Asahidake Ropeway
| Asahidake Ropeway | |
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| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Character | Aerial tramway |
| Location | Mount Asahidake in Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan |
| No. of stations | 2 |
| Operation | |
| Carrier capacity | 101 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins |
| Trip duration | 10 min |
| Technical features | |
| Line length | 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi) |
| No. of cables | 3 |
| Operating speed | 5.0 m/s |
| Vertical Interval | 489 m (1,604 ft) |
| Maximum Gradient | 23°33′ |
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The Asahidake Ropeway (旭岳ロープウェイ, Asahidake Rōpuwei) is Japanese aerial lift line in Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa, Hokkaidō, operated by Wakasa Resort (ワカサリゾート). Refurbished in 2000, the line climbs Mount Asahidake of Daisetsuzan Mountains, the tallest mountain in Hokkaidō. The line mainly transports spectators of alpine plants in summer and autumn colors in autumn, while there also is a ski area.
Basic data
- Distance: 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi)
- Vertical interval: 489 m (1,604 ft)
See also
External links
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