The Mt. Shosha Ropeway (書写山ロープウェイ, Shoshazan Rōpuwei) is Japanese aerial lift line in Himeji, Hyōgo, operated by the city government. The actual operation is entrusted to Shinki Bus (神姫バス), a local bus company. Opened in 1958, the line climbs Mount Shosha of Engyō-ji, a famous temple.
| Mount Shosha Ropeway | |
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| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Character | Aerial tramway |
| Location | Himeji, Hyōgo, Japan |
| No. of stations | 2 |
| Open | 1958 |
| Operation | |
| Operator | Shinki Bus |
| Carrier capacity | 71 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins |
| Trip duration | 4 min |
| Technical features | |
| Line length | 781 m (2,562 ft) |
| No. of cables | 1 track cable and 2 haulage ropes |
| Operating speed | 5 m/s |
| Vertical Interval | 210 m (689 ft) |
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- (in Japanese) Official website
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