Tashiro ropeway located in Yuzawa-machi, Niigata prefecture, is the highest ropeway 230 m above ground in Japan.
Futai Dam, a rock-fill dam with 87 m high and 280 m long, close to Sanroku-Eki (Mountain Foot Station) of Tashiro ropeway.
The Futai Dam and the Oku-Kiyotsu Power Station as seen from 230 m above ground on the ropeway.
The Oku-Kiyotsu Power Station has an experience museum that the power generation facilities can be seen freely.
Sanroku Station (Mountain Foot Station) of Tashiro ropeway
Total length of the line: 2,175 m Time required 10 min. from Sanroku station (806 m above sea level) to Sancho station (1,413 m)
Passenger capacity of gondola: 91 persons A thrilling view from 230 m high can be enjoyed through the glass-window on the floor.
Futai Dam and Lake Futai
230 m above ground It's said to be the highest ropeway in japan.
video (35 sec) Tashiro ropeway
Lake Tashiro close to Sancho Station (Mountain Top Station)
Tashiro Heights
Heading for the Sancho station of Dragondola along a descent way from the Sancho station of Tashiro ropeway. About 30 min.
End of Tashiro ropeway. return to List of scenic sites visited
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