Mt. Shosha Ropeway

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Mt. Shosha Ropeway.
Mt. Shosha Ropeway.

The Mt. Shosha Ropeway (書写山ロープウェイ Shoshazan Rōpuwei?) is Japanese aerial lift line in Himeji, Hyōgo, operated by the city government. The actual operation is entrusted to Shinki Bus (神姫バス?), a local bus company. Opened in 1958, the line climbs Mount Shosha of Engyō-ji, a famous temple.

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  • System: Aerial tramway, 1 track cable and 2 haulage ropes
  • Cable length: 781 m (2,562 ft)
  • Vertical interval: 210 m (689 ft)
  • Operational speed: 5 m/s
  • Passenger capacity per a cabin: 71
  • Cabins: 2
  • Stations: 2
  • Duration of one-way trip: 4 minutes

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