Vacan Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo Ward, Tokyo; CEO: Goshin Kono; hereinafter "Vacan"), a company that leverages AI technology to visualize congestion and is committed to the mission of "Gently connecting people and spaces through technology," conducted a proof-of-concept test of its digital queue management system "VACAN Q ticket" (hereinafter "Q ticket") on May 5, 2024, at the Ōwakudani Station of the Hakone Ropeway operated by Odakyu Hakone Co., Ltd. This test confirmed significant reductions in waiting times during peak periods, successfully creating more meaningful sightseeing time for visitors and enhancing circulation within the Ōwakudani area. ■ Background of Implementation Ōwakudani in Hakone is a representative tourist destination offering magnificent landscapes unique to volcanic regions, famous local specialties such as "kuro-tamago" (black eggs), and the newly renovated attraction "Chikyū no Tani" (Valley of the Earth), which reopened in April 2025. However, during peak seasons such as Golden Week and autumn sightseeing periods, waiting times to board the ropeway at the Hakone Ropeway's Ōwakudani Station could become extremely long, with past instances of customers waiting over one hour. Previously, operations relied on a queuing system where customers lined up on-site. To further improve customer satisfaction, there was a growing need to develop systems that allow visitors to make better use of their valuable time in Hakone. To transform waiting time from "time spent standing in line" into "time spent enjoying tourism and local products in the Ōwakudani area," Vacan initiated this proof-of-concept test as a step toward full-scale implementation. Tourist area "Ibuki Deck" at Ōwakudani's "Chikyū no Tani" where Q ticket is installed, and the installation location of Q ticket ■ Details of the Initiative As part of this initiative, five Q ticket kiosks were installed at Ōwakudani Station to manage ropeway boarding toward the Mōkami-guchi direction in 20-minute