Matsuyamajō Ropeway

Matsuyamajō Ropeway
Overview
StatusOperational
CharacterAerial tramway
LocationMatsuyama, Ehime, Japan
No. of stations2
Operation
Carrier capacity35 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins
Trip duration3 min
Technical features
Line length327 m (1,073 ft)
No. of cables2 track cables and 2 haulage ropes
Operating speed3.6 m/s
Vertical Interval62 m (203 ft)
Maximum Gradient23°08′

The Matsuyamajō Ropeway (松山城ロープウェイ, Matsuyamajō Rōpuwei) is a Japanese aerial lift line in Matsuyama, Ehime, operated by the city government. Opened in 1955, the line goes to Matsuyama Castle on Mount Katsuyama. The former cabins were famous for being decorated like Edo period litter vehicles. There is also a chairlift line parallel to and beside the tramway.

In February 2024, the ropeway was refurbished. The current lifts are the sixth generation of cabins to exist on the line.[1]

Basic data

  • Cable length: 327 m (1,073 ft)
  • Vertical interval: 62 m (203 ft)
  • Carrier capacity: 35 passengers (including operator)[1]
  • Stations:[2]
    • Shinonome-guchi Station
    • Chōjaganaru Station

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "松山城山ロープウエーの新ゴンドラお目見え ガラス窓大きく、インバウンド対策も". 愛媛新聞. February 21, 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  2. ^ "松山市観光施設事業" (PDF). 松山市産業経済部 観光・国際交流課. Retrieved 14 October 2024.

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