Matsuyamajō Ropeway

Coordinates: 33°50′40″N 132°46′19″E / 33.84444°N 132.77194°E / 33.84444; 132.77194
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Matsuyamajō Ropeway
Overview
StatusOperational
CharacterAerial tramway
LocationMatsuyama, Ehime, Japan
No. of stations2
Operation
Carrier capacity51 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.

Basic data[edit]

  • Cable length: 327 m (1,073 ft)
  • Vertical interval: 62 m (203 ft)

See also[edit]

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