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Travel in Saitama

Hodosan Ropeway

Hodosan Ropeway · 宝登山ロープウェイ

Hodosan Ropeway takes you up the mountain for views around Nagatoro. Combine it with an Iwadatami riverside walk for mountain scenery too. Views and seasonal flowers depend on timing and weather.

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Visitor information

Address

〒369-1305 埼玉県秩父郡長瀞町長瀞1766-1

1766-1 Nagatoro, Nagatoro-cho, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

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Admission

Adults aged 12 and over pay JPY 700 one way or JPY 1,200 return. Children aged three and over are listed at JPY 350 one way or JPY 600 return.

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Opening hours

Basic hours are 09:40–17:00. Saturday/public holiday timetables or extra services may apply according to season and crowds. Weather and maintenance can suspend service, so check your visit-date timetable.

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What to see at Hodosan Ropeway

See the area from a different height

Ride up the mountain for views around Nagatoro alongside the scenery seen from the river. Cloudy weather may change visibility.

Hodosan Ropeway fares and basic timetable

How to get to Hodosan Ropeway

The ropeway lower station is about a 20-minute walk from Nagatoro Station. Check separate operating-day notices if you want the free shuttle.

Hodosan Ropeway walking access from Nagatoro Station

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Visiting tips

Walking to the lower station and returning down

The free shuttle operates on specified days; check visit-date notices. Plan mountain sightseeing around the last descent.

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December 7–26, 2026 scheduled inspection suspension

The ropeway closes December 7–26, 2026 for scheduled inspections. Leave it out of your itinerary during that period.

Hodosan December 2026 inspection suspension

Questions about Hodosan Ropeway

Can I use Hodosan Ropeway in winter?

Check your visit-date timetable in winter. Scheduled inspections suspend service December 7–26, 2026. Weather or maintenance can also change operations on other days.

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Combine Hodosan and Nagatoro riverside

The Saitama guide combines an Iwadatami riverside walk and Hodosan Ropeway. Compare four nights, five days staying in Chichibu, visiting Nagatoro and returning via Kumagaya.

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