ActivityPhoto Wikimedia CommonsHakone Ropeway
Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan
The best viewing point of Mt Fuji in the Hakone area. Take the best aerial shot of Mt. Fuji and from 1350m (4430 feet) high. (45 to 90mn)
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:53
Welcome to the Hakone Ropeway, an aerial journey that provides some of the most dramatic and visceral perspectives of the Hakone volcanic complex. Stretching between Togendai on the shores of Lake Ashi and Sounzan in the…
Listen in the app2Section 1: Togendai Station—The Ascent Begins1:49
Our journey begins at Togendai Station, the northern gateway where the sightseeing ships meet the sky. This modern terminal is the lower terminus of the ropeway and is often a hive of activity as travelers transition from their…
Listen in the app3Section 2: Owakudani—The Great Boiling Valley1:53
The centerpiece of the ropeway journey is Owakudani, or the 'Great Boiling Valley.' As your gondola passes over the final ridge, the ground below drops away into a staggering display of geothermal power. This area was formed…
Listen in the app4Section 3: The Kuro-tamago (Black Egg) Legend1:45
No visit to Owakudani via the ropeway is complete without sampling the local specialty: 'Kuro-tamago' or black eggs. These are regular chicken eggs that are boiled in the naturally hot, sulfur-rich waters of the valley. …
Listen in the app5Section 4: The Sounzan Transfer and Engineering1:47
The final leg of the ropeway journey takes you from Owakudani down to Sounzan Station. This descent offers a different perspective, looking out over the city of Gora and the distant Sagami Bay. …
Listen in the app6Section 5: The Shifting Seasons from Above1:47
Like all of Hakone, the view from the ropeway is a living tapestry that changes with the seasons. In the spring, the lower slopes around Togendai are dotted with the pale pink of cherry blossoms and the vibrant white of mountain…
Listen in the app7Section 6: The Cultural Significance of the View1:54
Beyond its functional role, the Hakone Ropeway holds a significant place in the cultural geography of modern Japan. It has become a symbol of the 'Hakone Loop,' a standardized but profoundly rewarding tourist experience that has…
Listen in the app8Closing1:27
As our journey on the Hakone Ropeway comes to an end, reflect on the extraordinary transition you have just experienced. You have soared above the emerald waters of Lake Ashi, crossed the steaming heart of an active volcano, and…
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What is Hakone Ropeway?
Hakone Ropeway is a place in Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 15 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.2445, 139.0198 |
| Last updated |
