Yakuri Cable

Yakuri Cable funicular

The Yakuri Cable (八栗ケーブル, Yakuri Kēburu) is a Japanese funicular line in Takamatsu, Kagawa. The line does not have any official name. This is the only funicular line Shikoku Cable operates, while it also operates aerial tramways. The line opened in 1931 as a route to Yakuri-ji, the 85th temple of Shikoku Pilgrimage.

Basic data

  • Distance: 0.7 km (0.43 mi)
  • Gauge: 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
  • Stations: 2
  • Vertical interval: 167 m (548 ft)

See also

Coordinates: 34°21′28.5″N 134°8′22.5″E / 34.357917°N 134.139583°E / 34.357917; 134.139583


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