Yawatayama Ropeway Explained

The is Japanese aerial lift line in Ōmihachiman, Shiga, operated by Ohmi Railway. Opened in 1962, the line climbs Mount Hachiman, where there was Hachiman Castle built by Toyotomi Hidetsugu. The observatory has a view of Lake Biwa, as well as the city of Ōmihachiman, known for its traditional buildings lasting from Edo period.

Basic data

• System: Aerial tramway, 3 cables
• Cable length: 543m (1,781feet)
• Vertical interval: 1570NaN0
• Passenger capacity per a cabin: 25
• Cabins: 2
• Stations: 2
• Duration of one-way trip: 4 minutes
• Departure frequency: every 15 minutes, 9:00 to 17:00 (last upbound at 16:30), every day of the year. Continuous operation for groups or large numbers of passengers^[1]

A lover's sanctuary was installed at the summit in 2014, featuring photo spots with heart symbols and the English word LOVE.^{[2] [3]}

See also

• List of aerial lifts in Japan

External links

• Official website
• Hachimanyama Cable Car at Omi Tourism Board

Notes and References

1. Web site: 営業時間/料金｜八幡山ロープウェー . 2024-07-25 . 近江鉄道グループ公式サイト . ja.
2. Web site: 恋人の聖地サテライト｜八幡山ロープウェー . 2024-07-25 . 近江鉄道グループ公式サイト . ja.
3. Web site: 2021-04-28 . 八幡山ロープウェー . 2024-07-25 . 恋人の聖地 . ja.