There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Ikaho Ropeway by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 伊香保石段街bus 新宿～伊香保・草津
3h 11m¥900–3,500Train
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 高崎 Takasakitrain Ju / ...
3h 34m¥7,159–9,271Drive 133.7 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Ikaho Ropewaycar 133.7 km
1h 54m¥2,303–3,326Bus via Tokyo Station Yaesu
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu to Ikaho Onsen Bus Terminalbus
4h 12m¥3,000–4,400
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Ikaho Ropeway is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Ikaho Ropeway is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at 伊香保石段街. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Ikaho Ropeway. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Shibukawa via Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Tokyo and Ikaho Ropeway is 131 km. The road distance is 133.7 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Ikaho Ropeway without a car is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥900 - ¥3500.
The bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 伊香保石段街 takes 2h 32m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Tokyo to Ikaho Ropeway bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Ikaho Ropeway train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Ikaho Ropeway is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥900 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥7000 - ¥9500 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Ikaho Ropeway, Japan?
Express bus - Gunma Prefecture operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 伊香保石段街 every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥900–3,500 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to 高崎 Takasaki every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,600–2,100 and the journey takes 1h 59m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to 高崎 Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,100
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 伊香保石段街
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥900–3,500
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
- Website
- kan-etsu.net
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu to Ikaho Onsen Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,400
- Schedules at
- kan-etsu.net
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Ikaho Ropeway bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at 伊香保石段街 station.
Tokyo to Ikaho Ropeway train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 高崎 Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Ikaho Ropeway is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Tokyo to Ikaho Ropeway.
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