Akechidaira Ropeway, Nikkō

Name: Akechidaira Ropeway
Address: Hosoo Fukazawa, Nikkō, 321-1445, Japan
Telephone: +81 288-55-0331

#8 among attractions in Nikkō

Tram, Transport, Aerial tramway

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Facts and practical information

The Akechidaira Ropeway is Japanese aerial lift line in Nikkō, Tochigi, operated by Nikkō-Kōtsū. The Tōbu Group company mainly operates bus lines in the city. The observatory has a view of Kegon Falls, Lake Chūzenji, and Mount Nantai. The line opened in 1933, and reopened in 1950. ()

Local name: 明智平ロープウェイ Opened: 1933 (91 years ago)Coordinates: 36°44'15"N, 139°30'58"E

Address

Hosoo FukazawaNikkō 321-1445 Japan

Contact

+81 288-55-0331

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Akechidaira Ropeway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nikkō Tōshō-gū, Kegon Falls, Futarasan jinja, Ryūzu Falls.

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Natural attraction, Nature, Volcano
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