Tanigawadake Ropeway

The Tanigawadake Ropeway (谷川岳ロープウェイ) is Japanese cable car line, operated by Tanigawadake Ropeway Company. The Tōbu Group company also operates another aerial lift line, Harunasan Ropeway. Opened in 1960, the line climbs Mount Tanigawa Tenjindaira Ski Resort, Minakami, Gunma. The line is operated all seasons, transporting skiers, hikers, or tourists.

Basic data

 * System:
 * Until August 2005: Gondola lift, 3 cables
 * From September 2005: Funitel
 * Elevation at top: 1319m
 * Distance: 2.3 km
 * Vertical interval: 573 m
 * Passenger capacity per a cabin: 22
 * Cabins: 14
 * Stations: 2
 * Time required for single ride: 10 minutes