Visit Nara

Said to be the oldest surviving ropeway in Japan, this is the easiest way to reach Yoshinoyama from Kintetsu Yoshino Station. It takes just a few minutes, but on windy days, it may be a little scary.

Each car takes eight passengers and runs approximately every 20 minutes, so expect long lines in peak seasons (you can also walk up the mountain in about 20 minutes and there is a bus service from the station in cherry blossom season). In winter, the off season, the ropeway only operates on weekends. Note that tickets can be purchased from machines at both the top and bottom of the line.