Kankakei Ropeway, Aerial tramway in Shōdoshima, Japan
The Kankakei Ropeway spans 917 meters across the Kankakei Gorge, rising 312 meters from its base station to provide views of the Seto Inland Sea and surrounding islands.
The construction and inauguration of the Kankakei Ropeway in April 1963 established a new transportation method for accessing the upper regions of Shōdoshima Island.
Local residents and visitors gather at the ropeway during seasonal changes to observe and photograph the transformation of maple leaves in autumn and cherry blossoms in spring.
The ropeway operates two cabins with a capacity of 40 passengers each, completing the journey between stations in approximately five minutes throughout the operating day.
The ropeway traverses through geological formations shaped by diastrophisms and erosion, offering views of rock formations that developed over millions of years.
Location: Shodoshima
Inception: 1963
Official opening: April 3, 1963
Website: https://kankakei.co.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.51544,134.30058
Latest update: March 8, 2025 04:16
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