The is an aerial lift line in Kōbe, Hyōgo, Japan, operated by Kōbe City Urban Development. Opened in 1970, the line links Mount Rokkō and Arima Onsen hot spring. The aerial lift consisted of two lines, and . The latter having been abandoned in December 2004.

History The ropeway opened in 1970. Ridership declined after the 1995 Hanshin earthquake, leading to the suspension of the Omote-Rokko Line in December 2004 combined with mounting maintenance cost.

Basic data This is the data of Ura-Rokkō Line. System: Aerial tramway, one track rope, two haulage ropes Cable length: Longest span: Spans: 7 Vertical interval: Passenger capacity per a cabin: 61 Cabins: 2 Main engine: 200 kW DC motor Operational speed: 5 m/s Time required for single ride: 12 minutes

See also

Maya Ropeway Shin-Kōbe Ropeway Maya Cablecar Rokkō Cable Line List of aerial lifts in Japan

References

External links Rokkō Arima Ropeway official website Kōbe City Urban Development official website