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The Hakone Ropeway is an aerial lift in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, linking Sounzan with Togendai near Lake Ashi through intermediate stations including Owakudani. The route crosses an active volcanic landscape known for sulfur vents and hot-spring activity, and clear conditions can provide views of Mount Fuji. It serves both as public transport within the Hakone sightseeing circuit and as an attraction for visitors exploring the lake and volcanic area.
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Where does the Hakone Ropeway go from and to?
The Hakone Ropeway connects Sounzan station to Togendai station, traveling over the volcanic Owakudani valley. The route offers panoramic views of Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi on clear days.
Can you see Mount Fuji from the Hakone Ropeway?
Yes, on clear days the Hakone Ropeway offers excellent views of Mount Fuji, as well as Lake Ashi below. The gondolas provide a vantage point over the volcanic Owakudani valley, making it one of the most scenic cable car rides in Japan.
What is Owakudani on the Hakone Ropeway route?
Owakudani is a volcanic valley with active sulfur vents and hot springs that the ropeway passes directly over. Visitors can stop at the Owakudani station to walk among the geothermal activity and try the area's famous black eggs boiled in the natural hot springs.
Is the Hakone Ropeway part of the Hakone Round Course?
Yes, the Hakone Ropeway is a key segment of the popular Hakone Round Course, a sightseeing loop that also includes the Hakone Tozan Railway and a pirate ship cruise across Lake Ashi. The ropeway section connects the mountain transit to the lakeside at Togendai.
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