If you go to Nagasaki on a clear day and miss Inasayama, it’d truly be a crying shame. Mount Inasa or Inasayama is a gorgeous 333m mountaintop that commands a full 360 degree view of the city and sea. Even more than the great view of the city during the day is the view at night, called the “$10 Million Dollar View” and widely regarded as one of the 3 most beautiful city night views in Japan. There is no entrance fee; only cost is in transportation.
This video was taken on a rainy day but hopefully you will have better luck. You can catch a bus to near the top from Nagasaki Stn, or board a ropeway up the mountain (the former is far cheaper).
For the bus, take a bus from Nagasaki Stn. to the Inasayama Bus Stop – you will need to walk the last 15 minutes or so up the mountain to the summit. The buses run from mid-March to mid-December 1-2 times per hour, take about 15 minutes and cost about 150 yen. Or you can take Bus #3 or 4 to the Fuchi Shrine Bus stop and walk 2 minutes to the Nagasaki Ropeway Front gate. If you want the take the ropeway, be sure to first go to their website and print an online coupon to save a few bucks. See:
The ropeway costs 1230 yen round trip and runs 3-4 times per hour from 9AM-10PM.
If you are short of time, or have a group up to 4, then a taxi might make more sense. From Nagasaki Stn to Fuchi Shrine Stn is about 850 yen, or up to the summit about 2200 yen. If you’re driving, you can drive to the top, with a paid parking lot open 24 hours.
If you’re flexible, the best time to go is just before dusk to see the city in daylight, and watch it change to a beautiful night view.
Take some food and drinks, and enjoy!
The ropeway website is www.nagasaki-ropeway.jp for more info.
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