Things to Do
Hieizan Sakamoto Cable Railway
The longest cable car route in Japan at 2,025 m in total, opened in 1927.
Overview
Access
- Keihan Electric Railway Ishiyama Sakamoto Line Sakamoto Station 15 min on foot
How to Get Here from Major Locations (Google Maps)
Nearby Hotels & Spots
There are no nearby spots currently listed within 3 km of this location.
Basic Information
January 1 - End of February 8:30 - 17:00
March 1 - March 31 8:00 - 17:00
April 1 - April 30 8:00 - 17:30
May 1 - August 31 8:00 - 18:00
September 1 - November 30 8:00 - 17:30
December 1 - December 31 8:30 - 16:30
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Shiga MK Co., Ltd.
We wish to provide not only a means of transport, but also hospitality, smiles, and reassurance.
Biwako Terrace
During the green season the Biwako Terrace offers a superlative view of the best scenery in Japan, and throngs with many tourists as a result.
Snow Appreciation Ship Cruises
Our “Snow Appreciation Ships” set sail on Lake Biwa during the winter months.
Setagawa River & Lake Biwa River Cruises
Such scenes as the “Evening Glow at Seta” and the “Autumn Moon at Ishiyama” have been immortalized by the famous ukiyo-e painter Hiroshige Utagawa of the late Edo period (1603 – 1868) in his Eight Views of Omi.
Okuhiei Driveway
Okuhiei Driveway is a drive course 11.
Hieizan Driveway
Hieizan Driveway is a drive course 8.
Related Trip Ideas
Unwind with Nature on a Freshwater Adventure Around Lake Biwa
Discover the Legacy of Craft & Modern Creativity in Shiga
Tour Historic Temples and Ride the Sakamoto Cable Car
Visit the Azuchi Castle Ruins and Historic Hachiman Canal
Craft Shigaraki Pottery and Explore The Way of the Ninja
Experience Traditional Crafts and the Hikone-jo Castle National Treasure
Biwaichi Trip (Cycling around Lake Biwa) – Day 3
Tout ce que vous avez besoin de savoir sur la randonnée au mont Hiei (Hieizan)
Hachimanbori Matsuri（Festival) part.2
Let’s make your own OMAMORI “Lucky charm” in Higashi-omi city
