What other travelers are saying about Miyajima Ropeway
The views from the top are gorgeous, if you are willing to pay the unusually high fee. It is the most expensive ropeway I have seen in Japan, but you do get excellent views. If I were there on my own, I probably would have chosen to save the money and hike, so I would suggest not riding the ropeway if you are able to hike. Also, it can get very crowded. The ropeway is split into two halves, the first half is quite steeply upwards, and the second is quite flat. The first one has regular cars, but only 6 people can go in at a time, so there can be long queues. The second one only has two cars going back and forth, and they squish lots of people in there. It feels quite nerve wracking! At the top, there is actually very little; the rest stop has a small shop and some indoor seats, which is nice in poor weather, and outside there are small pipes to look through that show you were different places are! I thought that was handy. Whether you hike or take the ropeway, I would recommend going up the mountain at least.
Last ride down is at 4:30pm which is around sunset time, but line was insane. Would’ve made it for sunset, but they kept announcing 4:30pm is the last ride down, but in reality it wasn’t until 5:30pm when I actually got on the ropeway. It would be great for sunset, but oh wells life goes on hence the 4 stars. I’d still recommend for the 360 view at the top.
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.
Some great views and a bit of a walk so not suitable for some. We had a childa buggy with us which had to be left behind at the start of the gondola. Be prepared for queues. Worth it though when you bump into deer along the trail up to the peak.
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.
