Travel in Saitama · 埼玉県

Hodosan Ropeway · 宝登山ロープウェイ

Hodosan Ropeway · 宝登山ロープウェイ

Ride Hodosan Ropeway up the mountain for views around Nagatoro. Pair it with an Iwadatami riverside walk if you want mountain scenery too. Visibility and seasonal flowers vary with the date 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 ages 12 and older pay ¥700 one way or ¥1,200 round trip. Children ages 3 and older are listed at ¥350 one way or ¥600 round trip.

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Opening hours

Standard service hours are 9:40 AM–5:00 PM. Saturday and public holiday schedules or temporary service may apply according to season and crowds. Weather and maintenance can cause suspensions, so check the timetable for your visit date.

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What to see at Hodosan Ropeway · 宝登山ロープウェイ

See the area from above the riverside

Ride the ropeway up for views around Nagatoro, complementing the scenery seen from the riverside. Visibility may change on cloudy days.

Hodosan Ropeway fares and standard timetable

How to get to Hodosan Ropeway · 宝登山ロープウェイ

Walk about 20 minutes from Nagatoro Station to the ropeway's lower station. Check separate operating-date notices if you want the free shuttle.

Walking access from Nagatoro Station to Hodosan Ropeway

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Visit tips

Walking to the lower station and planning your descent

The free shuttle is available on selected operating dates; check notices for your visit. Plan your mountain visit around the final descent service.

Walking access from Nagatoro Station to Hodosan Ropeway Hodosan Ropeway fares and standard timetable

December 7–26, 2026 inspection suspension

The ropeway is suspended December 7–26, 2026 for scheduled inspection. Do not include a ropeway ride in your plan during that period.

Hodosan December 2026 inspection suspension

Questions about Hodosan Ropeway · 宝登山ロープウェイ

Can I ride Hodosan Ropeway in winter?

Check the timetable for your winter visit date first. The ropeway is suspended December 7–26, 2026 for scheduled inspection. Weather or maintenance may also change service on other dates.

Hodosan Ropeway fares and standard timetable Hodosan December 2026 inspection suspension

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