Take in the beautiful scenery of Lake Biwa on the longest cable car in Japan, the Sakamoto Cable! The 11-minute ride on the 2,025-meter-long Sakamoto Cable Car offers spectacular views of Mount Hiei and Lake Biwa, and is a must-use mode of transportation for those who want to visit Enryakuji Temple in Shiga Prefecture.
Prepare your trip to Shiga Prefecture by choosing the option you want from among the options prepared as round-trip tickets or one-way tickets!
Lake Biwa at a glance!
Sakamoto Cable
Upgrade your Shiga trip by taking the Sakamoto Cable connecting Sakamoto Station and Enryakuji Station! You can enjoy the spectacular view of Lake Biwa from the cable car window, as well as from the observation terrace on the second floor and rooftop of Enryakuji Station. The cable car can accommodate up to 140 people, and it runs every 30 minutes, so please take note when using it.
Attractions around the cable car
Take a trip to the Sakamoto area, a town full of historical atmosphere, with the Sakamoto Cable Car! Visit various temples such as Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, and Saikyoji Temple! For more information about nearby tourist attractions, please check the pamphlet on the Sakamoto Cable official website.
address :
Cable Sakamoto Station
Japan, 〒520-0116 Shiga, Otsu, 坂本本町4244
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Operating hours:
March to November 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
December to February 8:30am - 5pm
* It runs every 30 minutes, but if there are many passengers, the number of trains may increase.
* Operating hours may change, and facilities may be closed for facility inspections, etc., so please check the official website. Go to
Japan, 〒520-0116 Shiga, Otsu, 坂本本町4244