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Japan
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ese aerial lift
An aerial lift, also known as a cable car or ropeway, is a means of cable transport in which ''cabins'', ''cars'', ''Gondola lift, gondolas'', or Chairlift, open chairs are hauled above the ground by means of one or more Wire rope, cables. Aeria ...
line in Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa, Hokkaidō
is the second-largest island of Japan and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by railway via the Seikan Tunnel.
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, operated by . The ropeway line, founded in 1968 and refurbished in 2000, climbs Mount Asahi-dake
is a mountain located near the town of Higashikawa, Hokkaido and the tallest mountain on the Japanese island of Hokkaido. It is part of the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group of the Ishikari Mountains, located in the northern part of the Daisetsuzan Nat ...
of Daisetsuzan Mountains, the tallest mountain in Hokkaidō. The line mainly transports spectators of alpine plant
Alpine plants are plants that grow in an alpine climate, which occurs at high elevation and above the tree line. There are many different plant species and taxon, taxa that grow as a plant community in these alpine tundra. These include perennial g ...
s in summer and autumn colors in autumn, while there also is a ski area
A ski area is the terrain and supporting infrastructure where skiing and other snow sports take place. Such sports include alpine and cross-country skiing, snow boarding, tubing, sledding, etc. Ski areas may stand alone or be part of a ski resort. ...
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During the summer months, the lift operates once every 15 minutes and every 20 minutes during the winter months. It takes 10 minutes to complete a one-way trip.
Stations
The two connecting stations at the foot and submit of the ropeway are: Sanroku Station (Asahi-dake Station) * Altitude 1,100m Main attractions and facilities in the surrounding area include: * Foothills shop * Foothills dining room "Alpine Flora" * Asahidake Onsen Sugatami Station (Sancho Station) * Altitude 1,600m Main attractions and facilities in the surrounding area include: * Mountain top shop (open only during the top season) * Sugatami no Ike Pond (famous for its reflection of the peaks, snow, and steam escaping from the volcanic vents) * Alpine flora * Access to the 5 observatories * 1.7km hiking course *Asahi-dake
is a mountain located near the town of Higashikawa, Hokkaido and the tallest mountain on the Japanese island of Hokkaido. It is part of the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group of the Ishikari Mountains, located in the northern part of the Daisetsuzan Nat ...
summit (elevation 2,290m)
Basic data
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See also
*List of aerial lifts in Japan
The list of aerial lifts in Japan lists aerial lifts in the nation.
In Japan, aerial lift, or , includes means of transport such as aerial tramway, funitel, gondola lift, funifor, as well as chairlift. All of them are legally considered as a sort ...
External links
Official website
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