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Mt. Maya

📍 Mt. Maya, Nada, Kobe, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Kobe
Category
Viewpoint
Duration
2-3 hours
Address
Mt. Maya, Nada, Kobe, Japan
Coordinates
34.7340, 135.2070

Introduction

Mount Maya rises about 700 m in Nada, Kobe, its summit Kikuseidai famed for the 'ten-million-dollar night view' — one of Japan's three great night views. The Maya cable car and ropeway carry you up from the valley station: Osaka Bay by day, a galaxy of city lights after dark.

✨ Highlights

1
Million-dollar night
Kikuseidai counts among Japan's three great night views.
2
Maya View Line
Cable car plus ropeway climb through forested slopes.
3
Kikuseidai deck
Free and open around the clock at the summit.
4
Daytime panorama
Awaji Island and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge on clear days.
5
Hilltop stations
Niji and Hoshi stations link the ropeway and cable car.
6
City-edge woodland
A green island near town, fresh in spring, maple in autumn.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：Mt. Maya, Nada, Kobe, Japan
→Time needed：2-3 hours incl. the ride up

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday10:00-17:40
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00-17:40
Thursday10:00-17:40
Friday10:00-17:40
Saturday10:00-21:00
Sunday10:00-21:00

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultCable+ropeway round trip JPY 1,540
ChildJPY 770 round trip

One way JPY 880; Kikuseidai free

Transportation

Bus

City Bus 18 from Sannomiya, ~25 min to Maya Ropeway-shita

Driving/Parking

No parking — buses advised

Note

~30-min walk from Hankyu Oji-koen Sta.

💡 Tips

• Lights peak about 30 minutes after sunset.
• Wrap up warm — the summit is windy year-round.
• The ropeway rests on Tuesdays (next day if a holiday); 21:00 in Jul-Aug; winter closure about two weeks.
• No parking at the cable station — take City Bus 18 from Sannomiya.
• Kikuseidai is a ten-minute walk from Hoshi Station.
• Maya and Rokko night views can't both be done in one evening.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Mt. Maya?

Monday: 10:00-17:40; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 10:00-17:40; Thursday: 10:00-17:40; Friday: 10:00-17:40; Saturday: 10:00-21:00; Sunday: 10:00-21:00

How much is the admission for Mt. Maya?

Adult: Cable+ropeway round trip JPY 1,540; Child: JPY 770 round trip; One way JPY 880; Kikuseidai free

Any practical tips for visiting Mt. Maya?

Lights peak about 30 minutes after sunset. Wrap up warm — the summit is windy year-round.

How long should I spend at Mt. Maya?

A typical visit takes 2-3 hours.

How do I get to Mt. Maya?

Bus: City Bus 18 from Sannomiya, ~25 min to Maya Ropeway-shita; Driving/Parking: No parking — buses advised