The Shimoda Ropeway (下田ロープウェイ, Shimoda Rōpuwei) is the name of a Japanese aerial lift line in Shimoda, Shizuoka, as well as its operator. The company is a subsidiary of Izukyū Corporation. The line is also called Nesugatayama Ropeway (寝姿山ロープウェイ, Nesugatayama Rōpuwei), as it climbs Mount Nesugata. The observatory has a view of Port of Shimoda and Pacific Ocean. The line began operation on April 1, 1961.

Basic data

• System: Aerial tramway, 3 cables
• Cable length: 540 m (1,772 ft)
• Vertical interval: 156 m (512 ft)
• Maximum gradient: 26°49′
• Operational speed: 3.6 m/s
• Passenger capacity per a cabin: 41
• Cabins: 2
• Stations: 2
• Duration of one-way trip: 3 minutes 30 seconds