- Mount Shosha Ropeway
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The Mt. Shosha Ropeway (書写山ロープウェイ Shoshazan Rōpuwei ) is Japanese aerial lift line in Himeji, Hyōgo, operated by the city government. The actual operation is entrusted to Shinki Bus (神姫バス ), a local bus company. Opened in 1958, the line climbs Mount Shosha of Engyō-ji, a famous temple.
Basic data
- System: Aerial tramway, 1 track cable and 2 haulage ropes
- Cable length: 781 m (2,562 ft)
- Vertical interval: 210 m (689 ft)
- Operational speed: 5 m/s
- Passenger capacity per a cabin: 71
- Cabins: 2
- Stations: 2
- Duration of one-way trip: 4 minutes
See also
External links
- (Japanese) Official website
Categories:- Japanese cable line stubs
- Himeji
- Aerial tramways in Japan
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