Tateyama Ropeway

The Tateyama Ropeway (立山ロープウェイ, Tateyama Rōpuwei) is a Japanese aerial lift line in Tateyama, Toyama, operated by Tateyama Kurobe Kankō. The line, opened in 1970, makes a part of Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.[1][2] It is famous for being the single span line without any aerial lift pylon.

Basic data

  • System: Aerial tramway
  • Cable length: 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi)[3]
  • Distance: 1.7 kilometres (1.1 mi)[3]
  • Vertical interval: 488 m (1,601 ft)[3]
  • Passenger capacity per a cabin: 80
  • Stations: 2
  • Time required for single ride: 7 minutes[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ DeHart, Jonathan (2020-02-25). Moon Japan: Plan Your Trip, Avoid the Crowds, and Experience the Real Japan. Avalon Publishing. ISBN 978-1-63121-724-1.
  2. ^ Japan National Tourism Organization. "Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (Nagano) | Travel Japan - Japan National Tourism Organization (Official Site)". Travel Japan. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
  3. ^ a b c d "Modes of Transportation | Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route". www.alpen-route.com. Retrieved 2025-11-13.

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