Akechidaira Ropeway & Observatory
明智平ロープウェイ
A cable car midway up the Iroha-zaka road that takes about 3 minutes to reach the observation deck. From there, you can see Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, and Mount Nantai all at once.
Akechidaira sits on the upper section of the Second Iroha-zaka road. A cable car takes about 3 minutes to reach the observation deck at about 1,373 meters above sea level. From there, you can see the classic view of Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, and Mount Nantai together. It is a famous postcard spot for Nikko. A round-trip ticket costs about ¥1,000. Operating hours are about 8:30–16:00, which vary by season, and service may stop in strong winds. Take a bus toward Chuzenji Onsen and get off at the 'Akechidaira' stop. During autumn foliage season, lines can last up to 1 hour, so arrive early in the morning.
Opening hours
About 8:30 am–4:00 pm (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Kegon Falls
- British Embassy Villa Memorial Park
- Chuzen-ji Temple (Tachiki Kannon)
- Futarasan Shrine Chugushi
- Mount Nantai
- Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park
- Lake Chuzenji
- Ryuzu Falls