Asahidake Ropeway

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The Asahidake Ropeway (旭岳ロープウェイ Asahidake Rōpuwei?) is Japanese aerial lift line in Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa, Hokkaidō, operated by Wakasa Resort (ワカサリゾート?). Refurbished in 2000, the line climbs Mount Asahidake of Daisetsuzan Mountains, the tallest mountain in Hokkaidō. The line mainly transports spectators of alpine plants in summer and autumn colors in autumn, while there also is a ski area.

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  • System: Aerial tramway, 3 cables
  • Distance: 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi)
  • Vertical interval: 489 m (1,604 ft)
  • Maximum gradient: 23°33′
  • Operational speed: 5.0 m/s
  • Passenger capacity per a cabin: 101
  • Cabins: 2
  • Stations: 2
  • Duration of one-way trip: 10 minutes

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