Senkōji Ropeway
| Senkōji Ropeway | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Character | Aerial tramway |
| Location | Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan |
| No. of stations | 2 |
| Operation | |
| Carrier capacity | 31 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins |
| Technical features | |
| Line length | 361 m (1,184 ft) |
| No. of cables | 1 track cable and 2 haulage ropes |
| Operating speed | 3.0 m/s |
| Vertical Interval | 115 m (377 ft) |
The Senkōji Ropeway (千光寺山ロープウェイ Senkōjiyama Rōpuwei) is a Japanese aerial lift line in Onomichi, Hiroshima, operated by the city government. Opened in 1957, the line climbs Mount Senkōji of Senkō-ji, a famous temple. Senkōji Park around the temple is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring.
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External links
- (English) Senkōji Park, from Onomichi City official website.
Coordinates: 34°24′38.2″N 133°11′58.4″E / 34.410611°N 133.199556°E
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