Matsuyamajō Ropeway
| Matsuyamajō Ropeway | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Character | Aerial tramway |
| Location | Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan |
| No. of stations | 2 |
| Operation | |
| Carrier capacity | 51 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins |
| Trip duration | 3 min |
| Technical features | |
| Line length | 327 m (1,073 ft) |
| No. of cables | 2 track cables and 2 haulage ropes |
| Operating speed | 3.6 m/s |
| Vertical Interval | 62 m (203 ft) |
| Maximum Gradient | 23°08′ |
The Matsuyamajō Ropeway (松山城ロープウェイ Matsuyamajō Rōpuwei) is a Japanese aerial lift line in Matsuyama, Ehime, operated by the city government. Opened in 1955, the line goes to Matsuyama Castle on Mount Katsuyama. The former cabins were famous for being decorated like Edo period litter vehicles. There is also a chairlift line along the tramway.
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Coordinates: 33°50′40″N 132°46′19″E / 33.84444°N 132.77194°E
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