日光鋼索鉄道遺構

Tourist attraction • Hosoomachi, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1445, Japan

4(21 reviews)

Remnants of a Railway in the Depths of Nikko

Historical Remains of the Steel Cable Railway

In the deep mountains of Nikko, the remnants of a steel cable railway that used to run on the Tobu Railway are preserved. This is the remains of the railway line that connected the Babaeshi Station to the Myojin-hira Station, with cable cars shuttling through the great nature at that time.

Rare Heritage That Survived the Times

Unfortunately, it was discontinued in 1970, but the station buildings, tracks, and part of the platforms are preserved as they were. It is a valuable heritage with historical significance as the only railway that was revived after a temporary suspension during World War II.

Strolling Route to Reflect on History

It is a pleasure to imagine the vehicles that traveled through here while strolling through the remnants. Nearby, there is an active ropeway leading to an observatory, where you can experience the charm of nature in Nikko by overlooking the mountains.

Enjoying Local Delicacies

Near the remnants, there is also a snack shop where you can enjoy local specialties such as grilled dishes, dumplings, and yuba cuisine. In between strolls, you can encounter the unique food culture of Nikko.

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Reviews

1(a month ago)

大津芳之 Y Ohtsu

I failed. I couldn't resist, so I accidentally passed through the gate and went inside 🅿 just to take a ``toilet break''...I was made to pay 500 yen even though I had just finished my errand and came out. It doesn't matter to me that the cave car is free if you use it...I wish they would have written in big letters at the gate entrance that the fee is 500 yen.

4(10 months ago)

Masazumi Ishizuka

Visited on August 6, 2023. The remains are behind the building next to the Akechidaira Ropeway (where there is a snack shop and restrooms). The remains are the site where the cable car tracks were and the remains of the platforms on both sides. The station and power plant may have been located on the site of the current building. According to the information board, the cable car was operating from Umagaeshi, where the current 2nd Irohazaka begins. When I looked into it, it was quite a distance, and there were also tunnels and bridges. The shop in the building offers grilled dishes such as ``Akechi Dango'' (350 yen), ``Otori-yaki'', and ``Shrimp Yuba-yaki'' (350 yen). We also sell ice cream and konnyaku balls. There are benches outside and an eat-in space (standing) inside. Parking is free if you use the ropeway.

5(6 months ago)

久保康記

Akechidaira Ropeway opened on November 3, 1930 as the 11th ropeway in Japan. Due to the deterioration of the war situation during World War II, operations were suspended. After the war, plans were made to revive the ropeway, and operations resumed in 1950 because the stop, building, gondola, etc. remained intact. It is the only ropeway that was revived after being abolished during the war. It is an amazing ropeway that is still in use today. In a sense, it is a ropeway that is like a power spot.

3(a year ago)

aya ikeda

There are remains of the cable car, and the ropeway that leads to the observatory, which is still in operation, costs 1,000 yen for adults. At the shop, you can eat chimaki, dango, yakitori, shrimp yuba rolls, and yuba meat buns.

3(10 months ago)

munchkin kitten

The Tobu Railway cable car that used to connect Akechidaira to Umagaeshi is now abandoned, and as you can see in the photo, only traces of its past can be seen.

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