Beppu Ropeway
The Beppu Ropeway (別府ロープウェイ, Beppu rōpuwei) is a Japanese aerial lift line in Beppu, Ōita. This is the only line operated by Beppu Ropeway, a subsidiary of the Kintetsu Group. Opened in 1962, the line climbs Mount Tsurumi near the Beppu onsen hot spring resort. The mountain is most famous as one of the few hard rime sights in Kyūshū. The line operates the whole year.
| Beppu Ropeway | |
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| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Character | Aerial tramway |
| Location | Beppu, Ōita, Japan |
| Coordinates | 33°16′53.5″N 131°26′28″E |
| No. of stations | 2 |
| Open | 1962 |
| Operation | |
| Carrier capacity | 101 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins |
| Trip duration | 10 min |
| Technical features | |
| Line length | 1.8 kilometres (1.1 mi) |
| No. of cables | 2 track cables and 2 haulage ropes |
| Operating speed | 4.1 m/s |
| Vertical Interval | 792 m (2,598 ft) |
Basic data
- Cable length: 1.8 kilometres (1.1 mi)
- Vertical interval: 792 m (2,598 ft)
See also
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