Kyoto, Japan|Eizan Cable Car・Ropeway|Round trip・One way ticket
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Highlights

  • Book your Eizan Cable Car and Skylift tickets in advance on Traviia to save time queuing up on site.
  • Experience the highest cable car ride in Japan with a height difference of 561 meters, full of charm.
  • Reach the top of Mount Hiei in just 3 minutes and enjoy breathtaking views of Kyoto streets.
  • Explore Mount Hiei's beauty through two routes: the Cable Car or the Rope Car for a bird's-eye view.
  • Enjoy seasonal splendor along the cable car route with cherry blossoms in spring and red maple leaves in autumn.
  • Visit the World Heritage Enryakuji Temple via shuttle bus after reaching Mt. Hiei’s summit.

Your Experience

Book your Eizan Cable Car and Skylift tickets in advance on Traviia to save time queuing up on site. The cable car has a height difference of 561 meters, which is the highest in Japan and is full of charm. It only takes 3 minutes to take the cable car to the top of the mountain and enjoy the beautiful view of Kyoto streets.

Instructions for Use

*It may be subject to change due to weather.

Ticket Introduction

Mount Hiei is 848 meters high and there are two ways to get there. The first is the Cable Car, a stepped cable car with a height difference of 561 meters. The second is the Rope Car, which offers a bird's-eye view of Kyoto.

Seasonal Beauty

You can enjoy the beauty of the four seasons along the cable car route, including blooming cherry blossoms in spring and bright red maple leaves in autumn.

Exploring Mt. Hiei

After arriving at the top of Mt. Hiei, you can take a shuttle bus to visit the World Heritage Enryakuji Temple. Come take a walk in the air and experience a different travel scenery.

Must Know

  • Due to force majeure such as weather, there is a possibility of suspension of operations.
  • The cable car will be out of service from Monday, December 15, 2025 to Friday, December 19, 2025.

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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