空知リゾートシティ株式会社

On February 2-3, 2026, the Hokkaido Transport Bureau conducted a safety audit of Sorachi Resort City Co., Ltd. (corporate number 6430001046522) located in Iwamizawa City, Hokkaido. The audit revealed several issues requiring improvement: 1. The inspection ladder for the No. 2 support pillar of the Greenland Lift was found to be corroded and damaged, yet the inspection was marked as compliant without necessary repairs. The company is instructed to promptly repair the ladder and establish a proper maintenance system in accordance with the Ministry Ordinance No. 42. 2. Inspection records for the cable of the Greenland Lift and Greenland No. 2 Ski Lift were incomplete, with some records missing during the period before cable replacement. The company must properly retain inspection records and improve management systems. 3. During compliance inspections, certain inspection results were not recorded, including external abnormalities, weld cracks, tension wheel conditions, and safety device statuses. The company is advised to review and improve inspection record-keeping procedures. 4. The technical manager for the Greenland No. 2 Ski Lift was found to have less than two years of experience in cable car maintenance, and was not qualified under the Railway Business Act Enforcement Regulations. The company must ensure proper qualification and appointment of technical personnel. 5. Rescue training for cable car operators has not been conducted since fiscal year 2024. The company is instructed to implement necessary training and keep records. 6. Following a collision incident on January 23, 2026, the company failed to perform torque checks on adjustment nuts at the required intervals (50 operating hours or 7 days) in fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The company must ensure the implementation of preventive measures. The company is required to report on the corrective actions taken by April 13, 2026. This guidance aims to ensure compliance with the Railway Business Act and the Ministry Ordinance on technical standards for cable car facilities.

On February 2-3, 2026, the Hokkaido Transport Bureau conducted a safety audit of Sorachi Resort City Corporation (法人番号6430001046522) located in Iwamizawa City, Hokkaido. The audit revealed several violations requiring corrective action: 1. During the conformity inspection for fiscal year 2025 under Article 5 of the Special Ropeway Construction Regulations, it was confirmed that the inspection ladder for support No. 2 of the Greenland Lift was damaged by corrosion and difficult to use, yet the inspection was marked as compliant without repairs. The company must promptly repair the ladder and establish a system to properly evaluate inspection results according to the Ministerial Ordinance No. 42. 2. Records of inspections for the ropes of the Greenland Lift and Greenland No. 2 Ski Lift, conducted under Article 9 of the Regulations, were incomplete. The company must properly retain inspection records and establish a management system for ropeway inspections. 3. During the conformity inspection under Article 5, certain inspection results were not recorded, including external abnormalities, weld cracks, tension device conditions, and brake system status for both lifts. The company must review and improve inspection record-keeping procedures to ensure compliance with Article 8. 4. The technical manager for the Greenland No. 2 Ski Lift was found to have less than two years of experience in ropeway maintenance, failing to meet the requirements of Article 58-7 of the Railway Business Act Enforcement Regulations. The company must ensure proper understanding of relevant laws and appoint qualified personnel. 5. Training for ropeway operators, including rescue drills mandated by Article 6 of the Special Ropeway Operation Handling Regulations, has not been conducted since fiscal year 2024. The company must implement and record necessary training. 6. Following a collision incident on January 23, 2026, the company failed to perform torque checks on adjustment nuts at the specified intervals (50 operating hours or 7 days) in fiscal years 2026 and 2027, as required for accident prevention. The company must ensure these safety measures are properly carried out. The company is instructed to report the corrective actions taken by April 13, 2026. This guidance is issued to ensure compliance with the Railway Business Act and the Ministerial Ordinance on technical standards for ropeway facilities.