Tairyūji Ropeway

Tairyūji Ropeway.

The Tairyūji Ropeway (太龍寺ロープウェイ, Tairyūji Rōpuwei) is Japanese aerial lift line in Tokushima Prefecture, operated by Shikoku Cable. Opened in 1992, the line climbs to Tairyū-ji, the 21st temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.

Basic data

System: Aerial tramway, 2 track cables and 2 haulage ropes
Distance: 2.7 kilometres (1.7 mi)
Vertical interval
- Between two ends: 422 m (1,385 ft)
- Maximum: 508 m (1,667 ft)
Maximum gradient: 30°
Operational speed: 5.0 m/s
Passenger capacity per a cabin: 101
Stations: 2
Time required for single ride: 10 minutes

See also

List of aerial lifts in Japan

External links

(Japanese) Shikoku Cable official website

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Coordinates: 33°52′51.3″N 134°31′16.8″E / 33.880917°N 134.521333°E / 33.880917; 134.521333

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