Maya Cablecar, Funicular railway in Nada-ku, Japan
The Maya Cablecar spans 0.9 kilometers along Mount Maya, featuring two cars that transport 53 passengers each between Maya Cable Station and Niji no Eki Station.
The transportation system began operations in January 1925, faced suspension during World War II when facilities were dismantled, and resumed service with new passenger cars in 1955.
The funicular line connects visitors to Tori Tenjo-ji temple and provides access to Mount Maya's observation points, which display panoramic views of Kobe city.
Operating hours vary throughout the year with different schedules for weekdays versus weekends, and annual maintenance inspections occur during February and early March.
The cablecar system includes a single track with an elevation change of 312 meters and moves at a speed of 3.25 meters per second.
Location: Nada-ku
Inception: 1925
Official opening: January 6, 1925
GPS coordinates: 34.71985,135.21617
Latest update: May 12, 2025 09:19
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