Akechidaira Ropeway

The Akechidaira Ropeway (明智平ロープウェイ, Akechidaira Rōpuwei) is Japanese aerial lift line in Nikkō, Tochigi, operated by Nikkō-Kōtsū (日光交通). The Tōbu Group company mainly operates bus lines in the city. The observatory has a view of Kegon Falls, Lake Chūzenji, and Mount Nantai. The line opened in 1933, and reopened in 1950.

Akechidaira Ropeway
Overview
StatusOperational
CharacterAerial tramway
LocationNikkō, Tochigi, Japan
No. of stations2
Open1933
Reopened1950
Operation
OperatorTobu_Railway
Carrier capacity16 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins
Trip duration3 min
Technical features
Line length300 m (984 ft)
No. of cables3
Operating speed2.5 m/s
Vertical Interval86 m (282 ft)
Maximum Gradient30°

Basic data
  • Cable length: 300 m (984 ft)
  • Vertical interval: 86 m (282 ft)

See also

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