Sakamoto Cable Railway

A cable car which travels between Cable Enryakuji Station and Cable Sakamoto Station in Sakamoto Honmachi, Otsu City. The cable line was constructed in 1927 and boasts the longest length of any cable car line in Japan, spanning 2,025 meters. A one-way trip takes 11 minutes. The Cable Sakamoto Station and Cable Enryakuji Station buildings have been preserved in the same state they appeared in when first built and are designated National Important Cultural Properties.

Spot details

Address: Shiga Pref. Otsushi Sakamotohonmachi 4244 Map
Area: Otsu Area
Phone: 0775780531
Hours: [Mar.- Nov.]8:00-17:30
[Dec.- Feb.]8:30-17:00
Closed: open everyday
※There will be scheduled suspension of service for facility and vehicle inspections from Feb. to Mar. (around 10 Sunday) Please check the homepage.
Fees: [One way fare] [Adult] 870yen [Child] 440yen [Round-trip fare] [Adult] 1,660yen [Child] 830yen
Parking Lot: Available(8spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (Mt. Hiei Free Wi-Fi)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Possible (limited to cage use)