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line in

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, Yuzawa, Niigata, operated by

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. It opened in 2001. The line was named by Yumi Matsutōya, a popular

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line in the world.However, there are longer gondola lifts in the world, such as

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(5.7 km), Gondelbahn Grindelwald-Männlichen, Switzerland (6.0 km), or TianMenShan , China (7.4 km).

Basic data

*Distance: *Vertical interval: *Operational speed: 6 m/s *System: Gondola lift *Cabins: 107 *Passenger capacity per a cabin: 8 *Time required for single ride: 15 minutes

Notes

External links

Official website
Gondola lifts in Japan 2001 establishments in Japan {{Japan-transport-stub