Sakamoto Cable Explained

The, officially the, is a Japanese funicular line in Ōtsu, Shiga. It is the only line operates. The line opened in 1927, as an eastern route to Enryaku-ji, a famous temple on Mount Hiei. This is the longest funicular line in Japan.

Basic data

Stations

Station NameDistance between stations (km)Distance from start (km)Year opened

ケーブル坂本
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ほうらい丘
0.30.31984

もたて山
1.41.71949

ケーブル延暦寺
0.32.01927

See also

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