Yahikoyama Ropeway
The Yahikoyama Ropeway (弥彦山ロープウェイ, Yahikoyama Rōpuwei) is a Japanese aerial lift line in Yahiko, Niigata. This is the only line Yahiko Kankō Ropeway (弥彦観光索道, Yahiko Kankō Sakudō, "Yahiko Sightseeing Ropeway") operates. The company is a subsidiary of Juraku, which operates hotels and restaurants. Opened in 1958, the line climbs Mount Yahiko (弥彦山) of Yahiko Shrine (弥彦神社). There is Panorama Tower at the summit, a tower with the observatory that moves like a rotating elevator. The observatory has a view of Sado Island on a clear day.
Basic data
- System: Aerial tramway, 3 cables
- Cable length: 981 m (3,219 ft)
- Vertical interval: 419 m (1,375 ft)
- Operational speed: 3.7 m/s
- Passenger capacity per a cabin: 35
- Cabins: 2
- Stations: 2
- Duration of one-way trip: 5 minutes
See also
External links
- (in Japanese) Official website
37°42′33.4″N 138°48′59.5″E / 37.709278°N 138.816528°E
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