Asahidake Ropeway

Asahidake Ropeway
Overview
Status Operational
Character Aerial tramway
Location Mount Asahidake in Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan
No. of stations 2
Operation
Carrier capacity 101 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins
Trip duration 10 min
Technical features
Line length 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi)
No. of cables 3
Operating speed 5.0 m/s
Vertical Interval 489 m (1,604 ft)
Maximum Gradient 23°33′

The Asahidake Ropeway (旭岳ロープウェイ Asahidake Rōpuwei) is Japanese aerial lift line in Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa, Hokkaidō, operated by Wakasa Resort (ワカサリゾート). Refurbished in 2000, the line climbs Mount Asahidake of Daisetsuzan Mountains, the tallest mountain in Hokkaidō. The line mainly transports spectators of alpine plants in summer and autumn colors in autumn, while there also is a ski area.

Basic data

Sanroku Station
Sugatami Station

See also

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Coordinates: 43°39′28″N 142°48′44.3″E / 43.65778°N 142.812306°E