Hakone · Hakone-en and Mt. Komagatake

Hakone Komagatake Ropeway

How to get there and what to see · facts checked 2026-10-24

A ropeway from Hakone-en to the summit of Mt. Komagatake, about 7 minutes one way.

Nearest station: About 1 hr 5 min by bus from Hakone-Yumoto
Hours: First 9:00, last up 16:30 (last down 16:50-17:00 depending on page); departs at :00, :20, :40
Admission: Round trip 2,200 yen adults, 1,100 children; one way 1,300 and 650

What to see

The ride: 1,783 m in about 7 minutes.
Viewing deck: a wide deck of about 400 sq m over the lake and the outer rim.
Fuji frame: a giant photo frame for pictures with Mt. Fuji.

Seasons

October and November are said to have clear air and open views.

Getting there

By Izu-Hakone bus: about 1 hour 5 minutes from Hakone-Yumoto, or 1 hour 20 minutes from Odawara, to Hakone-en.

Address：139 Moto-Hakone, Hakone, Kanagawa (Hakone-en)

Directions in Google Maps →Official website →

Before you go

May stop in strong wind or lightning. It was operating normally on Oct 24, 2026. Official pages differ on the last down time, and the ride is given as both 7 and 8 minutes.

Lake Ashi and Hakone-en

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Nearby sights

Hakone Motomiya Shrine8 min walk from Komagatake Summit Station

← Hakone guide: trains from Tokyo

Sources

Hours, prices and history come from the official websites and public tourism pages listed here. They can change, so check the official site before you go.