Kankakei Ropeway
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The Kankakei Ropeway (寒霞渓ロープウェイ Kankakei Rōpuwei) is a Japanese aerial lift line in Shōdoshima, Kagawa. This is the only line operated by Shōdoshima Sōgō Kaihatsu (小豆島総合開発, "Shōdoshima General Development"). The line opened in 1963. It runs through Kankakei, a gorge on Shōdoshima Island. The gorge is known for its unique view, made by diastrophisms and erosions.
[edit] Basic data
- System: Aerial tramway, 3 cables
- Distance: 917 m (3,009 ft)
- Vertical interval: 312 m (1,024 ft)
- Passenger capacity per a cabin: 40
- Cabins: 2
- Stations: 2
- Duration of one-way trip: 5 minutes
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- (Japanese) Official website
Coordinates: 34°30′55.6″N 134°18′2.1″E / 34.515444°N 134.300583°E
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