Unzen Ropeway Explained

The is the name of Japanese aerial lift line, as well as its operator. Opened in 1957, the line climbs Myōken Peak of Mount Unzen, Unzen, Nagasaki. It attracts the visitor with the view of the surrounding nature, especially azaleas in spring and autumn colors in autumn.^{[1] [2]}

Basic data

• System: Aerial tramway, 1 track cable and 2 haulage ropes
• Cable length: 481m (1,578feet)
• Vertical interval: 1450NaN0
• Maximum gradient: 30°40′
• Operational speed: 3.6 m/s
• Passenger capacity per a cabin: 36
• Cabins: 2
• Stations: 2
• Duration of one-way trip: 3 minutes

See also

• List of aerial lifts in Japan

References

1. Web site: usurped . Apr 7, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190407164339/https://kessan.laboneko.jp/settlements/44269 . ja . 4 August 2023 . 雲仙ロープウェイ株式会社 第62期決算公告 .
2. Web site: ご利用のページが見つかりません .

External links

• Official website