Mitake Tozan Railway
A cable car takes visitors between Takimoto Station at the base of Mt. Mitake and Mitakesan Station near the summit, at an altitude of 831 meters. The 1.1-kilometer journey takes about 6 minutes, saving visitors an ascent of around an hour on foot.
On the way, passengers can enjoy views of the mountainside. As the cable car passes through a forest of oak, cedar, and fir trees, it may be possible to spot deer, wild boars, and tanuki (racoon dogs), which are native to Japan. Both stations have souvenir shops and restrooms. Visitors can buy cable car tickets at ticket machines, which have English display options.
For children living on the mountain, the cable car is part of the daily school commute. The line operates seven days a week, although it is sometimes suspended in bad weather or after an earthquake for safety checks.