Senkōji Ropeway, Aerial tramway in Onomichi, Japan.
Description
The Senkōji Ropeway is a cable car system that carries passengers from the city center up to a hilltop shrine. The ride offers views of the water and surrounding area as the cabin gradually climbs upward.
History
The ropeway opened in 1957 and has connected the city to the hillside ever since. It became important for reaching the temple and has remained in use as a reliable transport link for decades.
Culture
The name comes from Senkōji Temple at the hilltop, a place that holds meaning for local visitors and pilgrims who come to worship. The route links the city below with this spiritual site, shaping how people move between these two worlds.
Practical
The ropeway operates during daylight hours with regular departures, so visitors simply buy a ticket and board for the ride up. The journey is straightforward and accessible to people of all abilities and ages.
Did you know?
Two cabins travel simultaneously on the same track in opposite directions, briefly passing each other near the middle. This counterweight design is an efficient method that keeps the system balanced as it moves.
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