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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
Operation
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 the name of Japanese aerial lift line in Saijō, Ehime, as well as 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 serious mountain climbers. There also is a ski resort.

Basic data

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

See also

33°47′57.6″N 133°8′29.4″E / 33.799333°N 133.141500°E / 33.799333; 133.141500