Nagasaki Ropeway
The Nagasaki Ropeway (長崎ロープウェイ, Nagasaki Rōpuwei) is the name of Japanese aerial lift line, operated by Nagasaki Ropeway and Aquarium. Opened in 1958, the line climbs Mount Inasa, to the west of the city of Nagasaki, Nagasaki.[1] The cabins were designed by Ken Okuyama Design
| Nagasaki Ropeway | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Character | Aerial tramway |
| Location | Mount Inasa, Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Japan |
| No. of stations | 2 |
| Open | 1958 |
| Operation | |
| Operator | Nagasaki City |
| Carrier capacity | 41 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins |
| Trip duration | 5 min |
| Technical features | |
| Line length | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) |
| No. of cables | 1 track cable and 2 haulage ropes |
| Cable diameter | Drive - 52mm Support - 22mm |
| Operating speed | 5.0 m/s |
| Vertical Interval | 298 m (978 ft) |
The service pattern is around every 20 minutes with it reaching every 15 minutes during busy hours.
Closed from 7 May 2015 until 5 Feb 2016. There are replacement buses from Nagasaki station.
See also
References
- "Mount Inasa: One of Japan's Most Spectacular Night Views | Japan Cheapo". Retrieved 5 September 2023.
External links
- (in Japanese) Official website
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