Takaotozan Railway


The Takaotozan Railway 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 Takao Tozan Cable line, is the steepest railway line in Japan, with a 608‰ elevation at maximum.

Basic data

Two cars are used, both of them made by Hitachi, 1968. They are named Aoba and Momiji, 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 470 yen one-way and 900 yen return for adults. Although more expensive per kilometer when compared to other Japanese railway lines, fares on the Takao Mountain Railroad funicular compare with those on similar systems such as the Ōyama Cable Car.

Stations

The ropeway is nicknamed "Echo Lift."

Basic data