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Hakone Komagatake Ropeway

Preserved in the archive in 2009. Historical article; travel and business details may have changed.

Hakone Komagatake Ropeway provides a scenic view of Hakone and surrounds. The Hakone Komagatake Ropeway runs from the edge of Lake Ashi to the summit of Mt Komagatake. The Hakone Komagatake Ropeway (箱根駒ヶ岳ロープウェー Hakone Komagatake Rōpuwē) is the aerial lift that rises from Hakoneen at the edge of Lake Ashi (Hakone) to the summit of Mount Komagatake. On a clear day, there are excellent views of Lake Ashi from the summit of Mount Komagatake. From the summit you can also access part of the Hakone Jinja Shrine. Hakone Komagatake RopewayHakone Komagatake Ropeway Data System: Aerial tramway, 2 track cables and 2 haulage ropes Cable length: 1.8 kilometres (1.1 mi) Vertical interval: 590 m (1,936 ft) Maximum gradient: 30°15′ Operational speed: 5 m/s Passenger capacity per a cabin: 101 Cabins: 2 Time required for single ride: 7 minutes Hakone Komagatake Ropeway | | |

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