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Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway

Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway · 富士山パノラマロープウェイ

The ropeway takes about three minutes to a viewpoint over Kawaguchiko and Fuji. Add high lake views after lakeside sightseeing.

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Visitor information

Address

〒401-0303 山梨県南都留郡富士河口湖町浅川1163-1

1163-1 Asakawa, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi 401-0303, Japan

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Admission

Individual returns through 31 October 2026 cost adults 1,000 yen and children 500. Planned fares from 1 November are adults 1,200 and children 600.

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Opening hours

Normal services run 08:30–17:00, final descent 17:20. On 20 July–31 August, services run 08:30–18:00, final descent 18:20.

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What to see at Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway

Lake and Fuji views from the viewpoint

View Kawaguchiko panoramas and Fuji from above. Clouds may hide the mountain.

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How to get to Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway

Walk about 15 minutes from Kawaguchiko Station to ropeway Lakeside Station. By bus, alight at the pleasure-boat/ropeway entrance stop and walk there. Queues after arrival are additional.

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Before you visit

Queue time and the ride down

Three minutes is the upward ride, excluding queues and viewpoint sightseeing. Check the final downward departure in advance too.

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2026 inspection-related shortened hours and suspensions

Shortened services are planned for regular inspections on 21–22 October and 25–26 November 2026. Services are scheduled to be suspended for annual inspections on 7–18 December. Strong winds, thunderstorms and other bad weather can suspend services without notice; check same-day updates.

Ropeway: revised fares, shortened hours and inspection suspensions

Tickets and booking for Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway

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Questions about Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway

Can the ropeway run when clouds hide Fuji?

Yes, it may operate with Fuji hidden. Strong winds or thunderstorms can suspend it, so check same-day notices.

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