Asahidake Ropeway | |
Status: | Operational |
Location: | Mount Asahi-dake in Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa, Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan |
No Stations: | 2 |
No Cables: | 3 |
Character: | Aerial tramway |
Line Length: | 2.31NaN1 |
Speed: | 5.0 m/s |
Vertical: | 489m (1,604feet) |
Trip Duration: | 10 min |
Carrier Cap: | 101 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins |
Max Gradient: | 23°33′ |
The is Japanese aerial lift line in Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa, Hokkaidō, operated by . The ropeway line, founded in 1968 and refurbished in 2000, climbs Mount Asahi-dake 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.
During the summer months, the lift operates once every 15 minutes and every 20 minutes during the winter months. It takes 10 minutes to complete a one-way trip.
The two connecting stations at the foot and submit of the ropeway are:
Sanroku Station (Asahi-dake Station)
Main attractions and facilities in the surrounding area include:
Sugatami Station (Sancho Station)
Main attractions and facilities in the surrounding area include: