Asahidake Ropeway
| Asahidake Ropeway | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Character | Aerial tramway |
| Location | Mount Asahi-dake in Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa, Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan |
| No. of stations | 2 |
| Operation | |
| Carrier capacity | 101 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins |
| Trip duration | 10 min |
| Technical features | |
| Line length | 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi) |
| No. of cables | 3 |
| Operating speed | 5.0 m/s |
| Vertical Interval | 489 m (1,604 ft) |
| Maximum Gradient | 23°33′ |
The Asahidake Ropeway (旭岳ロープウェイ, Asahidake Rōpuwei) is a Japanese aerial lift line in Asahidake Onsen, Higashikawa, Hokkaidō, operated by Wakasa Resort (ワカサリゾート). The ropeway line, founded in 1968 and refurbished in 2000, climbs Mount Asahi-dake of Daisetsuzan Mountains, the tallest mountain in Hokkaidō. The line mainly transports spectators of alpine plants in summer and autumn colors in autumn, while there also is a ski area.
During the summer months, the lift operates once every 15 minutes and every 20 minutes during the winter months. It takes 10 minutes to complete a one-way trip.