Telpher of the Port of Shimizu

The Telpher of the Port of Shimizu was completed in 1928. It is the only existing Telpher-type cargo-handling machinery for lifting lumber, and comprises a rail suspension steel truss structure and the surrounding premises. The Telpher of the Port of Shimizu drastically improved efficiency in discharging lumber and made a great contribution to developing the Port of Shimizu as the largest lumber discharging port in Japan. At present, a shopping mall is constructed in the neighboring area and the Telpher became a part of the landscape, including the port. It is an absolute treasure as a large-scale machine and is popular among residents.