Ishizuchi Tozan Ropeway
| Ishizuchi Tozan Ropeway | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Character | Aerial tramway |
| Location | Mount Ishizuchi in Saijō, Ehime, Japan |
| No. of stations | 2 |
| Operation | |
| Carrier capacity | 51 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins |
| Trip duration | 7 minutes 30 seconds |
| Technical features | |
| Line length | 1.8 kilometres (1.1 mi) |
| No. of cables | 3 |
| Operating speed | 5.0 m/s |
| Vertical Interval | 850 m (2,789 ft) |
| Maximum Gradient | 36°48′ |
The Ishizuchi Tozan Ropeway (石鎚登山ロープウェイ Ishizuchi Tozan Rōpuwei) is the name of Japanese aerial lift line in Saijō, Ehime, as well as of its operator. Opened in 1968, the line climbs to the hillside of Mount Ishizuchi, the tallest mountain in western Japan. It transports hikers, autumn color spectators, shrine visitors, and serious mountain climbers. There also is a ski resort.
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External links
- (Japanese) Official website
Coordinates: 33°47′57.6″N 133°8′29.4″E / 33.799333°N 133.141500°E
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