Mt. Kinka Ropeway

The nihongo|Mt. Kinka Ropeway|金華山ロープウェー|Kinkazan Rōpuwē is Japanese aerial lift line in Gifu, Gifu. This is the only line nihongo|Gifu Kankō Ropeway|岐阜観光索道|Gifu Kankō Sakudō operates. The company belongs to Meitetsu Group. The line, opened in 1955, climbs Mount Kinka, linking Gifu Park and Gifu Castle.

Background

In addition to taking a hiking trail up Mt. Kinka, visitors can also take the Mt. Kinka Ropeway, which first opened in 1955."Gifu-shi no Ayumi (Outline of Gifu City 2005)". Gifu City Hall, April 2005.] This ropeway enables visitors to reach the top of the mountain in less than five minutes. The hours of operation for the ropeway vary depending on the seasons throughout the year, but it is generally open from 9:00am to 6:00pm. On weekdays, it runs every 15 minutes, while on weekends and holidays, it runs every 10 minutes. [http://www.kinkazan.co.jp/ Mt. Kinka Ropeway Homepage] . ja icon Kinkazan Co. Access June 12, 2007]

Basic data

*System: Aerial tramway, 3 cables
*Distance: Convert| 599|m|ft | 0 | lk=on |abbr=on
*Vertical interval: Convert| 255|m|ft | 0 |abbr=on
*Maximum gradient: 32°42′
*Operational speed: 3.6 m/s
*Passenger capacity per cabin: 46
*Stations: 2
*Time required for single ride: 3 minutes

Fees

::*A 10% discount for adults and 25% for children is available for groups of 30 or more.:*A 25% discount is available for adults with a school group of 30 or more.:*A 50% discount is available for those on disability welfare.

ee also

*List of aerial lifts in Japan

References

External links

*en icon [http://www.gifucvb.or.jp/en/kankou/meisyo/ropeway.shtml Mt. Kinka ropeway] from [http://www.gifucvb.or.jp/en/index.html Gifu Convention and Visitors Bureau] official website