Tairyūji Ropeway, Aerial tramway in Naka and Anan, Japan
Tairyūji Ropeway is an aerial tramway that crosses steep mountain terrain near Anan, rising to an elevation of roughly 500 meters. The system uses two track cables and two haulage ropes to transport passengers across nearly 3 kilometers in about ten minutes.
The ropeway opened in 1992, creating a direct link to the mountaintop temple of Tairyū-ji for the first time. Since then it has allowed thousands of visitors and pilgrims to reach the temple without a difficult climb.
The ropeway connects visitors to Tairyū-ji, a significant temple on the Buddhist pilgrimage circuit across Shikoku island. Pilgrims have used this link as part of their spiritual journey around the region for many years.
The ropeway operates during the warmer months from March through November, with departures starting early in the morning. Each cabin holds about 100 passengers and departs regularly, so visitors can board without long waits.
At a gradient of around 30 degrees, this is the steepest ropeway of its kind in western Japan and offers dramatic views of the valley below during the ride. The outlook across the river valley is especially striking when weather conditions are clear.
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