Nagasaki's Million-Dollar Night View: Mastering Mount Inasa! ✨🌃

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Mount Inasa offers one of the "new world's top three night views," and it's absolutely breathtaking. Here’s how I tackled getting up there and enjoying the spectacle:

Getting There by Cable Car

I took a public bus to the "cable car front station," then walked a short distance to the Fuchi Shrine (Nagasaki Ropeway) Station (淵神社). From there, I hopped on the cable car up to the Mount Inasa Park Observatory.

Ticket Price: A round-trip cable car ticket costs 1,250 JPY.
Operating Hours: The cable car runs from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with departures every 15-20 minutes.
The cable cars themselves are quite large, fitting about 20-30 people per cabin. In the evenings, especially when it's busy, it can get pretty crowded. Luckily, the ride itself only lasts a few minutes. Unless you're lucky enough to be at the very front of the queue, finding a good viewing spot inside the crowded cabin can be a bit of a challenge.

At the Summit: Views and Illuminations

Once I was at the top, I noticed the wind could be quite strong! So, besides enjoying the night view outdoors, there's also a fantastic three-story building at the summit.

Summit Building: The interior of this building is beautifully lit, and the first floor houses a café. You can head up to the upper levels of the building for even more viewing points, which is great if it's too windy or crowded outside.
Special Light-Up: To make the night view even more captivating, there's a special light-up event from 8:00 PM to 9:50 PM. During this time, patterns like hearts and constellations are illuminated within the city lights below. These illuminations happen every 15 minutes and last for about 5 minutes each. The heart shape is easy to spot, but you might need to search a bit for the constellations!
Mount Inasa offers a truly unforgettable evening experience. Just be prepared for potential crowds on the cable car if you're going for the night view!

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Post by Fly with Jess | Jun 27, 2025