The is the name of a 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 Shimoda, Shizuoka, as well as its operator. The company is a subsidiary of Izukyū Corporation. The line is also called , as it climbs Mount Nesugata. The observatory has a view of Port of Shimoda and

Pacific Ocean The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's five oceanic divisions. It extends from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Southern Ocean (or, depending on definition, to Antarctica) in the south, and is bounded by the contine ...

. The line began operation on April 1, 1961.

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Aerial tramway An aerial tramway, sky tram, cable car, ropeway, aerial tram, telepherique, or seilbahn is a type of aerial lift which uses one or two stationary ropes for support while a third moving rope provides propulsion. With this form of lift, the grip ...

, 3 cables *Cable length: *Vertical interval: *Maximum gradient: 26°49′ *Operational speed: 3.6 m/s *Passenger capacity per a cabin: 41 *Cabins: 2 *Stations: 2 *Duration of one-way trip: 3 minutes 30 seconds

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Aerial tramways in Japan Tourist attractions in Shizuoka Prefecture Transport in Shizuoka Prefecture 1961 establishments in Japan Shimoda, Shizuoka {{Japan-rail-company-stub

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