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Mt Bizan, Tokushima

Shibuya246 · · 10 photos · 8,016 views · 10 comments

Another set of cars passes on the way
Another set of cars passes on the way

Mount Bizan is very close to the center of Tokushima. You can ride the Bizan ropeway up part of the way and get a good view of the town. The ropeway starts inside the Awaodori Kaikan about 15 minutes walk from Tokushima Station.

I have not been up in a cable car for a while. The start was a bit shaky, but it soon was smooth sailingPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/7.1Shutter1/200sISO200Taken2 Oct 2010, 12:02
I have not been up in a cable car for a while. The start was a bit shaky, but it soon was smooth sailing
Good view of the temple grounds from herePhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/8Shutter1/250sISO200Taken2 Oct 2010, 12:02
Good view of the temple grounds from here
A little bit hazy, but quite a nice view as the car climbed up the hillPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/8Shutter1/250sISO200Taken2 Oct 2010, 12:03
A little bit hazy, but quite a nice view as the car climbed up the hill
This was the car in front going up the mountainPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/8Shutter1/250sISO200Taken2 Oct 2010, 12:04
This was the car in front going up the mountain
The station at the top called SanchoPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/5.6Shutter1/125sISO200Taken2 Oct 2010, 12:08
The station at the top called Sancho
The big wheel that keeps everything running properlyPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/1.4Shutter1/800sISO200Taken2 Oct 2010, 12:08
The big wheel that keeps everything running properly
Well worth the ride to get to the top and see this viewPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/10Shutter1/400sISO200Taken2 Oct 2010, 12:10
Well worth the ride to get to the top and see this view
Like the mountains and sea in the distance on the rightPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/9Shutter1/320sISO200Taken2 Oct 2010, 12:10
Like the mountains and sea in the distance on the right
The city stretches out to the seaPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/13Shutter1/640sISO200Taken2 Oct 2010, 12:11
The city stretches out to the sea

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  1. lithiumangel

    Somehow, I'm always afraid of cable car :) It's probably the latent tought of " my life is litarly ON THE LINE here" hah. Had a foreign friend that when we went to Cologne totally wanted to ride the extremely long cable car ride over the Rhein river. I didn't calm down for the whole trip as it was very windy and it just kept swinging everywhere - offcourse the touristy friend was LOVING IT. Heh. But ! Great pictures here again, as I said yesterday i'm really loving seeing views from area's you'd normally never hear about when people talk about Japan; it's mostly only about central Tokyo, or Kyoto.

  2. perdomot

    Amazing view. I went on the Hakone ropeway and was awestruck at the view.

  3. Neksus

    What if kids start to move from one side to other? Sling effect... I like the old mixed with new buildings like they do in Japan, makes it somewhat a tribute to tradition. Clean shots from above! Must have been fun, ne?

  4. Shibuya246

    Sounds good. Maybe I should try that as well.

  5. perdomot

    Check out the Hakone Freepass which is good for two days and lets you use multiple forms of transport including the ropeway, pirate ship on Lake Ashi and various trains & buses. Best little two day getaway I've done while in Japan and its so inexpensive.

  6. Shibuya246

    :) great advice. thanks

  7. Shibuya246

    I hope to bring you more from off the beaten path without actually getting into the wilderness too much. I am not much of a camper ;)

  8. Shibuya246

    A lot of fun. I was only intended to go to the Awaodori Kaikan and was surprised to see the ropeway as well. Very nice surprise :) There is a mosque and a small museum on the top as well

  9. Ryudo

    These are some really nice shots. They make me wanna go there the next time I visit Japan. In general I love your photos. They give me the travel bug.

  10. Shibuya246

    Very pleased to hear that. Looking at my own photos, I also feel like jumping on a train and visiting again ;)