Shin-Kobe Ropeway

The Shin-Kōbe Ropeway (新神戸ロープウェー, Shin-Kōbe Rōpuwē) is Japanese aerial lift line in Kōbe, Hyōgo, operated by Kōbe City Urban Development. It has an official nickname Kōbe Yume-Fūsen (神戸夢風船, "Kōbe Dreamy Baloon"). Opened in 1991, the line links Shin-Kōbe Station and Nunobiki Herb Garden. Its scenic view is popular among tourists.

Shin-Kōbe Ropeway.

Basic data

Cable length: 1.5 kilometres (0.9 mi)
Vertical interval: 330 m (1,083 ft)
Longest span: 217 m (712 ft)
Spans: 12
Passenger capacity per a cabin: 6
Cabins: 69
Main engine: 200 kW DC motor
Operational speed: 3 m/s
Time required for single ride: 10 minutes

See also

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External links

(in Japanese) Shin-Kōbe Ropeway official website
(in Japanese) Kōbe City Urban Development official website

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