Maya Cablecar funicular
Maya Cablecar Station

The Maya Cablecar, officially the Maya Cable Line (摩耶ケーブル線, Maya Kēburu-sen) is a Japanese funicular line in Kobe, Hyōgo, operated by the public company Kobe Future City Corporation.[1] The line opened in 1925, originally as a route to Tōri Tenjō-ji temple on Mount Maya. Now the line is used to see the scenic view of Kobe. Together with Maya Ropeway, the line has an official nickname Maya View Line Yume-Sanpo (まやビューライン夢散歩, Maya Byū Rain Yume-Sanpo, "Maya View Line Dreamy Stroll").

Basic data

  • Distance: 0.9 km (0.56 mi)
  • System: Single track with two cars
  • Gauge: 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
  • Stations: 2
  • Vertical interval: 312 m (1,024 ft)
  • Tunnels: 1 (157 m (515 ft))
  • Cars: 2, each with 53 passenger capacity
  • Operational speed: 3.25 m/s (10.66 ft/s)

Stations

Surroundings

Access

There is no car parking available near Maya Cable Station and visitors are advised that they should use public transportation.[3]

As of March 2025, the following bus routes service Maya Cablecar:[3]

Bus stop at entrance to Maya Cable Station:

Bus stop at Kannonji Temple ('Kannonji' Bus Stop) approx. 10 minute steep up-hill walk to Maya Cable Station:

  • Kobe City Bus Route 2: Sannomiya Station ↔ Kannonji Temple ('Kannonji' Bus Stop) ↔ Hankyu Rokko Station.[6] High frequency bus route, operating every 6-8 minutes every day.

See also

References

  1. ^ "六甲・まや空中散歩". Mt. Rokko and Mt. Maya Aerial Ride. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  2. ^ The tunnel of cherry trees | Kobe City Nada Ward
  3. ^ a b "Accessing the station / Facility map". Mt. Rokko and Mt. Maya Aerial Ride. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  4. ^ "神戸市:18系統 停留所一覧". www.city.kobe.lg.jp. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  5. ^ "坂バス(冬) | みなと観光バス". www.kobe-minato.co.jp. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  6. ^ "神戸市:2系統 停留所一覧". www.city.kobe.lg.jp. Retrieved 2025-03-13.

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