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Ishizuchi Tozan Ropeway

Coordinates: 33°47′57.6″N 133°8′29.4″E / 33.799333°N 133.141500°E / 33.799333; 133.141500
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Ishizuchi Tozan Ropeway
Overview
StatusOperational
CharacterAerial tramway
LocationMount Ishizuchi in Saijō, Ehime, Japan
No. of stations2
Open1 August 1968[1]
Operation
OwnerSetouchi Bus Co., Ishizuchi-jinja, Maegami-ji[2]
Carrier capacity51 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins
Trip duration7 minutes 30 seconds
Technical features
Line length1.8 kilometres (1.1 mi)
No. of cables3
Operating speed5.0 m/s
Vertical Interval850 m (2,789 ft)
Maximum Gradient36°48′

The Ishizuchi Tozan Ropeway (石鎚登山ロープウェイ, Ishizuchi Tozan Rōpuwei) is a Japanese aerial lift line in Saijō, Ehime, as well as the name of its operator. Opened in 1968, the line climbs to the hillside of Mount Ishizuchi, the tallest mountain in western Japan. It transports hikers, autumn color spectators, shrine visitors, and mountain climbers. There also is a ski resort.

Overview

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  • Cable length: 1.8 kilometres (1.1 mi)
  • Vertical interval: 850 m (2,789 ft)

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References

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  1. ^ "石鎚山ロープウェー開通". 交通新聞. 交通協力会. August 8, 1968.
  2. ^ "『解く追う』経営難の『石鎚登山ロープウェイ』スキー場利用者減響く 観光客の利便性確保課題". Ehime Shimbun. July 27, 2008.
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33°47′57.6″N 133°8′29.4″E / 33.799333°N 133.141500°E / 33.799333; 133.141500