Hachimanyama Ropeway, Aerial tramway in Omihachiman, Japan.
The Hachimanyama Ropeway extends 543 meters in length and climbs 157 meters in elevation, connecting the base of Mount Hachiman to its summit.
The ropeway system, inaugurated on November 23, 1962, provides access to the former site of Hachiman Castle, constructed by Toyotomi Hidetsugu.
The summit station leads to Hachimangū Shrine and offers views of Lake Biwa, Lake Nishinoko, and the traditional buildings of Omihachiman city.
The aerial lift operates daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with the last upward journey at 4:30 PM, carrying 25 passengers per cabin every 15 minutes.
In 2014, the summit area received an addition of a romantic sanctuary featuring photo locations with heart symbols and the word LOVE.
Location: Omihachiman
Location: Shiga Prefecture
Inception: 1962
Official opening: November 23, 1962
Website: https://ohmitetudo.co.jp/hachimanyama
GPS coordinates: 35.14250,136.08606
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:53
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