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Maya Ropeway

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Maya Ropeway
Overview
StatusOperational
CharacterAerial tramway
LocationKōbe, Hyōgo, Japan
No. of stations2
Open1955
Operation
OperatorKōbe City Urban Development
Carrier capacity29 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins
Trip duration5 min
Technical features
Line length856 m (2,808 ft)
No. of cables3
Operating speed3.6 m/s (11.8 ft/s)
Vertical Interval222 m (728 ft)

The Maya Ropeway (摩耶ロープウェー, Maya Rōpuwē) is Japanese aerial lift line in Kōbe, Hyōgo, operated by Kōbe City Urban Development. Together with Maya Cablecar, the line has an official nickname Maya View Line Yume-Sanpo (まやビューライン夢散歩, Maya Byū Rain Yume-Sanpo, "Maya View Line Dreamy Stroll"). Opened in 1955, the line climbs Mount Maya, with a scenic view of the city known as Kikuseidai.

Basic data

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  • Cable length: 856 m (2,808 ft)
  • Vertical interval: 222 m (728 ft)
  • Spans: 1
  • Main engine: 75 kW (100.6 hp) three-phase motor

See also

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