The is an
aerial lift
An aerial lift, also known as a cable car or ropeway, is a means of cable transport in which ''cabins'', ''cars'', ''gondolas'', or open chairs are hauled above the ground by means of one or more cables. Aerial lift systems are frequently employ ...
system in
Takayama,
Gifu Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of Honshu. Gifu Prefecture has a population of 1,991,390 () and has a geographic area of . Gifu Prefecture borders Toyama Prefecture to the north; Ishikawa Prefecture to the northwest, F ...
,
Japan
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, and is operated by . The
Meitetsu Group
The of companies centers on the Nagoya Railroad railway company, which links Nagoya and its suburbs. Many companies in the group are designed to enhance the value of the Meitetsu rail network. In addition to the railroad system, the group includes ...
company also operates
hotel
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s in the area. Opened in 1970, the line climbs to the hillside of the
Hida Mountains'
Mount Hotaka Mount Hotaka may refer to:
*, a stratovolcano in Gunma Prefecture, Japan
*, a mountain in Nagano and Gifu Prefectures, Japan
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, the third tallest mountain in Japan.
Basic data
The Shinhotaka Ropeway consists of two lines. Ropeway No. 2 is the first aerial lift in Japan to use
double decker cabins.
Ropeway No. 1
*System:
Aerial tramway
An aerial tramway, sky tram, cable car, ropeway, aerial tram, telepherique, or seilbahn is a type of aerial lift which uses one or two stationary ropes for support while a third moving rope provides propulsion. With this form of lift, the grip ...
, 3 cables
*Cable length:
*Vertical interval:
*Passenger capacity per a cabin: 45
*Cabins: 2
*Stations: 2
*Duration of one-way trip: 5 minutes
Ropeway No. 2
*System: Aerial tramway, 2 track cables and 2 haulage ropes
*Cable length:
*Vertical interval:
*Passenger capacity per a cabin: 121 (double decker)
*Cabins: 2
*Stations: 2
*Duration of one-way trip: 7 minutes
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 sort ...
External links
Official guideOfficial website
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Aerial tramways in Japan
Tourist attractions in Gifu Prefecture
Meitetsu Group
1970 establishments in Japan