Tateyama Cable Car, Mountain funicular in Ashikuraji, Japan.
The Tateyama Cable Car rises 500 meters over a distance of 1.3 kilometers, featuring steep tracks with an average gradient of 24 degrees.
Opening in August 1954, this transport system became an integral part of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, connecting Tateyama Station to Bijodaira Station.
The cable car route passes by distinctive rock formations called Zaimoku-ishi, which stand like natural pillars against the mountainous landscape.
The funicular operates daily from 6 AM to 5 PM between April and November, with adult tickets priced at 720 yen for the 7-minute journey.
This transportation system marks the initial ascent of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, where passengers experience an elevation change of 502 meters.
Location: Ashikuraji
Inception: 1954
Official opening: August 13, 1954
Part of: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
GPS coordinates: 36.58170,137.45200
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:18
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