Rokkō Arima Ropeway Explained

The is Japanese aerial lift line in Kōbe, Hyōgo, operated by Kōbe City Urban Development. Opened in 1970, the line links Mount Rokkō and Arima Onsen hot spring.^{[1] [2]} The aerial lift consisted of two lines, and . The latter, however, is currently out of service, because users shifted to cars and buses.

Basic data

This is the data of Ura-Rokkō Line.

• System: Aerial tramway, one track rope, two haulage ropes
• Cable length: 2.81NaN1
• Longest span: 627m (2,057feet)
• Spans: 7
• Vertical interval: 4410NaN0
• Passenger capacity per a cabin: 61
• Cabins: 2
• Main engine: 200 kW DC motor
• Operational speed: 5 m/s
• Time required for single ride: 12 minutes

See also

• Maya Ropeway
• Shin-Kōbe Ropeway
• Maya Cablecar
• Rokkō Cable Line
• List of aerial lifts in Japan

External links

• Rokkō Arima Ropeway official website
• Kōbe City Urban Development official website

34.7661°N 135.2469°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2020-12-07 . Enjoy the first sunrise of 2021 with special early cable car access on Mt Rokko . 2024-02-01 . Japan Today . en.
2. Web site: 2019-12-06 . Prehistoric Seawater Springs Just Minutes from Kobe: Arima Onsen . 2024-02-01 . nippon.com . en.