Mount Shosha Ropeway, Cable car system at Mount Shosha, Himeji, Japan.
The Mount Shosha Ropeway spans 781 meters in length and rises 210 meters in elevation, carrying passengers between two stations in Himeji Prefecture.
The Mount Shosha Ropeway initiated operations on March 19, 1958, establishing a transportation link to the mountain summit for residents and visitors.
The ropeway provides direct access to Engyo-ji Temple, a Buddhist complex situated at the mountain peak featuring traditional Japanese religious architecture.
Two cabins, each accommodating 71 passengers, complete the journey between stations in 4 minutes while moving at 5 meters per second.
The aerial tramway stands among 72 similar systems throughout Japan, managed by Shinki Bus company under supervision of the Himeji municipal government.
Location: Himeji
Inception: 1958
Official opening: March 19, 1958
Website: https://mt-shosha.info
GPS coordinates: 34.88147,134.66428
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:41
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