Miyajima Ropeway


[Image:Miyajima_Ropeway.jpg|thumb|250px|Miyajima Ropeway, Momijidani Line.]
[Image:Miyajima_Ropeway_Kayatani.JPG|thumb|250px|A view down from Miyajima Ropeway Aerial Tramway Section beyond Kayatani station]
[Image:Miyajima Ropeway-02.jpg|thumb|250px|Miyajima Ropeway Station on Mount Misen]The Miyajima Ropeway refers to Japanese aerial lift lines in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima. This is the only route Hiroshima Tourism Promoting operates. This company is a subsidiary of Hiroshima Electric Railway. The route, consisted of two lines, climbs Mount Misen of Miyajima Island. It opened in 1959. The route accepts PASPY, a smart card ticketing system.

Basic data

Momijidani Line

Shishiiwa Line

  • System: Aerial tramway, 3 cables
  • Distance:
  • Vertical interval:
  • Maximum gradient: 15°13′
  • Operational speed: 3.6 m/s
  • Passenger capacity per a cabin: 30
  • Cabins: 2
  • Stations: 2
  • Time required for single ride: 3.5 minutes