Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway

Yes, there’s a queue—how long depends on the season, but we waited about 30 minutes. And yes, the gondola ride is crowded, so not everyone will get the perfect shot of the ascent or descent. But honestly, the experience is worth it. The views are absolutely stunning, offering a sweeping panorama that makes the whole journey feel magical. Once you’re at the top, there’s plenty to explore: a charming café serving roasted tea and rice flour sweets, a souvenir shop, several viewing platforms, and even a small shrine dedicated to rabbits (adorable, right?). You’ll also find swings, lantern-lit photo spots, and a general buzz of lively energy that adds to the charm. For the ambitious, there’s a six-hour hike you can continue from here, but we decided to skip that adventure. If you’re traveling with luggage, there’s storage available, and yes, pets are welcome—though you’ll need to pay a bit extra and use a special crate for the ride. All in all, it’s a vibrant experience that’s as much about the journey as the destination.

This cable car is the reason to visit here. I believe that you can hike up and down the mountain, which would also be a great experience, but with a pregnant wife, that's not an option at the moment. We were there on a Friday at 2 pm and had to wait about an hour. While you are on the lineup, buy your ticket at the booth for 100 Yen per person. The cable cars have windows all around, but the best view is the window facing the lake. When you get to the top, the view is spectacular. We were very fortunate to be blessed with partial clear skies, and we were able to get some decent pictures of the naked (no snow) Mt Fuji. The swing is well worth the 500yen per person, so please give that a try and let your inner child out of a few moments. I highly recommend this place.

It is really a nice ride up the mountain with a great view of Mt Fuji. I arrived there pretty late and there was a long queue for the ropeway. The ticket can be brought via ticket machine and typically no queue. So if you see the queue, it is waiting for the ropeway up the mountain. Actually, it is not exactly a long wait but meaning the ropeway will be quite packed with people. The view from the top is really beautiful and if you lucky to have a good weather, the view will be a great bonus. Definitely worth the visit up the rope way and some nice short walk around the mountain. There are some nice snack and food from the top of mountain shops. But they do close early at around 4:30 I think or 5pm. Do planned for at least 2 hours plus.

Be careful of Cable car malfunction! It was a great sunset session and beautiful moment with my kids. Sunset was beautiful. Disaster struck when both cable cars malfunction and couldn’t get down. It was dark and cold. Lucky no snow and dry and we had to hike on foot 60 mins down due to the human traffic. Dark scary but with the public light and support we all got down safely. The worst part! The staff left and walk down themselves. The only staff on mountain left were cable car operators in blue uniform. No announcement or information. Everyone was confused and lost! This is not the irresponsible Japanese culture and lack of leadership. I had to ask the operator and then announce myself to English speaking crowd to walk down! I gave two star because I return the next day to complain and got 40% refund. Please have a procedure to help the paying public!

We got our tickets from the machine just at the entrance. Surprisingly there was no queue around 8:45am, until we went back down there was a long queue. Once we reached the top, there was a gift shop and Ice cream. If you're lucky you'll see Fuji-san.

We enjoyed the trip up the cable car. We had read that it can get crowded, so we showed up right when it opened in the morning. There was no wait. We bought our tickets at the vending machine and walked straight into the waiting car. It was not at all full. We were getting ready to climb Mt. Fuji the next day, so it was fun to see the views of the mountain from the lookout point. There is a small kiosk at the top, and there are some vending machines. Besides that and the look-out points, there is not much else to do unless you decide to hike to Mt. Mitsutoge. But this attraction is all about the views, and it delivers on that front. It is definitely worth doing if you can get there early, but I would not wait an hour to ride up.

A wonderful place with an amazing view. It is totally worth it to purchase the ticket to go up. I bought an ice cream that I thought it was matcha flavour. Turns out it tastes like sour grape. But still love the ice cream. If you happen to visit this place, please be informed that the activities up there are not free, like the Kawarake throwing and the swing ride. I shared the price for your information.

