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Beppu Ropeway
Beppu Ropeway · 別府ロープウェイ
Beppu Ropeway climbs Mount Tsurumi for mountain views and slow walks near the summit.
The ride from lower Beppu Kogen station to upper Tsurumi Sanjo takes about 10 minutes one way. Return by ropeway after your walk.
Visitor information
Address
〒874-0000 大分県別府市大字南立石字寒原10-7
10-7 Aza-Kanbara, Oaza-Minami-Tateishi, Beppu City, Oita 874-0000, Japan
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Return tickets cost JPY 1,800 for junior high school students and older, JPY 900 for ages four through primary school or JPY 1,700 for ages 70 and older. One-way tickets cost JPY 1,200 for junior high school students and older, including ages 70 and older, or JPY 600 for ages four through primary school. City buses and bathing cost extra.
Opening hours
The first departure is at 09:00. From 15 March–14 November, the last ascent is at 17:00 and last descent at 17:30. From 15 November–14 March, the last ascent is at 16:30 and last descent at 17:00. There are no regular closure days, but bad weather, maintenance or inspections may suspend operation.
What to see at Beppu Ropeway
Mountain views reached by ropeway
After alighting, enjoy mountain views and summit-area walks. Add walking and rest time to both ropeway rides for a leisurely visit.
Beppu city official tourism: ropeway fares and hours Oita tourism association: ropeway bus stop and stations
How to get to Beppu Ropeway
Take a Yufuin-bound route 36 bus from Beppu Station west-side stand 1 to Beppu Ropeway, then walk about one minute to the facility. Ride from Beppu Kogen lower station to Tsurumi Sanjo upper station. Adult bus fare is JPY 500 one way or JPY 1,000 return; ropeway tickets are separate. Services marked 不 skip the ropeway, so check both directions.
Oita tourism association: ropeway bus stop and stations Weekday route 36 Separate timetable Current combined fare table
Before you visit
Check last descent and return bus separately
Last ascent and descent vary seasonally. Some route 36 services skip the ropeway stop. Choose a return from its timetable stop markers and descend before it leaves. Ropeway tickets and bus fares are separate.
Beppu city official tourism: ropeway fares and hours Weekday route 36 Separate timetable
Weather and maintenance suspensions
There is no regular closing day, but bad weather, maintenance or inspections may suspend operation. Check same-day notices before leaving; on suspension days, explore another Beppu attraction.
Questions about Beppu Ropeway
How long does a ropeway visit take?
The ropeway takes about 10 minutes one way. Allow bus travel, ticketing and boarding queues and mountain walking separately. Choose your walk around the return bus and last descent.
Beppu city official tourism: ropeway fares and hours Oita tourism association: ropeway bus stop and stations Weekday route 36
Do all Yufuin-bound route 36 buses stop at the ropeway?
No. Check the ropeway stop for both outward and return buses in the timetable.
Official sources
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- Beppu city official tourism: ropeway fares and hours ·
- Oita tourism association: ropeway bus stop and stations ·
- Weekday route 36 ·
- Separate timetable ·
- Current combined fare table ·
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