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Riding the Hakone Ropeway was really fun! As the gondola slowly rises, you can look down from above and enjoy magnificent views of the Hakone mountains, with a chance to see Mt. Fuji too!
Passing over Owakudani was the most memorable part. You can see white smoke rising from the valley in the distance, and together with the volcanic landscape, it feels like entering another world. Seeing the natural scenery from above was truly breathtaking!
You have to ride the ropeway at least once when visiting Hakone! It's about 4 kilometers long and travels high above the valleys, with lush greenery all along the way and a bird's-eye view of the extremely popular Owakudani. As the gondola slowly moves along, the volcanic landscape with white smoke rising appears right before your eyes. It really feels like you're flying over Hakone!
The best part is that the Hakone Freepass includes the ropeway, so you can enjoy transportation and attractions together, making it a really great value! When the weather is good, the views are wide open, and you might even see Mount Fuji. This trip through the sky is absolutely worth it!
This is pretty much a classic Hakone itinerary, and it’s hard to go wrong with it. It does feel a bit touristy overall, but the scenery is genuinely worth seeing.
If you have the Hakone Free Pass, this ropeway ride is included—such a great deal!
Riding the Hakone Ropeway was such an amazing and delightful experience! The views from up high let you take in all the natural beauty of Hakone at a glance.
The ropeway ride is super smooth, and the views from the windows are pretty nice. When you pass over Owakudani, you can really smell the sulfur in the air.
The weather changed so quickly! It was perfectly clear when we were on the pirate ship, but by the time we took the ropeway, it was all foggy and the view was pretty bad.
Taking the Hakone Ropeway from Sounzan to Togendai is really convenient. You can get off at Owakudani, one of Hakone's famous spots, and then continue your ride. The views of the mountains, reeds, and lush forests from the gondola are so relaxing.
I bought the Odakyu 2-day pass, which includes the ropeway ride. Passing through Ubako, Owakudani, and Sounzan, the scenery is absolutely stunning. You can see both Mt. Fuji and Lake Ashi on the round trip.
You can get a great view of Lake Ashinoko and Mt. Fuji from up there. It's a pretty nice spot.
