Tairyūji Ropeway

The Tairyūji Ropeway (太龍寺ロープウェイ) is Japanese aerial lift line in Tokushima Prefecture, operated by Shikoku Cable. Opened in 1992, the line climbs to Tairyū-ji, the 21st temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.

Basic data

 * System: Aerial tramway, 2 track cables and 2 haulage ropes
 * Distance: 2.7 km
 * Vertical interval
 * Between two ends: 422 m
 * Maximum: 508 m
 * Maximum gradient: 30°
 * Operational speed: 5.0 m/s
 * Passenger capacity per a cabin: 101
 * Stations: 2
 * Time required for single ride: 10 minutes