Yahikoyama Ropeway

The Yahikoyama Ropeway (弥彦山ロープウェイ) is Japanese aerial lift line in Yahiko, Niigata. This is the only line Yahiko Kankō Ropeway (弥彦観光索道) operates. The company is a subsidiary of Juraku, which operates hotels and restaurants. Opened in 1958, the line climbs Mount Yahiko (弥彦山) of Yahiko Shrine (弥彦神社). There is Panorama Tower at the summit, a tower with the observatory that moves like a rotating elevator. The observatory has a view of Sado Island on a clear day.

Basic data

 * System: Aerial tramway, 3 cables
 * Cable length: 981 m
 * Vertical interval: 419 m
 * Operational speed: 3.7 m/s
 * Passenger capacity per a cabin: 35
 * Cabins: 2
 * Stations: 2
 * Duration of one-way trip: 5 minutes