In the early Showa period, Masao Uchida envisioned a ropeway to carry people to Mt. Yoshino, despite widespread skepticism and criticism. Undeterred, Uchida raised the necessary funds and enlisted local volunteers to start construction. Although he originally applied for a license to build a 21-kilometer cable from Senbonguchi to Mt. Omine, only a 349-meter section was approved, connecting Senbonguchi and Yoshinoyama Station.
In 1928, the Yoshino-Omine Ropeway began construction and officially opened on March 12, 1929, with an initial one-way fare of 15 sen. Despite initial fears, it soon became popular, especially during tourist seasons. However, as World War II approached, the military nearly forced the company to surrender the cables for steel, but the company successfully resisted.
In 1966, the original carriages were upgraded to 28-seaters, marking the third generation of the cable cars. The ropeway continued its operations and in 2012 was designated as a Mechanical Heritage Site due to its historical significance and safe operation record. Despite the passage of time, the ropeway remains carefully preserved, continuing to transport passengers while maintaining its legacy of safety and tradition.