Matsuyamajō Ropeway

Matsuyamajō Ropeway
Overview
Status Operational
Character Aerial tramway
Location Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan
No. of stations 2
Operation
Carrier capacity 51 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins
Trip duration 3 min
Technical features
Line length 327 m (1,073 ft)
No. of cables 2 track cables and 2 haulage ropes
Operating speed 3.6 m/s
Vertical Interval 62 m (203 ft)
Maximum Gradient 23°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 along the tramway.

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Coordinates: 33°50′40″N 132°46′19″E / 33.84444°N 132.77194°E / 33.84444; 132.77194


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