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| The Miyajima Ropeway is a direct way to the miracle spots “Mt. Misen” enjoyed by God naturally. |
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| The Miyajima Ropeway operates two types of aerial rope systems, circulating and funicular in series, which is rare and unique in Japan. |
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Shishiiwa Line
Kayatani - Shishiiwa
About the funicular type ropeway
The system operates two large carriers alternately between the mountainside and summit. It is suited for high-speed transport. The Shishiiwa line runs a 30-seater gondola carriers at 15-minute intervals (shorter intervals during busy hours). |
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| Route name |
Shishiiwa line (The funicular type) |
| Kind of ropeway |
The double-cable funicular type |
| Section |
Kayatani - Shishiiwa |
| ･Railway |
| Distance |
524m |
| Vertical interval |
62m |
| Maximum gradient |
15°19´ |
| Operational speed |
3.6m/sec |
| ･Supporting tower |
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Nothing |
| ･Track cable |
| Kind |
Locked coil rope C type |
| Diameter |
48mm |
| ･Haulage rope |
| Kind |
Wheeler type: A |
| Diameter |
20mm |
| ･Gondola |
| Kind |
Closed type passenger use (8 wheels) Balance type with carrier |
| Weight |
1,700kg |
| Passenger capacity per a cabin |
30 |
| Body material |
Aluminum |
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