Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway Tenjo Bell Observatory, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi

About this place

Live Camera | Tenjo Bell Observatory & Mt. Fuji Ropeway, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan. Rising via the Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway to the crest of Mount Tenjo, this legendary observatory is celebrated for the "Bell of Tenjo" and folkloric tales of the Tanuki and Rabbit from Dazai Osamu's literature. Visitors ring the heart-shaped bell for love and good fortune while beholding a breathtaking panorama of Mount Fuji and the glistening waters of Lake Kawaguchiko below. At the summit Tanuki Chaya teahouse, guests enjoy charcoal-grilled soy sauce Tanuki Dango dumplings and fresh peach gelato.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Panoramic Lake & Mount Fuji Ridge: Ride the ropeway to high ridges granting unmatched vistas across Lake Kawaguchiko.

▸ Bell of Tenjo & Kawarake Clay Throwing: Ring the iconic hilltop bell and cast earthen clay cups through sacred hoops for luck.

▸ Tanuki Chaya Charcoal Grilled Dango: Snack on skewered rice dumplings brushed in sweet soy sauce beside the cliff swing.