Hakone Ropeway Sounzan Station: Gateway to Volcanic Vistas
Ascend into Hakone's volcanic beauty from Sounzan Station, your gateway to breathtaking aerial views and geothermal wonders on the Hakone Ropeway.
Sounzan Station is the eastern terminus of the Hakone Ropeway, a scenic aerial tramway offering stunning views of volcanic hot springs, Lake Ashi, and, on clear days, Mount Fuji. Connected to the Hakone Tozan Cable Car, it's a key part of the popular Hakone loop.
A brief summary to Hakone Ropeway Sounzan Station
- Gora, Hakone, Gora, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa, JP
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- Monday 9 am-4:15 pm
- Tuesday 9 am-4:15 pm
- Wednesday 9 am-4:15 pm
- Thursday 9 am-4:15 pm
- Friday 9 am-4:15 pm
- Saturday 9 am-5 pm
- Sunday 9 am-5 pm
Know before you go
Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Hakone Ropeway Sounzan Station.
- Check the weather forecast before your visit, as visibility affects the views, and the ropeway may close due to strong winds or volcanic activity.
- Purchase a Hakone Free Pass for unlimited rides on the Hakone Ropeway, cable car, and other transportation options in the area.
- Visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid long queues, especially during peak seasons.
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Getting There
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Public Transport
From Hakone-Yumoto Station, take the Hakone Tozan Railway to Gora Station (approx. 35 minutes). Transfer to the Hakone Tozan Cable Car to Sounzan Station (approx. 10 minutes). The Hakone Free Pass covers both the train and cable car. Without the Free Pass, expect to pay around ¥800 for the Hakone Tozan Railway and ¥420 for the Cable Car.
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Taxi
From Gora Station, a taxi to Sounzan Station takes approximately 5 minutes and costs around ¥2,400 - ¥2,900. Taxis are readily available at Gora Station.
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