Senkōji Ropeway

Senkōji Ropeway

The nihongo|Senkōji Ropeway|千光寺山ロープウェイ|Senkōjiyama Rōpuwei is Japanese aerial lift line in Onomichi, Hiroshima, operated by the city government. Opened in 1957, the line climbs Mount Senkōji of Senkō-ji, a famous temple. Senkōji Park around the temple is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring.

Basic data

*System: Aerial tramway, 1 track cable and 2 haulage ropes
*Cable length: Convert| 361|m|ft |0| lk=on |abbr=on
*Vertical interval: Convert| 115|m|ft | 0|abbr=on
*Operational speed: 3.0 m/s
*Passenger capacity per a cabin: 31
*Cabins: 2
*Stations: 2

ee also

*List of aerial lifts in Japan

External links

*en icon [http://www.city.onomichi.hiroshima.jp/english/kanko/data_ono/f_senkouji.html Senkōji Park] , from [http://www.city.onomichi.hiroshima.jp/english/en_index.html Onomichi City] official website.


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