Miyajima Ropeway

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The Miyajima Ropeway (宮島ロープウエー, Miyajima Rōpuuē) refers to Japanese aerial lift lines in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima. This is the only route Hiroshima Tourism Promoting (広島観光開発, Hiroshima Kankō Kaihatsu) operates. The company is a subsidiary of Hiroshima Electric Railway. The route, consisted of two lines, climbs Mount Misen of Miyajima Island. It opened in 1959. The route accepts PASPY, a smart card ticketing system.

Basic data

Momijidani Line

• System: Gondola lift, 3 cables
• Distance: 1.1 kilometres (0.7 mi)
• Vertical interval: 288 m (945 ft)
• Maximum gradient: 26°24′
• Operational speed: 2.0 m/s
• Passenger capacity per a cabin: 8
• Cabins: 22
• Stations: 2
• Time required for single ride: 10 minutes

Shishiiwa Line

• System: Aerial tramway, 3 cables
• Distance: 0.5 kilometres (0.3 mi)
• Vertical interval: 62 m (203 ft)
• Maximum gradient: 15°13′
• Operational speed: 3.6 m/s
• Passenger capacity per a cabin: 30
• Cabins: 2
• Stations: 2
• Time required for single ride: 3.5 minutes

See also

• List of aerial lifts in Japan

External links

• Official Website (English)

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