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Saitama
Chichibu / Nagatoro
Trains

Hodosan Ropeway

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

This ropeway is erected on Mt. Hodo, which is 497 meters above sea level. It takes about five minutes to travel the 832 meters from the base station to the summit station. Two gondolas (capacity 50 people) run in a four-track interlocking system between the summit station and the base station in a bucket-style fashion. The gondolas are nicknamed "Monkey" and "Bambi," after the popular Japanese macaques and deer at Hodo Zoo.

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First departure: 9:40 AM After 10:00 AM, the ropeway operates every 15 or 30 minutes. The last ropeway is at 4:30 PM, but may vary depending on the season. *Extra ropeway services may be added when there are many passengers.
Telephone number 0494-66-0258
Website https://hodosan-ropeway.co.jp/hr_en
Access
  • 20 minutes walk from Nagatoro Station on the Chichibu Railway
Wi-Fi Yes
Payment method
  • Credit card：Not available

  • Electronic money：Not available

  • QR payment：Available
  • （Paypay）
Language 日本語
Other *QR payment can only be used for tickets at the base station. *QR payment cannot be used at the summit station. *Service may be suspended due to regular inspections, etc.
Last Update ： 2024.10.24   Chichibu Railway Co., Ltd.

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