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{{Infobox aerial lift line
{{Infobox aerial lift line
|name = Matsuyamajō Ropeway
|name = Ropeway
|image = Matsuyamajo Ropeway.jpg
|image = Matsuyamajo Ropeway.jpg
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|max_gradient= 23°08′
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The {{nihongo|”’Matsuyamajō Ropeway”’|松山城ロープウェイ|Matsuyamajō Rōpuwei}} is a Japanese [[aerial lift]] line in [[Matsuyama, Ehime|Matsuyama]], [[Ehime Prefecture|Ehime]], operated by the city government. Opened in 1955, the line goes to [[Matsuyama Castle (Iyo)|Matsuyama Castle]] on Mount Katsuyama. The former cabins were famous for being decorated like [[Edo period]] [[Litter (vehicle)|litter vehicle]]s. There is also a [[chairlift]] line parallel to and beside the tramway.
The {{nihongo|”’ Ropeway”’|松山城ロープウェイ|Matsuyamajō Rōpuwei}} is a Japanese [[aerial lift]] line in [[Matsuyama, Ehime|Matsuyama]], [[Ehime Prefecture|Ehime]], operated by the city government. Opened in 1955, the line goes to [[Matsuyama Castle (Iyo)|Matsuyama Castle]] on Mount Katsuyama. The former cabins were famous for being decorated like [[Edo period]] [[Litter (vehicle)|litter vehicle]]s. 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.<ref name=e1>{{cite news |title=松山城山ロープウエーの新ゴンドラお目見え ガラス窓大きく、インバウンド対策も |url=https://www.ehime-np.co.jp/article/news202402210217 |access-date=14 October 2024 |work=愛媛新聞 |date=February 21, 2024}}</ref>
In February 2024, the ropeway was refurbished. The current lifts are the sixth generation of cabins to exist on the line.<ref name=e1>{{cite news |title=松山城山ロープウエーの新ゴンドラお目見え ガラス窓大きく、インバウンド対策も |url=https://www.ehime-np.co.jp/article/news202402210217 |access-date=14 October 2024 |work=愛媛新聞 |date=February 21, 2024}}</ref>
| Matsuyama Castle Ropeway | |
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 Interactive map of Matsuyama Castle Ropeway |
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| Status | Operational |
| Character | Aerial tramway |
| Location | Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan |
| No. of stations | 2 |
| Carrier capacity | 35 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins |
| Trip duration | 3 min |
| 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 Matsuyama Castle 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.[1]
- Cable length: 327 m (1,073 ft)
- Vertical interval: 62 m (203 ft)
- Carrier capacity: 35 passengers (including operator)[1]
- Stations:[2]
- Shinonome-guchi Station
- Chōjaganaru Station
33°50′40″N 132°46′19″E / 33.84444°N 132.77194°E / 33.84444; 132.77194
