Kurama-dera Cable
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The Kurama-dera Cable (鞍馬寺ケーブル, Kurama-dera Kēburu) is a funicular line operated by Kurama-dera, a famous Buddhist temple in Mount Kurama, Sakyō, Kyoto, Japan. The line is officially called Mount Kurama Cable Railway (鞍馬山鋼索鉄道, Kurama-yama Kōsaku Tetsudō).
Basic data
- Distance: 0.2 km (0.12 mi)
- Vertical interval: 96 ft (29 m)
- Gauge: 800 mm(2 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
- Stations: 2
- Track: Single track
Overview
The funicular line serves for the visitors to Kurama-dera temple built in 770. As the temple resides in the heart of the Mount Kurama, it takes roughly 30 minutes on foot from the main gate (山門, Sanmon) while the funicular line links the same route in just 2 minutes. The temple, however, recommends its visitors not to use the funicular, but to walk on foot if possible to feel stronger impressions.
As a legally recognized Japanese
The car in use as at March 2006 was nicknamed Ushiwaka-gō III, after Minamoto no Yoshitsune (called Ushiwakamaru in his childhood), who was put and got training in the temple. By May 2018 the car in use was "Ushiwaka IV".
As of March 2015, the fare to ride was 200 yen.
Stations
- Sanmon Station (山門): Transfer to Kurama, Eizan Electric Railway Kurama Line (5 minutes walk).
- Tahōtō Station (多宝塔)
See also
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