Kankakei Ropeway Explained

Kankakei Ropeway
Status:Operational
Location:Kankakei (a gorge on Shōdoshima Island) in Shōdoshima, Kagawa, Japan
No Stations:2
No Cables:3
Open:1963[1]
Character:Aerial tramway
Line Length:917m (3,009feet)
Vertical:3120NaN0
Trip Duration:5 min
Carrier Cap:40 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins

The is a Japanese aerial lift line in Shōdoshima, Kagawa. This is the only line operated by . The line opened in 1963. It runs through Kankakei, a gorge on Shōdoshima Island. The gorge is known for its unique view, made by diastrophisms and erosions.

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34.5154°N 134.3006°W

Notes and References

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