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

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