Hakone+Ropeway

The Hakone Ropeway is located in Kanagawa, Japan and is an aerial lift that links Sōunzan and Tōgendai, about a 30 minute trip. Every minute a cart carries up to 18 passengers. It's approximately 4,000 meters (4 kilometers) long and is at highest 130 meters above the ground. Made in 2002, the ropeway belongs to the Odakyu group. It is commonly used as a sightseeing route for it's scenic landscape.

It is famous for it's spectacular views of Mt. Fuji, the hot springs near it, and Lake Ashi. Lake Ashi is a very symbolic part of Hakone making this a major tourist attraction. It's the second ropeway ever to be made in Japan. The ropeway is the longest in Japan and the second longest in the world.