Asahidake Ropeway | |
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Overview | |
Status | Operational |
Character | Aerial tramway |
Location | Mount Asahi-dake in Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa, Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan |
No. of stations | 2 |
Operation | |
Carrier capacity | 101 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins |
Trip duration | 10 min |
Technical features | |
Line length | 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi) |
No. of cables | 3 |
Operating speed | 5.0 m/s |
Vertical Interval | 489 m (1,604 ft) |
Maximum Gradient | 23°33′ |
The Asahidake Ropeway (旭岳ロープウェイ, Asahidake Rōpuwei) is Japanese aerial lift line in Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa, Hokkaidō, operated by Wakasa Resort ( ワカサリゾート). The ropeway line, founded in 1968 and refurbished in 2000, climbs Mount Asahi-dake of Daisetsuzan Mountains, the tallest mountain in Hokkaidō. The line mainly transports spectators of alpine plants in summer and autumn colors in autumn, while there also is a ski area.
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.
The two connecting stations at the foot and submit of the ropeway are:
Sanroku Station (Asahi-dake Station) 43°39′10.8″N 142°47′55.1″E / 43.653000°N 142.798639°E
Main attractions and facilities in the surrounding area include:
Sugatami Station (Sancho Station) 43°39′43.0″N 142°49′30.5″E / 43.661944°N 142.825139°E
Main attractions and facilities in the surrounding area include: