The is an aerial lift line and operator in Japan. The line climbs Mount Nokogiri (Nokogiri-yama) from the outer Tokyo Bay coast in Futtsu, Chiba. It opened in 1962. Nokogiriyama Ropeway Company belongs to Keisei Group.
Outline Chronicle on 21 December 1962:The ropeway openedOutline of the ropeway
Stations No Name Japanese Distance Elevation Transfers Nokogiriyama Sanroku Station 鋸山山麓駅 0m 106m Hamakanaya Station (Uchibo Line)/ Kanaya Port (Tokyo-Wan Ferry) Nokogiriyama Sancho Station 鋸山山頂駅 680m 329m
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Access By public transport: From Chiba Station, take a JR East Uchibo Line train to Hama-Kanaya Station (trains operate approximately once per hour, with a travel time of 85 minutes). From Hama-Kanaya Station it is a , 8-10 minute walk to the ropeway base station.
If travelling from central Tokyo, take the Sōbu Line (Rapid) train from Tokyo Station to Chiba Station (trains operate every 10-15 minutes, with a travel time of 40 minutes), then take the Uchibo Line as shown above.
See also List of aerial lifts in Japan
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