Takaotozan Railway
The Takaotozan Railway is a transport company in Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan. The company operates a funicular line and a ropeway to Mount Takao, a popular destination for mountain trekking among Tokyo residents. The company was founded on September 29, 1921.
Funicular
The funicular line, commonly known as the Takao Tozan Cable line, is the steepest railway line in Japan, with a 608‰ elevation at maximum.Basic data
Cars
Two cars are used, both of them made by Hitachi, 1968. They are named Aoba and Momiji, respectively. The cars are connected at opposite ends of the cable, so they move synchronously and counterweight each other.Services
Cars are operated once every 15 minutes, with the entire ride taking 5 minutes. Fares are 490 yen one-way and 950 yen return for adults. Although more expensive per kilometer when compared to other Japanese railway lines, fares on the Takao Mountain Railroad funicular compare with those on similar systems such as the Ōyama Cable Car.Stations
- Kiyotaki Station : 201 m elevation. Transfer to Takaosan-guchi on the Keiō Takao Line.
- Takaosan Station : 472 m elevation.
Ropeway
The ropeway is nicknamed "Echo Lift."Basic data
- Distance: 872 m / 2,861 ft.
- Stations: 2
- Vertical interval: 237 m / 778 ft.
Stations
- Sanroku Station : 224 m elevation. 5 minutes walk from Takaosan-guchi Station.
- Sanjō Station : 462 m elevation.