Kankakei Ropeway
The Kankakei Ropeway (寒霞渓ロープウェイ, Kankakei Rōpuwei) is a Japanese aerial lift line in Shōdoshima, Kagawa. This is the only line operated by Shōdoshima Sōgō Kaihatsu (小豆島総合開発, "Shōdoshima General Development"). The line opened in 1963. It runs through Kankakei, a gorge on Shōdoshima Island. The gorge is known for its unique view, made by diastrophisms and erosions.
Kankakei Ropeway | |
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Overview | |
Status | Operational |
Character | Aerial tramway |
Location | Kankakei (a gorge on Shōdoshima Island) in Shōdoshima, Kagawa, Japan |
No. of stations | 2 |
Open | 1963 |
Operation | |
Carrier capacity | 40 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins |
Trip duration | 5 min |
Technical features | |
Line length | 917 m (3,009 ft) |
No. of cables | 3 |
Vertical Interval | 312 m (1,024 ft) |
See also
External links
- (in Japanese) Official website
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