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This cable car connects Tateyama Station and Bijodaira Station on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.
As the first transportation link from the Toyama side on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route—a mountain tourism route totaling 37.5 km in length with a maximum elevation difference of 1,975 m—the Tateyama Cable Car connects Tateyama Station with Bijodaira Station. The cable car operates using a funicular system, pulling two connected cars up a steep slope by winding a cable. Operations began in 1954, covering approximately 1.3 km with an elevation difference of about 500 m and an average gradient of 24 degrees in one swift ascent.
During the approximately 7-minute ride, passengers can enjoy sights such as two tunnels and the Zaimokuishi rocks, where lava from Tateyama Volcano has formed pillar-like structures.
Upon descending at Bijodaira Station, visitors are greeted by a lush primeval forest inhabited by over 60 species of wild birds, with well-maintained trails for exploration. The forest is home to ancient beech trees aged 200-300 years, as well as Tateyama cedar trees over 1,000 years old. Visitors can enjoy forest bathing and bird watching, making this a popular spot for nature enthusiasts.
Climbs a steep slope of approximately 1.3 km, with an elevation difference of about 500 m and an average gradient of 24 degrees swiftly. ©Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route
From Bijodaira Station, visitors can explore the primeval forest. ©Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
Sorry, we don’t.
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Is a reservation required for the ride?
A time-specific ticket for the day is required.
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Are coin lockers available?
Yes.
