Miyajima Ropeway

Miyajima Ropeway, Momijidani Line.

A view down from Miyajima Ropeway Aerial Tramway Section beyond Kayatani station

Miyajima Ropeway Station on Mount Misen

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 will accept PASPY, a smart card ticketing system, within 2011.

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)