Matsuyamajō Ropeway

Matsuyamajō Ropeway
Overview
Status	Operational
Character	Aerial tramway
Location	Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan
No. of stations	2
Operation
Carrier capacity	35 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins
Trip duration	3 min
Technical features
Line length	327 m (1,073 ft)
No. of cables	2 track cables and 2 haulage ropes
Operating speed	3.6 m/s
Vertical Interval	62 m (203 ft)
Maximum Gradient	23°08′

The Matsuyamajō Ropeway (松山城ロープウェイ, Matsuyamajō Rōpuwei) is a Japanese aerial lift line in Matsuyama, Ehime, operated by the city government. Opened in 1955, the line goes to Matsuyama Castle on Mount Katsuyama. The former cabins were famous for being decorated like Edo period litter vehicles. There is also a chairlift line parallel to and beside the tramway.

In February 2024, the ropeway was refurbished. The current lifts are the sixth generation of cabins to exist on the line.

Basic data

• Cable length: 327 m (1,073 ft)
• Vertical interval: 62 m (203 ft)
• Carrier capacity: 35 passengers (including operator)
• Stations:
  • Shinonome-guchi Station
  • Chōjaganaru Station

See also

• List of aerial lifts in Japan