Ikoma Cable Line

The Ikoma Cable Line spans 2 kilometers and features five stations connecting Toriimae Station to Ikoma-Sanjo Station through Hozanji Station.

Established in 1918, this funicular holds the position of first commercial cable car operation in Japan, marking a new era in mountain transportation.

The cable cars feature distinct designs including cars shaped like a dog named Bull, a cat named Mike, an organ named Do-Re-Mi, and a cake named Sweet.

The Hozanji line operates from 6:15 AM to 11:40 PM, while the Sanjo line runs from 9:09 AM to 6:09 PM with departures every twenty minutes.

The Hozanji section operates as Japan's only double-track funicular railway, capable of handling slopes reaching 22.7 percent gradient.

Location: Ikoma

Official opening: August 29, 1918

Part of: Kintetsu Railway Co., Ltd.

Website: https://kintetsu.co.jp/senden/ikoma_cable

GPS coordinates: 34.68678,135.68997

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:08