The is a Japanese aerial lift line in Kamikawa, Hokkaidō, operated by . The company also operates a travel agency, a hotel in Asahidake Onsen, and chairlifts at Mount Moiwa Ski Resort, Sapporo. Opened in 1967, the aerial lift climbs Mount Kuro of the Daisetsuzan Mountains from the hot spring resort. A chairlift is connected to the line, climbing higher. The line transports skiers in winter, hikers in summer, and autumn color spectators in autumn. This is currently the northernmost aerial lift (excluding chairlifts) in the country, after in Wakkanai closed in 2006.
Basic data System: Aerial tramway, 2 track cables and 2 haulage ropes Cable length: Vertical interval: Maximum gradient: 29°54′ Operational speed: 5.0 m/s Passenger capacity per a cabin: 101 Cabins: 2 Stations: 2 Duration of one-way trip: 7 minutes
See also List of aerial lifts in Japan
External links Official website