The Mitake Tozan Railway (御岳登山鉄道, Mitake Tozan Tetsudō, "Mitake Mountain Railway") is a Japanese transport company in Ōme, Tokyo. It belongs to the Keio Group. The company operates a funicular line and a chairlift, both in Mount Mitake. The company was founded in 1927.[1][2]
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Native name | 御岳登山鉄道株式会社 |
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| Company type | Kabushiki gaisha |
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | 20 November 1927 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Services | Mitake Tozan Funicular Mitakesan Chairlift |
| Owner | Keio Corporation (41.68%) Musashi Mitake Shrine (23.50%) |
| Website | www |
Funicular line edit
| Mitake Tozan Funicular | |
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| Native name | 御岳登山ケブル |
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| Stations | 2 |
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| Type | Funicular |
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| Line length | 1.0 km (0.62 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,049mm |
The funicular line is commonly known as Mitake Tozan Cable (御岳登山ケーブル, Mitake Tozan Kēburu). The difference in elevation between the two stations is 424 m (1,390 ft).[2] Construction began in 1930,[3] and operation started in 1935. In 1944, it was suspended due to World War II and partially scrapped for material,[3] with operation only starting again in 1951.
In 1991, the gauge was changed from the original 1,067mm to 1,049mm because the rail profile was increased.[4][3]
Three generations of vehicles have been used on the route. The original Ko-1 type (コー１系) was replaced with the Ko-2 type (コー２系) in 1968, which was in turn replaced in 2008.[citation needed]
Pasmo and Suica IC cards are accepted as payment methods.[5]
Mitakesan Station edit
This station is the ground station. It is made up of a single track, two platforms and a kiosk which is located outside of the ticket hall.
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Mitakesan Station
Takimoto Station edit
This station is the ground station. It is made up of a single track, two platforms and a kiosk which is located outside of the ticket hall. A bus stop is located near this station with bus services to Mitake Station operated by Nishi Tokyo Bus which is owned by Keio Group.
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Takimoto Station -
Bus stop
Chairlift edit
The company also operates a chairlift. Its stations are called Mitake Daira (immediately next to the funicular's Mitake station) and Daitenbōdai and it was opened in 1958.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Company information" (in Japanese). Retrieved December 12, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Mitake Tozan Railway official website (English version)". Retrieved December 12, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "御岳登山鉄道 歴史年表" (in Japanese).
- ^ "レールと車輪の秘密 (Secrets of Rail and Car)" (in Japanese). Retrieved Dec 12, 2020.
- ^ "時刻表・運賃 (Timetable / Freight [sic.])" (in Japanese). Retrieved December 12, 2020.