Katsuragiyama Ropeway
The , formerly known as the , is Japanese aerial lift line in Izunokuni, Shizuoka. The line, operated by , has the official nickname of . Opened in 1992, the line climbs Mount Katsuragi with the view of Mount Fuji. Basic data *Cable length: *Vertical interval: See also *List of aerial lifts in Japan The list of aerial lifts in Japan lists aerial lifts in the nation. In Japan, aerial lift, or , includes means of transport such as aerial tramway, funitel, gondola lift, funifor, as well as chairlift. All of them are legally considered as a sor ... External links Katsuragiyama-Panoramapark official website Gondola lifts in Japan Tourist attractions in Shizuoka Prefecture Transport in Shizuoka Prefecture 1992 establishments in Japan Izunokuni {{Japan-cable-line-stub ...
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Gondola Lift
A gondola lift is a means of cable transport and type of aerial lift which is supported and propelled by cables from above. It consists of a loop of steel wire rope that is strung between two stations, sometimes over intermediate supporting towers. The cable is driven by a bullwheel in a terminal, which is typically connected to an engine or electric motor. It is often considered a ''continuous system'' since it features a haul rope which continuously moves and circulates around two terminal stations. In contrast, an aerial tramway operates solely with fixed grips and simply shuttles back and forth between two end terminals. The capacity, cost, and functionality of a gondola lift will differ dramatically depending on the combination of cables used for support and haulage and the type of grip (detachable or fixed). Because of the proliferation of such systems in the Alps, the it, Cabinovia and french: Télécabine are also used in English-language texts. The systems ...
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