Asahidake Ropeway Explained

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.

Stations

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:

Basic data

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