Tairyūji Ropeway

Tairyūji Ropeway

The nihongo|Tairyūji Ropeway|太龍寺ロープウェイ|Tairyūji Rōpuwei is Japanese aerial lift line in Tokushima Prefecture, operated by Shikoku Cable. Opened in 1992, the line climbs to Tairyū-ji, the 21st temple of Shikoku Pilgrimage.

Basic data

*System: Aerial tramway, 2 track cables and 2 haulage ropes
*Distance: Convert| 2.7|km|mi |1| lk=on
*Vertical interval
**Between two ends: Convert| 422|m|ft | 0 | lk=on |abbr=on
**Maximum: Convert| 508|m|ft | 0 |abbr=on
*Maximum gradient: 30°
*Operational speed: 5.0 m/s
*Passenger capacity per a cabin: 101
*Stations: 2
*Time required for single ride: 10 minutes

ee also

*List of aerial lifts in Japan

External links

*ja icon [http://www.shikoku-cable.co.jp/ Shikoku Cable official website]


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