Mount Kongo Ropeway - Osaka

Update:

Effective November 1, 2019, the Mt. Kongo Ropeway ceased operations. 

Located in Chihayaakasaka Village, Minamikawachi in Osaka Prefecture in Japan,  Mt. Kongo Ropeway ( 金剛山ロープウェイ; Mt. Kongōsan Rōpuwei ) is an aerial tramway that transports visitors to Mount Kongō and back.

Mt. Kongo Ropeway

Mount Kongo Ropeway History

Mount Kongo Ropeway is 1,323 meters long and gives a commanding view of Mount Kongō, Kansai International Airport, and Osaka Bay. It is owned by the village government and the line operation is entrusted to Gourmet Kineya. (Yup a restaurant company). 
Mt. Kongo Ropeway - Minamikawachi, Osaka

The ropeway terminal at the lower side of Mt. Kongo

Got me a ticket!

You can buy tickets from these dispensers

Inside the ropeway terminal

The ropeway up close

All aboard!

The other terminal is just beyond that mountain!

Here's what it connects

The line opened in April 1966 and has since given convenience for tourists who wanted to visit Mount Kongō. With the ropeway, the usual 1 to 2-hour hike is dramatically reduced to a 6-minute ride. There are two tramway cabins and each cabin has a capacity of 46 passengers. 

Say hi to the other visitors!

Check out the view!

Ella checking out the beautiful scenery

Mount Kongō Ropeway is very memorable for me and my family because it's the first time for us to ride such type of transportation. Aside from that, our eyes feasted on the beautiful sceneries that we could see while riding the aerial tramway.
Almost there!

Reached the ropeway station up the mountain!

Given another chance, I would like to bring my daughter back to Mount Kongō when she's older, so she could appreciate it better.
The station on top of the mountain

Check out how thick the cables are!

Going! Ella looks sad though. She wanted to stay longer

Mt. Kongo Ropeway cable car 

A nice view of the surrounding places

The ropeway terminal at the foot of the mountain

Mt. Kongo Ropeway Fare:   

Adult (Junior high school students and older)
One-way: Y720
Round-trip: Y1,340
Children (elementary school students and younger)
One-way: Y360
Round-trip: Y700 

Mt. Kongo Ropeway Operating Hours:

Mt. Kongo Ropeway is open from 9AM to 5PM every day.
Here are the contact details

Why ride the Mount Kongo Ropeway?

Mount Kongo is Osaka's highest peak. Mount Kongo Ropeway gives seniors, kids, and people with disabilities the chance to go up the mountain (but not necessary to the peak). This ropeway is also perfect for those who want to do a quick visit up the mountain. 

Getting to Mount Kongo Ropeway:



Ride a Nankai Railway Koya Line (Rinkan Sun Lin) then transfer at Kawachi Nagano Sta. to Nankai Bus bound for Mt. Mount Kongō Ropeway-mae and go to the last stop. 

OR

Ride a Kintetsu Railway Nagano Line, transfer at Tondabayashi Sta. to Kongo Bus bound for Chihaya Ropeway-mae, and go to the last stop.
Driving? Just follow the directions.

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Location: Kongosan Ropeway, Chihaya, Chihayaakasaka, Minamikawachi District, Osaka 585-0051, Japan

Comments

  1. JuliVAGlobalAugust 26, 2018 at 8:41 PM

    This is such a fun activity that I have always wanted to try

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  2. KetkiAugust 26, 2018 at 9:12 PM

    I did not know about a rope way options in Osaka. This is a great find. Lovely photos and views.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioAugust 28, 2018 at 8:52 AM

      Thanks Ketki. There are plenty of ropeways in Osaka. =)

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  3. The Super Mom LifeAugust 26, 2018 at 9:15 PM

    Fear of heights has kept me from going on something like this. I'm not sure I could face that!

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  4. CanermekAugust 26, 2018 at 10:12 PM

    Great article, well done.

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  5. MonidipaAugust 27, 2018 at 12:03 AM

    Wow, this ropeway looks so cool. I can only imagine how mesmerizing the view must be from there. Amazing!!!!

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  6. prabashiAugust 27, 2018 at 12:16 AM

    wow, thats a long cable carting. In montreal we have one but its not that long.

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  7. cnzpo02August 27, 2018 at 1:25 AM

    This is a full guide to Mt. Kongo Ropeway goers. Really helpful.

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  8. Devyani RayAugust 27, 2018 at 2:40 AM

    Japan is on my bucket list to visit. will try this when I go there!

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  9. Nina NicholsAugust 27, 2018 at 4:13 AM

    That little girl is so brave! I can't imagine myself in that thing. I just don't like height.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioAugust 28, 2018 at 8:58 AM

      My daughter is really adventurous. =) Probably got that train from me. Hahaha

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  10. UnknownAugust 27, 2018 at 11:23 AM

    I appreciate the post, I will be helpful when I visit Osaka. That looks like a beautiful mountain ride.

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  11. Sreekar HarinathaAugust 27, 2018 at 12:38 PM

    Wow. I had read about Osaka a bit, but had no idea there was such a beautiful ropeway too. Loved the views from there! Nice post!

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  12. HealthyFitCoupleAugust 28, 2018 at 1:57 AM

    what an amazing view! We love cable cars!

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  13. MayszAugust 28, 2018 at 9:38 AM

    Lovely place! I really want to experience to ride a cable cars!! Mt. Kongo Ropeway. looks like perfect place :)

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioAugust 30, 2018 at 12:05 PM

      Yes it is. =0 You should try this one out when you visit Japan.

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  14. RupyAugust 28, 2018 at 1:36 PM

    This looks amazing. I wish that I will ride on this...

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  15. vaishaliAugust 30, 2018 at 12:01 AM

    Seems adventurous. Though I would be scared to death because of the height

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioAugust 30, 2018 at 12:05 PM

      hahaha. Don't worry this ride will be worth your time.

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  16. UnknownAugust 30, 2018 at 2:28 PM

    I wanted to try this but then i realized i'm not comfortable on heights ;).

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  17. PrashantAugust 30, 2018 at 5:34 PM

    Nice pics and very good outing with family. Definitely, the kids would appreciate when they grow up and start to absorb.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioSeptember 5, 2018 at 8:52 AM

      I agree. I believe that memories are the best gift to children.

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  18. AnonymousMay 21, 2024 at 2:52 PM

    I heard it suspended its services last November 1, 2019.

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