Kankakei Ropeway
Kankakei, awarded as one of the three most beautiful gorges in Japan and a symbol of the Seto Inland Sea National Park, was born from volcanic activity 13 million years ago and is a valley of strange rocks created over a long period of time. You can enjoy a 360° aerial walk through the strange rock valley that changes with each season from the ropeway! The ropeway operates over a total length of 917m with a height difference of 317m, taking about 5 minutes.
Operating hours are 8:30 to 17:00 (until 16:30 in winter).
The ropeway operates every 12 minutes (00, 12, 24, 36, 48)
*There are temporary ropeways every 6 minutes during peak times.
There are several observatories around the summit station where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea. In particular, the Setouchi International Art Festival 2022, Aoki Noe's "Sky Ball/Kankakei" is popular as a viewing platform (artwork) with a superb view. There are also fun spots such as leaf bookmark making, cutout frame rental, 7-color umbrella rental, and photo shooting at the lucky heart pine bench. In addition, there is a snack corner and a shop in front of the summit station, where you can find limited gourmet food and souvenirs from Kankakei.
Ticket Information
Pre-sale RT Ticket
Pre-sale ticket that can be used for round-trip rides on the Kankakei Ropeway (For adults) *For junior high school students and above (For children) *For elementary school students Due to congestion, there may be restrictions on entry and use. Other coupons, discount tickets, and discounts cannot be used in conjunction with this. This ticket does not reduce waiting time. In the event of equipment renewal construction or inclement weather, we may suspend operations. In that case, we cannot compensate for travel expenses to the site.
Information
- Address
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〒761-4433
327-1 Kamikake-dori B, Shodoshima-cho, Shozu-gun, Kagawa Prefecture (Yamafumoto Kouun Station)
- Phone Number
- 0879-82-0904
- Business Hours
- 8:30 ～ 17:00 (until 16:30 in winter)
- Holidays
- Open all year round (May be closed for maintenance or in case of inclement weather)
- Access
- Car: 30~40 minutes from each port of Shodoshima. Limited Seasonal Bus: Take the Shodoshima Olive Bus Kankakei Line from the front of the Ikeda Port Terminal and get off at the final stop, Kouun-tei.