{"id":175745,"date":"2026-07-06T10:10:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T01:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allway-japan.com\/?post_type=specialpost&p=175745"},"modified":"2026-07-06T17:30:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T08:30:48","slug":"%e3%80%90%e7%ae%b1%e6%a0%b9%e3%83%ad%e3%83%bc%e3%83%97%e3%82%a6%e3%82%a7%e3%82%a4%e3%80%91%e4%b8%96%e7%95%8c%e5%88%9d%ef%bc%81%e7%ab%8b%e4%bd%93%e9%9f%b3%e9%9f%bf%e6%90%ad%e8%bc%89%e3%82%b4%e3%83%b3","status":"publish","type":"specialpost","link":"https:\/\/www.allway-japan.com\/en\/specialpost\/175745\/","title":{"rendered":"[Hakone Ropeway] The world's first! Experience a private ride in the 3D sound-equipped gondola \"OTOBACO\"!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Image perspective of Otobaco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Hakone Ropeway operates the world's first gondola equipped with a 3D sound system using \"Dolby Atmos\u00ae,\" called \"OTOBACO\"!
\"OTOBACO\" is the world's first 3D sound gondola designed to combine the views from the gondola with music, creating a \"box to experience through sound.\"
Not only can you experience the nature and space of Hakone through both sight and sound, but it also delivers an unprecedented tourism experience that stimulates the imagination and creates landscapes felt in the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is \"OTOBACO\"?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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You can enjoy the magnificent views of Owakudani while being enveloped in 3D sound in OTOBACO.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Speakers and woofers installed inside the gondola (top), and a glass hatch that allows you to view the scenery from below (bottom).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Music is played from eight Dolby Atmos\u00ae compatible speakers and two woofers, transforming the usual gondola into an experiential space for a journey of sound.
Depending on the weather, on sunny days, a piano concerto enhances the sense of unity with the magnificent views seen from the window, while on rainy days, digital music evokes the scenery of Hakone in your mind, providing a new immersive experience where landscape and sound become one.
Moreover, the only gondola available for private hire is this OTOBACO! Enjoy your own space for 2,500 yen per gondola\u266a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\uff1cHow to Enjoy OTOBACO\uff1e
- Rent a gondola for 2,500 yen!
- Part of the floor is glass! See the scenery from angles you can't see anywhere else!
- Immerse yourself in the breathtaking views of Owakudani while surrounded by 3D sound!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where can you ride it?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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The entrance to the Hakone Ropeway and Hakone Mountain Cable Car (S\u014dunzan Station)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ticket counter at Hakone Ropeway S\u014dunzan Station<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Purchase a private hire ticket for Otobaco for 2,500 yen! Families and couples can enjoy a luxurious journey through the sky.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Otobaco has arrived! Its appearance is no different from a regular gondola...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You can board OTOBACO from Hakone Ropeway S\u014dunzan Station.
As soon as you enter, purchase your ropeway tickets (for the number of people) and the private hire ticket for Otobaco at the ticket counter right in front!
Even if there is a line for the ropeway, you can go directly to the ticket gate with your private hire ticket for Otobaco without waiting in line\u266a
Board the OTOBACO, which comes every 10 minutes, without worrying about wait times!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experience a premium aerial stroll on OTOBACO.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Departing from S\u014dunzan Station! You are enveloped in music as you set off\u266a<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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As you cross the valley, the music reaches its climax.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As soon as you depart from S\u014dunzan Station, the music begins\u266a With speakers on the sides and ceiling of the gondola, you can feel the sound moving around you.
While indulging in the privilege of having a private gondola instead of sharing it, you head towards Owakudani!
As you cross the valley, the music reaches its climax. The scenery enhances the feeling, and everyone takes photos from various angles. It's the privilege of a private ride.
The music played in OTOBACO varies depending on the weather.
On sunny days, songs designed to complement the majestic mountains, valleys, and expansive sky viewed from the gondola play, enhancing the visual experience and deepening immersion.
On rainy days, even with limited visibility, the music allows you to imagine \"the scenery that is originally there,\" providing a quiet and impressive experience unique to rainy days without diminishing the value of the journey.
It might be fun to switch between rides depending on the weather.
Please continue to enjoy your Hakone journey even after arriving at Owakudani Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25a0 OTOBACO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ride section: One way from S\u014dunzan Station to Owakudani Station
OTOBACO operating hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Operating period: Daily, excluding busy days and peak times. *Please check the Hakone Navi website for details.
Price: 2,500 yen per group *Additional fare per person is required.
Payment method: On-site payment at the ticket counter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf The data listed is as of March 2026.
\u25cf Prices, operating hours, and business details may change, and it may not be available due to maintenance.
\u25cf The listed prices generally include consumption tax.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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