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The Kōyasan Cable (高野山ケーブル, Kōyasan Kēburu), officially the Cable Line (鋼索線, Kōsaku-sen), is a Japanese funicular line in Kōya, Wakayama, operated by Nankai Electric Railway. The line opened in 1930 as a route to Mount Kōya, a famous Buddhist spot.

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Full trip on nankai cable line k saku sen on k yasan


Basic data

  • Distance: 0.8 km (0.5 mi)
  • System: Single track with two cars and passing loop
  • Gauge: 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
  • Stations: 2
  • Vertical interval: 330 m (1,083 ft)

    • Stations

    The line has two stations:

  • Gokurakubashi Station on the lower end (station number: NK86), connecting to the Kōya Line
  • Kōyasan Station on the higher end (station number: NK87)

    • References

    Nankai Cable Line Wikipedia
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