The is
Japanese
aerial lift
An aerial lift, also known as a cable car or ropeway, is a means of cable transport in which ''cabins'', ''cars'', ''gondolas'', or open chairs are hauled above the ground by means of one or more cables. Aerial lift systems are frequently employ ...
line in
Kōbe,
Hyōgo, operated by
Kōbe City Urban Development. Together with
Maya Cablecar, the line has an official nickname . Opened in 1955, the line climbs
Mount Maya
is a mountain in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. This mountain is one of the major peaks of the Rokkō Mountains, and is the most popular peak for visitors on the West-Rokkō Mountains.
Outline
Mount Maya is one of the two centers in Rokk ...
, with a scenic view of the city known as
Kikuseidai
is a view point and a park just aside of the top of Maya-san in Kobe, Japan. It has one of the Three Major Night Views of Japan called ''ten million dollar'' night views.
Outline
Kikuseidai is located at about 700 meters above the sea le ...
.
Basic data
*Cable length:
*Vertical interval:
*Spans: 1
*Main engine:
three-phase
Three-phase electric power (abbreviated 3φ) is a common type of alternating current used in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. It is a type of polyphase system employing three wires (or four including an optional neutral r ...
motor
See also
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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 ...
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Maya Cablecar
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Rokkō Arima Ropeway
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Rokkō Cable Line
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Shin-Kōbe Ropeway
External linksMt. Rokko and Mt. Maya Aerial Ride
Kobe Housing & Urban Development Corporation
Aerial tramways in Japan
1955 establishments in Japan
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