Tsukubasan Cable Car & Ropeway

Tsukuba / Tsuchiura / Ushiku / KashimaArea

A 1,300-meter long ropeway connecting Tsutsujigaoka Station (elevation 542 meters), the last point along the scenic Tsukuba Skyline road, and Nyotaisan Station (elevation 840 meters). Riders can enjoy sweeping views of the Kanto Plain, including Skytree and the sea of office buildings in Tokyo, and, on clear days, all the way to Mt. Fuji. The ropeway also operates at night, enabling visitors to take in the area's glittering nightscape.

Spot details

Address: Ibaraki Pref. Tsukubashi Tsukuba 1 Map
Area: Tsukuba / Tsuchiura / Ushiku / Kashima Area
Phone: 0298660945
Hours: [First train] 9:20
[Last train] 16:40
* Go through every 20 minutes
* Subject to change depending on the time and Sunday
Closed: open everyday
※Closed during the winter season inspection
Fees: [One way] Adults 750 yen, Children 380 yen
[Round trip] Adults 1,300 yen, Children 650 yen
Parking Lot: Available(400spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB)
Smoking: Smoking areaAvailable
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: *The map points to Tsukuba Skyline Tsutsujigaoka Station.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (slope available)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Possible (ride in a cage)