Senkōji Ropeway
Appearance
Senkōji Ropeway | |
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Overview | |
Status | Operational |
Character | Aerial tramway |
Location | Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan |
No. of stations | 2 |
Operation | |
Carrier capacity | 31 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins |
Technical features | |
Line length | 361 m (1,184 ft) |
No. of cables | 1 track cable and 2 haulage ropes |
Operating speed | 3.0 m/s |
Vertical Interval | 115 m (377 ft) |
The Senkōji Ropeway (千光寺山ロープウェイ, Senkōjiyama Rōpuwei) is a Japanese aerial lift line in Onomichi, Hiroshima, operated by the city government. Opened in 1957, the line climbs Mount Senkōji of Senkō-ji, a famous temple. Senkōji Park around the temple is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring.
Basic data
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[edit]External links
[edit]- (in English) Senkōji Park, from Onomichi City official website.
34°24′38.2″N 133°11′58.4″E / 34.410611°N 133.199556°E