Hakkōda Ropeway

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Hakkōda Ropeway in winter.
Hakkōda Ropeway in winter.

The Hakkōda Ropeway (八甲田ロープウェー Hakkōda Rōpuwē?) is the name of Japanese aerial lift line, as well as its operator. Opened in 1968, the line climbs Mount Tamoyachi of Hakkōda in Aomori, Aomori. It transports skiers and rime spectators in winter, hikers in other seasons.

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  • System: Aerial tramway, 2 track cables and 2 haulage ropes
  • Distance: 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi)
  • Vertical interval: 650 m (2,133 ft)
  • Maximum gradient: 25°43′
  • Operational speed: 5 m/s
  • Passenger capacity per a cabin: 101
  • Stations: 2

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