceful, scenic, and unforgettable.
This is a beautiful hike to the to of the island with great panoramic views. Go as early as possible. We went on the first ferry and went straight to the ropeway and there was already a line. When we came back down the line was probably a 2 hour line. It's not the end of the world if you didn't make it but it is beautiful. I'd actually do the hike if the line was too long.
Wonderful experience! This was a super fun adventure lasting about 1–2 hours. First, you take a smaller gondola (seats about six people, ride takes around 10 minutes), then transfer to a larger standing gondola (fits around 20 people, ride takes about 6 minutes). At the top, you’ll arrive at a 360-degree viewing platform with stunning panoramic views.
Be sure to go on a clear day—visibility makes all the difference. Tickets are purchased from a machine at the entrance. It’s easy to figure out, but make sure to select a round-trip ticket. It was 1,000 yen per person for the round trip.
Although the setup clearly prepares for long lines, we went on a weekday around 10 AM and were finished by 11 AM. It wasn’t crowded at all—just a short 10-minute wait for each gondola, and no wait at all on the return trip. That said, it can definitely get busy, so go early to beat the crowds!
You can also hike to nearby shrines if you’re up for it, but we chose to skip the hike and explore elsewhere instead.
There is a restroom at the top—highly recommend using it, as bathrooms on the island are limited and hard to find.
A great outing for families! The gondolas felt safe and secure. They are a bit older but seem well maintained.
Amazing experience, such a fun 1-2 hour adventure. You go up one gondola first (seats six maybe takes 10 minutes) then need to wait and switch to a bigger gondola (standing 20 maybe takes 6 minutes) and then you get to an amazing view platform with 360 degrees views.
Go on a clear day otherwise you won’t be able to see. You buy tickets from machine at the entrance. Easy to navigate. Make sure you get a return ticket. Was 1000 yen per person return.
They are set up for long lines, we were there on a weekday around 10AM and were done by 11AM. Many people stay longer and spend more time at the view point. You can also do a hike up a mountain to some shrines but we decided to pass and do other things instead.
This place definitely gets crowded, and we could tell based on the amount of lines they had set up. We did not experience any large lines, maybe 10 minutes to get on the first gondola and another 10 minutes for the second gondola. Return there was no wait.
Go early before the crowds!
There is a washroom at the too, I recommend to use it as there was few washrooms on the island and they are hard to find.
Great activity with kids. We felt safe and secure, the gondolas are definitely old but seem to be well maintained.
Worth the wait! Get there early to take advantage of the shuttle bus to take you up the steep and winding road to the top where the cable car station is, because the shuttle bus cannot operate on the narrow road if the road is crowded with people. Take both the lower and upper cable 🚠 cars to get you to the highest point, as the views of Hiroshima in the distance is worth the effort. The photos you take at the top will last a lifetime.
