Mount Hiei Cable Car & Ropeway One-Way Ticket (Eizan Line)
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9 minutes
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Unlock panoramic beauty with the Eizan Cable Car and Ropeway one-way ticket. Experience Japan's peaks like never before and embark on a journey that promises captivating vistas and unforgettable moments.
Enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto while you ride the cable car.
Frequently Asked Questions
This ticket includes a one-way ride on the Eizan Cable Car and Ropeway.
Open the e-ticket link provided after booking and present the live screen to staff.
No. Service is suspended during the winter period.
The cable car ride takes approximately 9 minutes and covers a distance of about 1.3 km.
At Mount Hiei, visitors can explore historic temples such as Enryaku-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area also features smaller shrines, walking paths, and viewpoints that highlight its religious and cultural significance.
Cable cars are great fun and the views are amazing.
Going up Mt Hiei was the highlight of my time in Kyoto.
I got the train to the end of the line then walked to the cable car. Bought a ticket at the ticket machine - which only takes cash. I then rode the rope car to the top. From there I walked to the other side of the mountain which was absolutely stunning forest. I only passed a few people. It was so lovely listening to the birds.
Beware: there is a small tunnel just past the tourist centre which can only be accessed by car or bus. So I had to wait for the bus to get through the tunnel and walk to the Cable car.
I rode the cable car down the other side. A bus takes you to the train station a short trip away. It was not so touristy at all and really quiet when I went on a Tuesday.
It is a stunning and easy walk and the cable cars a great fun.
Rosie M
August 2, 2025
Cable line boasting the largest altitude difference in Japan
I used this cable line when I went to Mt. Hiei from Kyoto.
Eizan Cable line is operated by Keifuku Electric Railroad Co.,Ltd.
The cable line has a vertical spacing of 561 m, which is the largest in Japan.
In addition, it seems that it will be canceled in winter.
JugemJugem
March 8, 2018
Rosie M
August 2, 2025
Cable cars are great fun and the views are amazing.
Going up Mt Hiei was the highlight of my time in Kyoto.
I got the train to the end of the line then walked to the cable car. Bought a ticket at the ticket machine - which only takes cash. I then rode the rope car to the top. From there I walked to the other side of the mountain which was absolutely stunning forest. I only passed a few people. It was so lovely listening to the birds.
Beware: there is a small tunnel just past the tourist centre which can only be accessed by car or bus. So I had to wait for the bus to get through the tunnel and walk to the Cable car.
I rode the cable car down the other side. A bus takes you to the train station a short trip away. It was not so touristy at all and really quiet when I went on a Tuesday.
It is a stunning and easy walk and the cable cars a great fun.
JugemJugem
March 8, 2018
Cable line boasting the largest altitude difference in Japan
I used this cable line when I went to Mt. Hiei from Kyoto.
Eizan Cable line is operated by Keifuku Electric Railroad Co.,Ltd.
The cable line has a vertical spacing of 561 m, which is the largest in Japan.
In addition, it seems that it will be canceled in winter.
