Maya Ropeway
StatusOperational
LocationKōbe, Hyōgo, Japan
No stations2
No cables3
Open1955
OperatorKōbe City Urban Development
CharacterAerial tramway
Line length856 m (2,808 ft)
Speed3.6 m/s (11.8 ft/s)
Vertical222 m (728 ft)
Trip duration5 min
Carrier cap29 Passengers per cabin, 2 cabins

The Maya Ropeway (摩耶ロープウェー, Maya Rōpuwē) is an aerial lift line in Kōbe, Hyōgo, Japan, operated by Kōbe City Urban Development. Together with Maya Cablecar, the line has an official nickname Maya View Line Yume-Sanpo (まやビューライン夢散歩, Maya Byū Rain Yume-Sanpo, "Maya View Line Dreamy Stroll"). Opened in 1955, the line climbs Mount Maya, with a scenic view of the city known as Kikuseidai.

Basic data

  • Cable length: 856 m (2,808 ft)
  • Vertical interval: 222 m (728 ft)
  • Spans: 1
  • Main engine: 75 kW (100.6 hp) three-phase motor

See also