Hakone Ropeway Owakudani Station (with baby)

This spot is currently low-traffic, making for a pleasant visit. The cable car line is efficient and moves continuously. Crucially, buy your tickets via machine (credit card accepted) and purchase a 2-way fare immediately, as returning to the base station by cable car is mandatory. ​The summit offers views of sulfur vents and a few snack options (ice cream, including an unusual black flavor). It’...

A fun ride with great views from above. At one point you go over a spot with steam exiting thr ground from volcanic activity and it makes for some great pictures. Recommend riding this if you are in the area.

Lovely experience. Super interesting to go above the sulfur springs. The cable car was clean and spacious. We have been to Multiple stations, all clean and well organized. Only downside it was very busy so long waiting times.

Smooth ride, clear skies, and a Fuji bonus We rode the Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani and had a great experience. Everything ran on time, the cabins were clean, and the ride felt very safe and smooth. The views were incredible—clear skies gave us a perfect look at the surrounding mountains and even Mt. Fuji, which showed up without its usual snowcap. Still stunning. It’s a short ride but definitely...

The Hakone Ropeway is one of the best ways to experience the beauty and volcanic landscape of Hakone. The ride itself is smooth, and as the gondola lifts off, the views quickly become spectacular. On a clear day, you can see Mount Fuji standing tall in the distance, and beneath you stretch the rolling green mountains and volcanic valleys. The journey is comfortable, spacious, and gives you plenty ...