Hakone Ropeway Explained

The is the name of an aerial lift, as well as its operator. The funitel line links between Sōunzan and Tōgendai via Ōwakudani, all within Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan. The line became funitel in 2002, the second of its kind in the nation, after Hashikurasan Ropeway. It makes a part of the sightseeing route between Odawara and Lake Ashi. The company belongs to the Odakyū Group.

Basic data

Hakone Ropeway was a single line until 2001. From 2002, it became a system consisted of two distinct sections, although they are still treated as the same line.

Between Sōunzan and Ōwakudani

• System:
  • Bicable gondola lift, until 2001
  • Funitel, from 2002
• Distance: 1.41NaN1
• Vertical interval: 281m (922feet)
• Maximum gradient: 25°33′
• Operational speed: 5.0 m/s
• Passenger capacity per a cabin: 18
• Cabins: 18

Between Ōwakudani and Tōgendai

• System:
  • Bicable gondola lift, until 2006
  • Funitel, from 2007
• Distance: 2.5km (01.6miles)
• Vertical interval: 2980NaN0
• Maximum gradient: 19°42′
• Operational speed: 5.0 m/s
• Passenger capacity per a cabin: 18
• Cabins: 30

Stations

All stations at Hakone, Kanagawa.

No	Name	Japanese	Distance	Elevation	Transfers
	Sōunzan	早雲山	align=right	0.0 km	align=right	757 m	Hakone Tozan Cable Car
	Ōwakudani	大涌谷	align=right	1.2 km	align=right	1044 m
	Ubako	姥子	align=right	2.4 km	align=right	878 m
	Tōgendai	桃源台	align=right	4.0 km	align=right	741 m	Hakone Sightseeing Cruise (A cruise line of Lake Ashi for Hakone-machi Port, Moto-hakone Port .^[1])

See also

• List of aerial lifts in Japan

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. https://www.hakone-kankosen.co.jp/foreign/en/timesheet/ Hakone Sightseeing Cruise Timetable