Kinosaki Ropeway

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Stunning views overlooking Kinosaki Onsen town! Enjoy a magnificent panorama, including the Sea of Japan, on an aerial ride!

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Overview

The Kinosaki Ropeway connects Kinosaki Onsen town in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, to the summit of Daishizan Mountain, offering a roughly 7-minute aerial journey. The view from the ropeway is breathtaking, offering a panoramic vista of Kinosaki's cityscape sprawling below and the Sea of Japan beyond. The sunset views are particularly spectacular. The summit features a cafe serving light meals and an observation deck where you can enjoy the scenery throughout the year. Spring boasts cherry blossoms, summer lush greenery, and autumn vibrant autumn leaves, making it beautiful year-round. The midway station houses the Matsudaizan Onsenji Temple, the oldest temple in Tajima region, boasting a history of 1300 years, which is open for visitors. Historically, before bathing in Kinosaki Onsen, visitors were said to have first visited Onsenji Temple to receive a ladle and follow ancient bathing customs. The Kinosaki Ropeway is a recommended sightseeing spot for discovering a new side of Kinosaki Onsen. Be sure to visit!

  • Scenic Views

Basic Information

Address
806-1 Yujima, Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Hyogo
Access
About a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute taxi ride from Kinosaki Onsen Station on the JR Sanin Main Line. From the station, there's a staircase of about 100 steps to the ropeway's base station. Show route
Op.Hours
9:10 AM to 4:50 PM (from the base station), 5:10 PM (from the summit)
Cld.Days
Second and fourth Thursday of each month (open on holidays)
Fee
1200 yen for adults (round trip)
INFO
There's no connecting bus service to the base station, so it's about a 20-minute walk from JR San'in Main Line Kinosaki-Onsen Station, or you can take a taxi. Also, there are nearly 100 steps between the base station and the ropeway entrance, so those with weak legs and knees should be cautious. We offer cane rentals.
HP
http://kinosaki-ropeway.jp/

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