Ascending Mount Ikoma on Japan's Oldest Cable Car
About this spot
Japan's first cable car line, opened in 1918. Known for its charming train designs featuring dogs and cats, it's beloved by children. Running between Houshouji Temple Station and Ikoma Mountaintop Station, the cable car offers views of the Ikoma townscape and Osaka Plains through the windows. The journey itself is an attraction for the whole family.
Fireworks details
Name: いこまどんどこまつり
Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) 15:00–20:15
Venue: 生駒市・生駒駅周辺(生駒市役所東側駐車場ほか)
生駒駅周辺と生駒市役所東側駐車場一帯を会場に、2026年8月1日(土)15時から20時15分まで開催される生駒市を代表する夏祭りです。たけまるホールをはじめとした市内各会場ではミニ縁日や模擬店が並び、子ども連れでも楽しめる規模感が魅力です。生駒山でのアクティビティを楽しんだ後、駅前に戻ってそのまま祭りに合流できる立地の良さも、この日のコースならではのポイントです。
Tips
生駒駅からすぐの立地で、公共交通機関の利用が便利です。会場周辺は夕方から混雑するため、模擬店を利用する場合は早めの時間帯がおすすめです。
Food stalls
Where: たけまるホール(ミニ縁日・模擬店)ほか市内各会場
※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
Board at Houshouji Temple Station within walking distance of the temple. Check the schedule in advance as trains run at intervals.
Best time to visit
Takes approximately 30 minutes. Morning's clear air provides the best views.
Access & map
Nara Prefecture Ikoma City, Ikoma Cable Car
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