Miyajima Ropeway
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
- System: Gondola lift, 3 cables
- Distance:
- Vertical interval:
- Maximum gradient: 26°24′
- Operational speed: 2.0 m/s
- Passenger capacity per a cabin: 8
- Cabins: 22
- Stations: 2
- Time required for single ride: 10 minutes
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