The is a transport company in Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan. The company operates a funicular line and a ropeway to Mount Takao, a popular destination for mountain trekking among Tokyo residents. The company was founded on September 29, 1921.
Funicular.
The funicular line, commonly known as the line, is the steepest railway line in Japan, with a 608‰ (31°) elevation at maximum.
Cars.
Two cars are used, both of them made by Hitachi, 1968. They are named "Aoba" (green leaf) and "Momiji" (maple leaf), respectively. The cars are connected at opposite ends of the cable, so they move synchronously and counterweight each other.
Services.
Cars are operated once every 15 minutes, with the entire ride taking 5 minutes. Fares are 490 yen one-way and 950 yen return for adults (250/470 yen for children). Although more expensive per kilometer when compared to other Japanese railway lines (including the shinkansen), fares on the Takao Mountain Railroad funicular compare with those on similar systems such as the Ōyama Cable Car.
Ropeway.
The ropeway is nicknamed "Echo Lift."
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