Cable Cars & Ropeways Tours in Japan: Choosing Between 13

1.Mt. Fuji Tour, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani, Lake Ashi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,002 reviews · 10 hours · from $54Our pick

This 10-hour shared bus tour links Hakone and the Fuji Five Lakes for $54 per person. You’ll visit the red Torii gate at Hakone Shrine, ride the Hakone Ropeway, see volcanic Owakudani, and photograph Mt. Fuji at Lake Yamanaka and Oshino Hakkai. Guides such as Jack, Kousei, Sato, and Tom are praised for clear instructions and friendly help. The pirate ship costs about 1,700 yen extra.

“Amaze balls. Much love for kousei from group 21 xo”

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2.Hakone Fuji Day Tour w/ Cruise, Cable Car, Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 724 reviews · 10 hours · from $98

Leave Tokyo for a full day in Hakone, combining a Lake Ashi pirate-boat cruise, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani’s sulfur vents, black eggs, and a choice of Gotemba outlets or a Fuji-view hot spring. English and Chinese guides include Tina, Jeff, Vicky, and others. Expect a comfortable air-conditioned coach, changing mountain weather, and a long day.

“The trip was excellent. We got picked up promptly at 8am then took a 2 and a half hour trip to hakone. The only downside was the weather but no one could’ve predicted that, it’s typhoon season in September here. I’d go again and recommend it to anyone who likes shopping. Alot of great deals at the outlets.”

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3.Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Kawaguchiko Tour w/ Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 570 reviews · from $74

Travel from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, then explore Lake Kawaguchi by sightseeing boat and Panoramic Ropeway. An English-speaking guide such as Hiro, Mayumi, or Sojiro keeps the day moving, while lunch is available as a buffet or lighter meal. Weather and road conditions may change the route.

“Everything very well organized, good communication about the trip beforehand and everything as per the description. Our guide was super nice and helpful each step of the way: it was a very nice experience for us as a family!”

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4.Mt. Fuji Tours with Kawaguchi Lake Ropeway View English Speaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 519 reviews · from $81

Spend about 10 hours touring Mt. Fuji’s best-known viewpoints from Tokyo. Ride the Lake Kawaguchi Panoramic Ropeway, visit Oishi Park and Oshino Hakkai, and enjoy a matcha experience. English-speaking guides such as Sawaki, Erina, and Vivienne are praised for clear communication, but weather, traffic, and crowds can shape the day.

“Beautiful scenery, not a lot of time to enjoy each location. The pacing of the tour felt rushed and not well planned for tourists who aren't used to the large crowds and long lines in Japan. The guide was knowledgeable about the area and gave useful advice for souvenir and snack shopping.”

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5.Mt. Fuji & Lake Kawaguchiko Ropeway Panorama Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 236 reviews · 10 hours · from $54

Spend 10 hours exploring Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko by air-conditioned bus. Ride the Kachikachi Ropeway, make matcha with a local guide, photograph Fuji by Lawson, and visit Oshino Hakkai. Guides such as Sawaki, Laner, Peter, and Brewski have been praised for clear explanations and good humor. Lunch is not included, and Fuji views depend on weather.

“Our tour Guide Brewski was Very entertaining. We got to know Japan History. He kept the Happy Vibe throughout the Tour. Thank you Brewski for a wonderful day trip.”

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6.Mt.Fuji Hakone Day Tour With Lake Ashi Cruise, FREE Ropeway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 10 hours · from $58

Travel from Tokyo to Hakone and the Mt. Fuji area with a live English, Japanese, or Chinese guide. Visit Hakone Shrine, ride the ropeway, see volcanic Owakudani, and stop at Lake Yamanaka and Oshino Hakkai. The Lake Ashi cruise is optional and costs about 1,700 yen extra.

“It was a very nice 1day trip and our tour guide captain Jack made it even better with his exceptional planning! Totally recommend to do it.”

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7.Kyoto Amanohashidate,Ine Bay Trip with Optional boat/Ropeway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 10 hours · from $63

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Kyoto or Osaka to Ine Bay and Amanohashidate. You’ll see Edo-period funaya boat houses, cruise the bay, ride the optional ropeway, visit Chionji Temple, and walk the famous sandbar. Guides such as Jay, Matthew, and Maxey have been praised for clear explanations and friendly help, though much of the free time is self-guided.

“Such a cool guide and a nice trip. Everything was super organised and the sights were amazing. Highly recommended!”

