Awashima Kaijō Ropeway
The is Japanese aerial lift line in Numazu, Shizuoka, Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka, operated by . On , the former deserted island off the shore of Numazu, the Awashima Marine Park developed a resort with the same name, which includes a hotel and a public aquarium. The aerial lift line links Honshū and the island, across the short strait. Opened in 1964, it was the first aerial lift in Japan to go over the sea, and still is the only line to do so. The line mainly functions as a gateway attraction of the park. Riders have to pay the park admission to ride the aerial lift. The ropeway has since closed down and been dismantled. Basic data *Distance: *Vertical interval: See also *List of aerial lifts in Japan External links Awashima Marine Park official websiteAwashima Marine Park official website
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Numazu, Shizuoka
is a city located in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 189,486 in 91,986 households, and a population density of 1,014 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Numazu is at the northwestern end of the Izu Peninsula, which is a leisure destination known for its numerous hot springs. Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain, may also be seen from Numazu on clear days. Numazu is located west of Tokyo and is on the Tōkaidō Main Line, the main railway line from Osaka to Tokyo. Warmed by the Kuroshio Current, the area enjoys a warm maritime climate with hot, humid summers and mild, cool winters. The Kano River runs through the middle of the city. Mount Ashitaka (1188 meters) is the highest point in the city Neighboring municipalities Shizuoka Prefecture *Mishima *Fuji *Izu *Izunokuni * Shimizu *Nagaizumi *Kannami Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Numazu has been in slow decline over the past 30 yea ...
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