The Kōyasan Cable (), officially the Cable Line (), is a Japanese funicular line in Kōya, Wakayama, operated by Nankai Electric Railway. The line opened in 1930 as a route to Mount Kōya, a famous Buddhist spot.
History The operation permit of the Cable line was given to Takanozan Tozan Funicular Railway in 1924, which renamed to in 1925. The line opened on 29 June 1930.
In 2019, the line was upgraded to use the modern Nankai 10-20 Series cars.
Stations NumberStationJapaneseDistance(km)TransfersLocationNK86極楽橋0.0 Koya Line (NK86)Kōya,Ito DistrictWakayamaPrefectureNK87高野山0.8
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See also List of funicular railways List of railway lines in Japan