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8.Sea of Mount Fuji, Hakone Ropeway, Ōwakudani, Enoshima

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 10 hours · from $50Best value

Spend 10 hours linking Lake Ashi, Owakudani, Hakone, and Enoshima by air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll cruise on a pirate ship, ride the Hakone Ropeway, taste sulfur-cooked black eggs, and visit Enoshima Shrine. English and Chinese guides such as Aki, Belle, Jimmy, and Augustin are praised for clear instructions and lively storytelling.

“It was amazing, we had great weather almost all day. We visited Lake Ashi, Pirate Ship, Ropeway, Owakudani, and Enoshima and saw an incredible view of Mt. Fuji that I will never forget. Don’t miss out!”

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9.Mt. Fuji and Hakone Tour with Cable Car and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 53 reviews · 11 hours - 1 day · from $92

Travel from Shinjuku to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, ride the Hakone Ropeway over Owakudani, and cruise Lake Ashi before returning to Tokyo. An English-speaking guide such as Mary, Yoko, or Harry may lead the day. Choose lunch for a hot pot and buffet meal, and expect a long day with traffic and weather affecting the schedule.

“The trip was wonderful! Our guide Mary-san was very good and friendly with plenty of knowledge and little sing alongs! However it felt like we were a bit rushed throughout the day”

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10.Mt Fuji Hakone/Enoshima Tour:Optional Ropeway/Lake Ashi Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 49 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $53

Spend 10 to 11 hours from Tokyo visiting Hakone Shrine, Lake Ashi, Owakudani, and Enoshima. You can ride the themed pirate ship and Hakone Ropeway, see volcanic steam vents, try black eggs, and explore Enoshima Shrine and Benzaiten Nakamise Street. Multilingual guides may include Wanting or Laila.

“It was good except the meeting point was chaos with more than 20 groups trying to find the “person with yellow flag” there was over 10 people with yellow flags and the one for my tour wasn’t waving it but holding it by her side. Additionally the driver was coughing and sneezing the whole journey and didn’t wear a mask. He also kept changing the temperature to polar opposites so it was absolutely roasting hot to the point there was steam on the windows to AC on full blast. Him being unwell made he whole group feel unsettled and with the hot bus, it was like a Petri dish of…”

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11.Shinhotaka Ropeway and Kamikochi tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 42 reviews · 1 day · from $211

From Takayama, ride the two-stage Shinhotaka Ropeway to a 360-degree alpine viewpoint, then walk through Kamikochi past Taisho Pond, the Azusa River, and Kappa Bridge. English-speaking guides such as Yogi and Hemi add useful cultural and nature details. You also get 90 minutes to explore Kamikochi independently.

“A splendid day soaked in the sounds and majesty of alpine nature! The tour led by Hemi, a most friendly, engaging and knowledgeable guide, allowed me to have a most memorable outdoor encounter with Kamikochi, the northern Japanese alps, for my first visit to Takayama. He was creative and adaptive offering the group different options in view of the wet weather. He also recommended wonderful possibilities for a delicious lunch and dessert. We walked along nature trails, saw Taisho Pond, crossed Kappa Bridge and ventured to Myojin Pond. The company of stunningly tall trees, clear river waters, wild mushrooms, baby trout, wandering ducks, singing of birds like the Japanese thrush,…”

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12.Hokkaido│Noboribetsu & Lake Toya Tour with Ropeway Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 32 reviews · 1 day · from $61

This full-day Hokkaido coach tour links Lake Shikotsu, steaming Jigokudani, Toyako Onsen, Showa Shinzan, and Lake Toya’s Silo Observatory. You can add the Usuzan Ropeway and Bear Ranch ticket, with English and Japanese guidance. Guides such as Helen and Andy have handled multilingual groups with care, but the schedule is brisk.

“Superbe excusions pour découvrir les essentiels au alentours de Sapporo et donner envie de revenir découvrir à d’autres saisons Parfois peu de temps à chaque arrêt mais c’est attendu au vu des trajets”

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13.From Hiroshima: Miyajima Island Day Trip with Ropeway Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 9 hours · from $180Top rated

Spend nine hours exploring Miyajima with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to 15 people. Ride the ferry, visit Itsukushima Shrine and Daisho-in, walk to the O-torii gate when tides allow, then take the ropeway toward Mt. Misen. Guides such as Isabella, Miki, and Simarjeet are praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing.

“Guide was very helpful, have a lot of Information. Thank you!”

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