Tairyuji Ropeway

4.5

The Tairyuji Ropeway connects the Washi-no-Sato roadside station rest area in Naka Town, Naka County, Tokushima Prefecture with the Tairyu-ji Temple, which is the 21st temple of the Shikoku 88-temple Pilgrimage. With a total length of 2,775 meters, it is the longest ropeway in Western Japan. The Ropeway crosses the Naka River (a Class A major river) and passes over 600-meter-high hills. In the past, pilgrims could only travel to the Tairyu-ji Temple to worship by ascending a steep mountain path, a serious obstacle that was known colloquially as the “pilgrim slide” because it was so difficult to climb up. Following the construction of the Ropeway, it was possible for larger numbers of pilgrims to visit the Temple.

Spot details

Address: Tokushima Pref. Nakagunnakachou Wajikigou Tano 76 Map
Area: Around Hiwasa Area
Phone: 0884623100
Hours: 8:00-16:40 (last inbound flight)
*Go through every 20 minutes
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Fare (round trip)]
[Adult] 2,600 yen
[Middle and high school students] 1,950 yen
[Elementary School Students] 1,300 yen

[Fare (One way)]
[Adult] 1,300 yen
[Middle school and high school students] 980 yen
[Elementary School Students]650yen
Parking Lot: Available(150spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available (English pamphlet available)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes (Umbrella rental available)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (please contact the counter regarding large dogs and special pets)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Amazing views

Reviewed : 2023.05.07

One of the longest ropeways I’ve ever been on. The views were amazing and the destination was beautiful. Staff was very friendly and knew their stuff.
Nice view

Reviewed : 2016.06.25

First I liked the ossettai they provided before I took ropeway. It was ochya with different taste. We climbed to tairyuji from the aaruki henro root, which passed through dense forest. it took us...
Tairyuji experience

Reviewed : 2016.05.02

This was a great experience. The drive through the mountains and towns was very scenic. The grounds and facilities are like new and well kept. It was a great ride up the gondola with opportunities to...