Senkōji Ropeway

The Senkōji Ropeway (千光寺山ロープウェイ, Senkōjiyama Rōpuwei) is a Japanese aerial lift line in Onomichi, Hiroshima, operated by the city government. Opened in 1957, the line climbs Mount Senkōji of Senkō-ji, a famous temple. Senkōji Park around the temple is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring.

Senkōji Ropeway
Overview
StatusOperational
CharacterAerial tramway
LocationOnomichi, Hiroshima, Japan
No. of stations2
Operation
Carrier capacity31 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins
Technical features
Line length361 m (1,184 ft)
No. of cables1 track cable and 2 haulage ropes
Operating speed3.0 m/s
Vertical Interval115 m (377 ft)

Basic data

  • Cable length: 361 m (1,184 ft)
  • Vertical interval: 115 m (377 ft)

See also


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