Kinugawa Onsen Ropeway

Enjoy Panoramic Views of Majestic Nature and the Townscape

From Kinugawa Onsen Sanroku Station to Maruyama Summit Station, the ropeway ascends about 300 meters, offering a four-minute aerial ride with sweeping views of Kinugawa Onsen town and the surrounding valley.

At the mountaintop observatory, visitors can see Keichozan Mountain, and on clear days, even Tokyo Skytree in the distance. The summit is also home to a troop of monkeys, where you can observe them up close or feed them.

Near the ropeway station stands the Hotokegaura Shrine, dedicated to the guardian deity of Kinugawa Onsen. Its cherry blossoms have made it a hidden gem spot for spring hanami.

Location Map

Basic Information

Address	834 Kinugawa Onsen Taki, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture
Telephone Number	0288-77-0700
Website	http://ropeway.kinu1.com/
Business Hours	9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (extended hours during Golden Week and summer holidays)
Days Closed for Business	Open year-round (may close temporarily for equipment inspections or maintenance)
Price	Round Trip: Adults (junior high school and above): 1,100 yen Children (ages 4 and above): 550 yen Seniors (70 and above): 950 yen Persons with disabilities: Adults 550 yen / Children 280 yen One Way: Adults (junior high school and above): 650 yen Children (ages 4 and above): 350 yen Seniors (70 and above): 600 yen Persons with disabilities: Adults 330 yen / Children 180 yen Discounts are available for seniors and persons with disabilities with valid ID. Special Discount Ticket: Ropeway + Kinugawa River Cruise Adults: 2,900 yen → 2,450 yen Children: 1,900 yen → 1,650 yen Special Discount Ticket: Ropeway + Kinugawa River Rafting Adults: 4,000 yen → 3,400 yen Children: 1,650 yen → 1,100 yen
DIRECTIONS	Approx. 5 minutes by taxi from Kinugawa Onsen Station.
Map Code	367 626 078*88

Nikko Area

The Nikko area, in the northwestern part of the prefecture, is particularly mountainous. In the midst of the rich nature, including the 2,486-meter-high volcano Mt. Nantai, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls, there are numerous shrines and temples that are registered as UNESCO Cultural Heritage sites. From Kinugawa Onsen to Kawaji Onsen, hot springs can also be found throughout the area. There are a wide range of outdoor activities to enjoy as well, such as stand-up paddleboarding in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter.