Shimoda Ropeway

Shimoda ropeway takes about 3 minutes to run to the top of Nesugatayama mountain and is located in front of Izukyu Shimoda station, which is in the southernmost part of Shizuoka prefecture.
It is said that Mt. Nesugatayama was called so because the shape of the mountains looks as though a woman is lying down when they are viewed from Shimoda city.
From the observation deck on top of the mountain, you can overlook the superb views of Shimoda city, Shimoda port, Izu 7 islands (Izu Shichito) and the Amagi mountain range.
There was a lookout platform for keeping guard against black ships and foreign vessels built due to its clear view, and a restored cannon is displayed on site.