Nihondaira Ropeway

Nihondaira Ropeway.

The Nihondaira Ropeway (日本平ロープウェイ, Nihondaira Rōpuwei) is Japanese aerial lift line in Shizuoka, Shizuoka, operated by Shizuoka Railway (Shizutetsu). Opened in 1967, the line climbs Nihondaira (日本平), a hill with views of the city, Suruga Bay, and Mount Fuji. The line does not accept LuLuCa, a smart card ticketing system by Shizutetsu.

Basic data

• System: Aerial tramway, 3 cables
• Distance: 1.1 kilometres (0.7 mi)
• Vertical interval: 120 m (394 ft)
• Passenger capacity per a cabin: 55
• Cabins: 2
• Operational speed: 3.6 m/s
• Stations: 2
• Time required for single ride: 5 minutes

See also

• Shizuoka Railway Shizuoka-Shimizu Line
• List of aerial lifts in Japan

External links

• (Japanese) Official website

Coordinates: 34°58′8.2″N 138°27′54.6″E / 34.968944°N 138.465167°E / 34.968944; 138.465167