The is a Japanese aerial lift line in Yahiko, Niigata. This is the only line operates. The company is a subsidiary of Juraku, which operates hotels and restaurants. Opened in 1958, the line climbs of . There is Panorama Tower at the summit, a tower with the observatory that moves like a rotating elevator. The observatory has a view of Sado Island on a clear day.
Basic data System: Aerial tramway, 3 cables Cable length: Vertical interval: Operational speed: 3.7 m/s Passenger capacity per a cabin: 35 Cabins: 2 Stations: 2 Duration of one-way trip: 5 minutes
See also List of aerial lifts in Japan
External links Official website