Went very early and there were no queues. Bought a ticket for the ropewalk and boat. Got a great view of fuji up at the top. Didn't really get much of a view on the way up though as they fill the cart full. There were long queues waiting to up as we got back down the bottom. I'd recommend the boat ride over the ropewalk if you only do one, subject to it being a clear day as you'll get a great view of fuji

Yes, there’s a queue—how long depends on the season, but we waited about 30 minutes. And yes, the gondola ride is crowded, so not everyone will get the perfect shot of the ascent or descent. But honestly, the experience is worth it. The views are absolutely stunning, offering a sweeping panorama that makes the whole journey feel magical. Once you’re at the top, there’s plenty to explore: a charming café serving roasted tea and rice flour sweets, a souvenir shop, several viewing platforms, and even a small shrine dedicated to rabbits (adorable, right?). You’ll also find swings, lantern-lit photo spots, and a general buzz of lively energy that adds to the charm. For the ambitious, there’s a six-hour hike you can continue from here, but we decided to skip that adventure. If you’re traveling with luggage, there’s storage available, and yes, pets are welcome—though you’ll need to pay a bit extra and use a special crate for the ride. All in all, it’s a vibrant experience that’s as much about the journey as the destination.

This cable car is the reason to visit here. I believe that you can hike up and down the mountain, which would also be a great experience, but with a pregnant wife, that's not an option at the moment. We were there on a Friday at 2 pm and had to wait about an hour. While you are on the lineup, buy your ticket at the booth for 100 Yen per person. The cable cars have windows all around, but the best view is the window facing the lake. When you get to the top, the view is spectacular. We were very fortunate to be blessed with partial clear skies, and we were able to get some decent pictures of the naked (no snow) Mt Fuji. The swing is well worth the 500yen per person, so please give that a try and let your inner child out of a few moments. I highly recommend this place.

It is really a nice ride up the mountain with a great view of Mt Fuji. I arrived there pretty late and there was a long queue for the ropeway. The ticket can be brought via ticket machine and typically no queue. So if you see the queue, it is waiting for the ropeway up the mountain. Actually, it is not exactly a long wait but meaning the ropeway will be quite packed with people. The view from the top is really beautiful and if you lucky to have a good weather, the view will be a great bonus. Definitely worth the visit up the rope way and some nice short walk around the mountain. There are some nice snack and food from the top of mountain shops. But they do close early at around 4:30 I think or 5pm. Do planned for at least 2 hours plus.

Be careful of Cable car malfunction! It was a great sunset session and beautiful moment with my kids. Sunset was beautiful. Disaster struck when both cable cars malfunction and couldn’t get down. It was dark and cold. Lucky no snow and dry and we had to hike on foot 60 mins down due to the human traffic. Dark scary but with the public light and support we all got down safely. The worst part! The staff left and walk down themselves. The only staff on mountain left were cable car operators in blue uniform. No announcement or information. Everyone was confused and lost! This is not the irresponsible Japanese culture and lack of leadership. I had to ask the operator and then announce myself to English speaking crowd to walk down! I gave two star because I return the next day to complain and got 40% refund. Please have a procedure to help the paying public!

We got our tickets from the machine just at the entrance. Surprisingly there was no queue around 8:45am, until we went back down there was a long queue. Once we reached the top, there was a gift shop and Ice cream. If you're lucky you'll see Fuji-san.

We enjoyed the trip up the cable car. We had read that it can get crowded, so we showed up right when it opened in the morning. There was no wait. We bought our tickets at the vending machine and walked straight into the waiting car. It was not at all full. We were getting ready to climb Mt. Fuji the next day, so it was fun to see the views of the mountain from the lookout point. There is a small kiosk at the top, and there are some vending machines. Besides that and the look-out points, there is not much else to do unless you decide to hike to Mt. Mitsutoge. But this attraction is all about the views, and it delivers on that front. It is definitely worth doing if you can get there early, but I would not wait an hour to ride up.

A wonderful place with an amazing view. It is totally worth it to purchase the ticket to go up. I bought an ice cream that I thought it was matcha flavour. Turns out it tastes like sour grape. But still love the ice cream. If you happen to visit this place, please be informed that the activities up there are not free, like the Kawarake throwing and the swing ride. I shared the price for your information.

