Shin-Kobe Ropeway Explained

The is Japanese aerial lift line in Kōbe, Hyōgo, operated by Kōbe City Urban Development. It has an official nickname . Opened in 1991, the line links Shin-Kōbe Station and Nunobiki Herb Garden. Its scenic view is popular among tourists.

Basic data

• Cable length: 1.51NaN1
• Vertical interval: 330m (1,080feet)
• Longest span: 2170NaN0
• Spans: 12
• Passenger capacity per a cabin: 6
• Cabins: 69
• Main engine: 200 kW DC motor
• Operational speed: 3 m/s
• Time required for single ride: 10 minutes

See also

• Maya Ropeway
• Rokkō Arima Ropeway
• Maya Cablecar
• Rokkō Cable Line
• List of aerial lifts in Japan

External links

• Shin-Kōbe Ropeway official website
• Kōbe City Urban Development official website

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