On the way up to Mt. Hiei,
The stepped cable car is a must!
The fact is that the road up Mt. Hiei consists of a first-tier cable car and a second-tier ropeway. Did you know? The Eizan Cable Car is a means of transportation that is 561m high and runs a distance of about 1.3km in 9 minutes. From the car window, you can enjoy a tunnel filled with cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall.
You can climb to the top of Mt. Hiei by getting off the cable car and transferring to the ropeway. You can purchase the ropeway here !
Climbing Mount Hiei
The most desirable route!
Mt. Hiei, 848m high, is home to Enryaku-ji, founded in 788! This is a popular spot where you can see Kyoto’s traditional scenery, including Lake Biwa, all at once. There are several ways to get to Mt. Hiei, but the easiest and most beautiful way is to take the Eizan Cable Car, get off, and then take the ropeway to the top.
*You can purchase ropeway tickets here , and cable car one-way tickets here .
Take the stair-type cable car up
A cable car that travels 561m high and about 1.3km in 9 minutes! You can enjoy the view leisurely and you will be so busy taking in the beautiful scenery that you will forget to take pictures. Since you can see various Kyoto scenery at a glance, such as cherry blossoms in spring, green forests in summer, and red maple leaves in fall, I recommend riding in the front seat, which is the prettiest.
Enjoy a leisurely ride along the path while taking in the beautiful and charming sights you won't find anywhere else.
address :
Sanjeoncha Yase Station
12 Kamitakano Higashiyama, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-0067
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How to get there:
5 minutes walk from Yasei Hiei Eizan Tram
Exchange time:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hours of operation:
Weekdays:
9:20 AM 9:35 AM 9:50 AM
10:10 10:30 10:50 am
11:10 11:30 11:50 am
12:10 PM 12:30 PM 12:50 PM
13:10 13:25 13:50 PM
14:05 14:20 14:35 14:50 PM
15:05 15:20 15:35 15:50 PM
16:05 16:20 16:35 16:50 PM
17:05 17:20 17:35 17:50 PM
18:00 PM
Weekends and Public Holidays:
9:15 AM 9:30 AM 9:45 AM
10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 AM
11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 AM
12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM
13:05 13:25 13:45 PM
14:05 14:25 14:45
15:05 15:25 15:45
16:05 16:25 16:45 PM
17:05 17:25 17:45 PM
18:00 PM
Please check the business hours on the official website before departure. See more
12 Kamitakano Higashiyama, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-0067