Senkōji Ropeway

Senkōji Ropeway
Overview
Status	Operational
Character	Aerial tramway
Location	Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan
No. of stations	2
Operation
Carrier capacity	31 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins
Technical features
Line length	361 m (1,184 ft)
No. of cables	1 track cable and 2 haulage ropes
Operating speed	3.0 m/s
Vertical Interval	115 m (377 ft)

The Senkōji Ropeway (千光寺山ロープウェイ, Senkōjiyama Rōpuwei) is a Japanese aerial lift line in Onomichi, Hiroshima, operated by the city government. Opened in 1957, the line climbs Mount Senkōji of Senkō-ji, a famous temple. Senkōji Park around the temple is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring.

Basic data

• Cable length: 361 m (1,184 ft)
• Vertical interval: 115 m (377 ft)

See also

• List of aerial lifts in Japan

External links

• (in English) Senkōji Park, from Onomichi City official website.

34°24′38.2″N 133°11′58.4″E