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Hakkōda Ropeway

Hakkōda Ropeway, Aerial tramway in Aomori, Japan

Description

The Hakkōda Ropeway is an aerial tramway in the mountains of Aomori in northern Japan. It connects the base station to the summit, allowing visitors to reach high elevation quickly.

History

The ropeway was built in the late 1960s to provide mountain access for visitors and residents. Since then it has remained a key route to reach the summit.

Culture

The ropeway facilitates winter sports from November to May, while local residents gather during autumn to observe the transformation of maple leaves.

Practical

The ride is straightforward and requires only boarding a cabin at the base station. The round trip takes about 20 minutes total, leaving time to spend at the summit.

Did you know?

The cable car system accommodates 101 passengers per cabin and operates at a speed of 5 meters per second on a 25-degree gradient.

Location
Inception
December 23, 1964
Official opening
October 1968
GPS coordinates
40.67817,140.84647
Latest update
December 12, 2025 07:54

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