Sumaura Ropeway, Kobe

Name: Sumaura Ropeway
Address: Kobe, Japan
Telephone: +81 78-731-2520

#28 among attractions in Kobe

Theme park, Aerial tramway, Amusement park, Tram

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Facts and practical information

The Sumaura Ropeway is Japanese aerial lift line in Kōbe, Hyōgo, operated by the Sanyō Electric Railway. Opened in 1957, the line climbs Mount Hachibuse of the Suma coast. At the summit, there is a transfer to the Carlator, a sort of escalator with baskets. Carlator is a portmanteau of "Car" and "escalator". ()

Local name: 須磨浦ロープウェイ Coordinates: 34°38'26"N, 135°5'49"E

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須磨区 (西須磨)Kobe Japan

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+81 78-731-2520

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Day trips

Sumaura Ropeway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Noevir Stadium Kobe, Kobe Sports Park Baseball Stadium, Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, Minatogawa Shrine.

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Sport venue, Park, Sport
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Buddhist architecture, Temple
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