World's Cultural Heritage・One of Japan's “Three Most Scenic Spots” Miyajima・Mt.Misen Miyajima Ropeway
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The Miyajima Ropeway is a direct way to the miracle spots “Mt. Misen” enjoyed by God naturally.
 
Looking into the History of Miyajima/Mt. Misen
The Highlight Guidance of Mt.Misen
Highlight Map
The magnificent Landscapes 360°Panorama View
Miyajima's Living Miracles
Misen's Seven Wonders
Kosatsu (old historic temples and shrines)
People relating to Mt.Misen
Wonder of Nature
Misen Primeval Forest
Strange Rocks
Tidings of wild birds and flowers
Model Courses Introduction
Misen Trivia
A Guide to Miyajima Ropeway
The Introduction of Facilities
Ropeway Fares and Hours of Operation
Access Guide
Advantageous and useful informations
Paper Crafts
Collection of Links
 
 
 
Miyajima Ropeway/The Introduction of Facilities
The Miyajima Ropeway operates two types of aerial rope systems, circulating and funicular in series, which is rare and unique in Japan.
  The circulating type ropeway
Image Momijidani Line
Momijidani - Kayatani

About the circulating type ropeway
The system operates a number of gondolas for a small number of passengers at fixed intervals. This system is suited for long-distance transport. The Momijidani line a 8-seater gondola carriers (max. 22 units) at about 1-minute intervals.
Momijidani Line
Route name Momijidani line (The circulating type)
Kind of ropeway Normal ropeway double-cabled automatic circulating type
Section Momijidani - Kayatani
・Railway
Distance 1102m
Vertical interval 288m
Maximum gradient 26°24´
Operational speed 2.0m/sec
・Supporting tower
Kind Four steel frame structure type
No. 5 cables
Max. interval 337m
Max. height 30.0m
・Track cable
Kind Locked coil rope C type
Diameter 40mm
・Haulage rope
Kind Wheeler type: B
Diameter 20mm
・Gondola
Kind Closed type passenger use (4 wheels) Balance type with carrier
Weight 550kg
Passenger capacity per a cabin 8
Body material Aluminum
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