THE ONLY CABLE CAR IN JAPAN THAT TRAVELS OVER A LAKE.
A lover's sanctuary blessed with a panoramic view of Hamamatsu. Don't miss the popular Kanzanji Ropeway if you are visiting Hamamatsu, Shizuoka.
ABOUT THE KANZANJI ROPEWAY
Only cable car in Japan that travels over a lake
The feeling that the endless expanse of blue skies, the blue lake, and magnificent prospect gives is exhilarating.
You can take in with a glance the magnificent 360° panoramic view before your eyes of lake Hamana from the observation deck atop Mt. Okusa.
Amazing scenery you can only see in Japan.
Four seasons in Lake Hamana viewed from the ropeway.
Enjoy beautiful scenery in every season – fresh green leaves and Japan’s unique cherry blossoms in spring, blue sky and water of Lake Hamana in summer, autumn leaves in Mt. Okusa colored in red, orange and yellow, and splendid mountain and lake in the crisp winter air.
In spring, a lot of cherry blossoms bloom in Pal Pal, the amusement park located next to Lake Hamana. They start to flower in March every year and reach the full bloom from late March to early April. The park filled with cherry blossoms offers many great spots to take pictures.
Don’t miss the views of cherry blossoms or autumn leaves from the ropeway gondola on the way up and down.
LOCATION
Rooftop observation deck
The sound of bells echoes across a 360°view of Lake Hamana.
The point of origin for orgels (music boxes), carillons produce abeautiful sound when their bells are struck.
The instrument installed on the observation deck is a monument to beautiful sound that plays melody on the hour,Take in the view magnificent 360° view of Lake Hamana before your eyes to further the emotion.
A dream spot for lovers
Take in a romantic vista from the Mt. Okusa observation Deck.
Kanzanji hot springs have been deemed a adream spot for lovers The Mt. Okusa Observation Deck also features a plate with the words "Dream spot for lovers" written by celebrated wedding advisor Katstura Yumi.
HAMANAKO ORGEL MUSEUM
Ahead of you as you cross the lake is a soothing space serenading you with stirring sounds. Some 70 orgels at the same time
The natural setting of the Hamanako-Kanzanji district and Mt. Okusa.
Plus the Hamanako Orgel Museum presenting a distinctive visage harmonized withthe scenery.
A valuable collection is on display in the exhibit epaces that from mid-19th century orgels(music boxes) to fairground organs.
ENTETSU-KANZANJI RESORT
Customers of the facilities shared by the Lake Hamana Kanzanji Resort also receive exclusive discounts for services offered at the other facilities.
Hamanako Orgel Museum
This museum specializes in automatic musical instruments such as music boxes and mechanical organs, devices that were born out of humankind’s dream of playing music.
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Hamanako PalPal
A resort amusement park located in the Lake Hamana area. An exciting spot for children to adults, with some 30 types of attractions.
Official Web Site 〉 (Japanese web site)
Hotel Wellseason
Directly connected to Lake Hamana PalPal. Suitable for not only overnight stays, but also day trips to enjoy the lunch buffet or hot spring.
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Kanzanji OnsenHanasakinoyu
The Largest Shizuoka-based day-visit hot spring that sits in Lake Hamana Kanzanji Onsen. Get a complete Onsen experience with the 26 bath areas with water sourced directly from two types of natural spring sources.
Official Web Site 〉 (Japanese web site)
HotelConcorde Hamamatsu
Located in the center of Hamamatsu, this hotel is well equipped with quality services as an international city hotel. Enjoy the unique location surrounded by the nature of Hamamatsu Castle Park with its rich culture and history.
Official Web Site 〉ACCESS
Access Information
- Approx. 15 minutes by car from the Tomei Hamamatsunishiinterchange to Kanazanji hot springs, or 45 minutes by Entetsu Busfrom JR Hamamatsu station.
- When coming by car, please use the Kanzanji Ropeway parking lot.(parking fee: ¥1,000 *1 car all day)
*In the event that the Ropeway is closed due to poor weather, etc., visitors will be taken by car to the Ropeway parking lot.
GUIDE TO HOURS OF OPERATIONI
- Approximate hours operation: 9:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m
- *Hours of operation change seasonally.
- No set holidays (service suspended for inspections and maintenance, poor weather)
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Travel Time: 4 minutes one-way
Capacity: 49 people(2 cars)
When bringing pets, please keep them in a cage big enough to enclose them entirely.
- Contact Us
- TEL. 053-487-2121
FEE TABLE
| Fee Guide | Kanzanji Ropeway | Orgel Museum admission |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundtrip | ||||
| Adults(junior high students or olde) | Children(age 3 or les) | Adults(junior high students or olde) | Children(age 3 or les) | |
| Individuals | 1,100 | 550 | 880 | 440 |
All prices are tax-inclusive.
If you purchase the Palpal rides-only “Free Pass,”
you can also ride the Ropeway and get
half-price admission to the Orgel Museum!
SPEC OF KANZANJI ROPEWAY
- Cable system
- Tri-cable detachable standard ropeway
- Angular length
- 723.75m
- Horizontal length
- 717.56m
- Elevation
- 94.41m
- Steepest grade
- 15°26'
- Stays
- 1(28.5m)
- Cables
- Stay diameter Φ38mm
- Towline diameter Φ20mm
- Tension cable diameter Φ40mm
- Operational speed
- 5.0 m/s, top speed of 7.0 m/s
- Time between departure
- 10 minutes
- Capacity
- 49(including 1 steward)
- Travel time
- 4 minutes
- Start of operations
- 24-4月-99
- Cable car manufacturer
- Nippon Cable Co., Ltd.
- Operator
- Enshu Railway Co., Ltd.
- Site URL
- https://www.kanzanji-ropeway.jp/en/