The Steepest Funicular from Japan

With an elevation of 608‰ (over 31 degrees), the Mount Takao funicular (Takao Tozan Railway) is the steepest funicular line in Japan. Although the trip is short (just 1km), the whole experience is quite thrilling, especially when descending.

I took this photo late in the evening, when a joyful group of salarymen were boarding the funicular to go to the Beer Mount festival (taking place between July 1 and September 30). :)