Matsuyamajō Ropeway

Matsuyamajō Ropeway

The Matsuyamajō Ropeway (松山城ロープウェイ, Matsuyamajō Rōpuwei^?) is a Japanese aerial lift line in Matsuyama, Ehime, operated by the city government. Opened in 1955, the line goes to Matsuyama Castle on Mount Katsuyama. The former cabins were famous for being decorated like Edo period litter vehicles. There is also a chairlift line along the tramway.

Basic data

• System: Aerial tramway, 2 track cables and 2 haulage ropes
• Cable length: 327 m (1,073 ft)
• Vertical interval: 62 m (203 ft)
• Maximum gradient: 23°08′
• Operational speed: 3.6 m/s
• Passenger capacity per a cabin: 51
• Cabins: 2
• Stations: 2
• Duration of one-way trip: 3 minutes

See also

• List of aerial lifts in Japan

Coordinates: 33°50′40″N 132°46′19″E / 33.84444°N 132.77194°E / 33.84444; 132.77194