Went very early and there were no queues. Bought a ticket for the ropewalk and boat. Got a great view of fuji up at the top. Didn't really get much of a view on the way up though as they fill the cart full. There were long queues waiting to up as we got back down the bottom. I'd recommend the boat ride over the ropewalk if you only do one, subject to it being a clear day as you'll get a great view of fuji

Hours 9:00am to 5:10pm (March through November) 9:30am to 4:40pm (December through February) Departures every five to ten minutes Admission: 800 yen (roundtrip), 450 yen (one way) We laughed when they offered us a one way ticket. But come to find out there are hiking trails you can take down the mountain to get back into town. The Kachi Kachi Ropeway is a tram that ascends Mount Tenjo where a short 10min ride drops you off on an observation area 1000 meters above sea level that provides panoramic views of Lake Kawaguchiko and Mt. Fuji. Great photo ops with the mountain and cute heart shaped statue for lovers. You feel really close to the volcano here. Here's the story behind the name from Japan guide: Mount Tenjo is the setting of Dazai Osamu's folk story "Kachi Kachi Yama", for which the ropeway is named, in which a rabbit gets revenge on a thieving tanuki (Japanese raccoon) by setting him on fire and drowning him in a river. Cute cartoon characters of the animals decorate the ropeway cars and observation point and are surprisingly kid friendly considering their gruesome background. There are souvenir shops, sweets, ice cream and vending machines at the top. Bring your camera and money. The tram gets a bit crowded with a steep incline so that's a warning for claustrophobics and acrophobics.

If you want a good view of Mt. Fuji without the hassel of driving and climbing it, visit Panoramic Ropeway. Family and I took a bus to get there around the lake, we then took a ski lift up to the top. We went on a really nice day. The skies were clear and there many beautiful photo opportunities. The idea of this place is based on a fictional story. There is food here which is nice cause we were able to have a few snacks while enjoying the view.

We were unlucky, because the day we went there was zero visibility of Fuji-san. Still, one must recognise the amazing location and possibilities, and feel a debt towards those who built this cable car for later generations to benefit. So, no ungrateful whining about the staff packing the cars full; have some sweet Japanese strawberries and take in the peace.

Nice small (really small) ropeway at the "base of Mt. Fuji". You can perfectly combine a Ropeway ticket with the EXcursion boat and get one ride of the Ropeway for free. Ropeway cars are looking nice and well maintained. STaff is friendly. The car does need approx 5 minutes to go to the top of the small montain-/hill. I recommend to go down through the nice trail downhill by feet.

Gorgeous, unobstructed views of Mt Fuji. The ropeway begins at the edge of Lake Kawaguchiko. Be aware that the ticket line and the line for the ropeway are separate. Have someone wait in line for the ropeway, and the other can run up to the ticket machines (or ticket booth if you have a group larger than 10 or 20 I believe). The machines offer Japanese, Chinese, and English menus. Climb some more stairs and get crammed (seriously) into a small ropeway car for a scenic ride up the side of the mountain for a quick 10-minute ride. Enjoy the views of Lake Kawaguchiko, and then at the top, you can enjoy Mt Fuji. There is a shop offering both souvenirs and some snacks like dango and matcha soft serve. There is also a second-floor observation deck on top of the store that many people don't seem to be aware of, so try to make your way up and you can easily get a photo with Mt Fuji without your fellow tourists wandering around and getting in your shot! There is also a small shrine dedicated to the legend of the raccoon and rabbit, which I don't remember the details of, but neat to check out. Walk past the store, and there is a trail leading to the top of the mountain (not Mt Fuji, the mountain where the viewing station is located) which takes about 6 hours to trek through if you plan it out well. Also important. Clean, modern toilets and no squat toilets!

Objective: Located on the eastern side of the main road that encircles Kawaguchiko Lake, this ropeway ascends up Mount Tenjo to an observation deck that provides amazing views of Mount Fuji. The ride is less than 5 min (one-way); cost was about 720 yen for a round-trip. A small gift and snack stand is located at the observation deck. There are several available hiking trails from the observation desk to various points along Mount Tenjo (did not do them) Subjective: Would recommend going as close to opening time as possible. We went around 9:30 am and the wait was less than 10 min. The rush hour seems to start around 10-11 am with a wait at that time probably close to 45 min. For the relatively cheap price, this is a no-brainer if you have time in the area as the views of Mount Fuji are gorgeous. I would note that they seem to making renovations to the ticket office/waiting area. It is fairly cramped in the actual ticket office itself (see the photos from another reviewer). The staff did seem to be making a very concerted effort to help any elderly or people with disabilities be comfortable. Although the mascots are depicted as two cute, furry animals, the backstory (depicted in Japanese on the walls of the waiting area) is a little weird (no spoilers here). For the relatively cheap price, this is a no-brainer if you have time in the area as the views of Mount Fuji are gorgeous (see photo), but go early to avoid waiting.