| Mitake Tozan Railway Co., Ltd | |
| Native Name: | 御岳登山鉄道株式会社 |
| Native Name Lang: | ja |
| Type: | Kabushiki gaisha |
| Foundation: | 20 November 1927 |
| Location City: | Ōme, Tokyo |
| Location Country: | Japan |
| Industry: | Rail transport |
| Services: | Mitake Tozan Funicular Mitakesan Chairlift |
| Owner: | Keio Corporation (41.68%) Musashi Mitake Shrine (23.50%) |
The is a Japanese transport company in Ōme, Tokyo. It belongs to the Keio Group. The company operates a funicular line and a chairlift, both in Mount Mitake. The company was founded in 1927.[1] [2]
| Mitake Tozan Funicular | |
| Native Name: | 御岳登山ケブル |
| Native Name Lang: | ja |
| Linelength Km: | 1.0 |
| Linelength Mi: | 0.6 |
| Gauge: | 1,049mm |
| Stations: | 2 |
| Type: | Funicular |
| Start: | Takimoto Station (elevation: 407.6m) |
| End: | Mitakesan Station (elevation: 831.0m) |
The funicular line is commonly known as . The difference in elevation between the two stations is 424 m (1,390 ft). Construction began in 1930,[3] and operation started in 1935. In 1944, it was suspended due to World War II and partially scrapped for material,[3] with operation only starting again in 1951.
In 1991, the gauge was changed from the original 1,067mm to 1,049mm because the rail profile was increased.[4]
Three generations of vehicles have been used on the route. The original Ko-1 type (コー１系) was replaced with the Ko-2 type (コー２系) in 1968, which was in turn replaced in 2008.
Pasmo and Suica IC cards are accepted as payment methods.[5]
This station is the ground station. It is made up of a single track, two platforms and a kiosk which is located outside of the ticket hall.
This station is the ground station. It is made up of a single track, two platforms and a kiosk which is located outside of the ticket hall. A bus stop is located near this station with bus services to Mitake Station operated by Nishi Tokyo Bus which is owned by Keio Group.
The company also operates a chairlift. Its stations are called Mitake Daira (immediately next to the funicular's Mitake station) and Daitenbōdai and it was opened in 1958.[3]