Beppu Ropeway
A 10-minute aerial journey to enjoy the natural beauty and stunning views of Mt. Tsurumi
The Beppu Ropeway connects Beppu Kogen Station, located at an elevation of about 500 meters, with Tsurumi Sanjo Station at 1,300 meters, using the largest gondolas in the Kyushu region, which can accommodate up to 101 passengers. From mid-May to early June, approximately 5,000 Kyushu azaleas bloom, painting the slopes in vibrant pink. Each season brings its own breathtaking scenery, from the vivid autumn foliage that colors the mountainsides to the rime ice formations in winter. This stunning landscape has even been featured in CNN’s "31 Most Beautiful Places in Japan."
At the summit of Mt. Tsurumi, you can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Beppu Bay and Oita City from the observation deck. Visitors can also partake in a walking tour of the Seven Lucky Gods or explore a pilgrimage route with 12 sacred sites. The Seven Lucky Gods tour invites you to visit shrines dedicated to Japan’s legendary deities, believed to grant blessings such as happiness, prosperity, health, and longevity. Combined with the pilgrimage route to the 12 sacred sites, this leisurely walk takes about 1 to 1.5 hours – an enriching experience not to be missed.
At the summit of Mt. Tsurumi, you can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Beppu Bay and Oita City from the observation deck. Visitors can also partake in a walking tour of the Seven Lucky Gods or explore a pilgrimage route with 12 sacred sites. The Seven Lucky Gods tour invites you to visit shrines dedicated to Japan’s legendary deities, believed to grant blessings such as happiness, prosperity, health, and longevity. Combined with the pilgrimage route to the 12 sacred sites, this leisurely walk takes about 1 to 1.5 hours – an enriching experience not to be missed.
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Basic Information
- Address (Japanese)
- 874-0000 大分県別府市大字南立石字寒原10-7
- Address
- 10-7 Aza Kanbara Oaza Minami Tateishi, Beppu City, Oita, 874-0000
- Telephone Number
- 0977-22-2278
- Opening Times
- -Summer (March 15–November 14): First departure at 9:00, last uphill at 17:00, last downhill at 17:30
-Winter (November 15–March 14): First departure at 9:00, last uphill at 16:30, last downhill at 17:00 - Closed
- No scheduled closures
*Service may be suspended due to bad weather, equipment maintenance, or inspections. - Prices
- -Seniors (70 years old and over): Round trip 1,700 yen, one way 1,200 yen
-Adults (junior high school students and older): Round trip 1,800 yen, one way 1,200 yen
-Children (4 years old to elementary school students): Round trip 900 yen, one way 600 yen
*Discounts available for disabled individuals and for groups. - Car Park
- 250 parking spaces (including 3 parking spaces for large buses)
- Access
- [By car]
Approximately 10 minutes from Beppu IC on the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway to Beppu Ropeway
[By bus]
Approximately 20 minutes from JR Beppu Station via Kamenoi Bus, get off at "Beppu Ropeway" bus stop then walk about 1 minute
*The ride from Beppu Ropeway Beppu-Kogen Station to Tsurumi-Sanjo Station takes approximately 10 minutes - Website
＊Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
