Yoshino Ropeway

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Yoshino Ropeway

Mount Yoshino

The Yoshino Ropeway (吉野ロープウェイ, Yoshino Rōpuwei^?) is an aerial tramway in Mount Yoshino, Yoshino, Nara, Japan, operated by Yoshino Ōmine Kēburu Ropeway Bus Co., Ltd. This is the oldest surviving aerial lift line in the nation. The line opened in March 12, 1929, a year after Yoshino Railway, the current Kintetsu Yoshino Line, opened the railway line to Yoshino Station. The line uses two cabins, named Kaede (Maple) and Sakura (Cherry). The cabins have stair-like floors; the classical style nowadays became uncommon. Although cabins and cables have been updated, spans are still those constructed in 1928. The line is not only a sightseeing line to Mount Yoshino, but also a local transport for residents there. As such, there is a commuter pass available.

1 Basic data
2 Services
3 Stations
4 See also
5 External links

[edit] Basic data

System: Aerial tramway, 2 track cables and 2 haulage ropes
Distance: 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi)
Vertical interval: 103 m (338 ft)
Maximum gradient: 27°
Operational speed: 2 m/s
Passenger capacity: 28

[edit] Services

Cabins operate once for 30 minutes. In spring hanami (cherry blossom viewing) season, cabins operate once for 15 minutes in daytime, 20 minutes in morning and evening. The whole ride takes 3 minutes. The fare costs ¥350 one-way, or ¥600 for a round-trip.