🌟 Mount Sarakura (皿倉山) – Fukuoka
One of Japan’s Top 3 Night Views – A Panoramic Vista Over Kitakyushu
Mount Sarakura, located in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, offers one of Japan’s most spectacular night views, often called the “10 Million Dollar Night View.” Standing at 622 meters above sea level, it provides sweeping views of the city, sea, and industrial zones — especially breathtaking after dark.
🚠 How to Get to the Top
You don’t have to hike — just ride:
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🚡 Sarakura Cable Car: A scenic ride through the forest
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🚞 Sarakura Slope Car: A unique, slanted elevator-like ride to the summit
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⏱️ Round trip takes about 10–15 minutes total
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🎫 Combo tickets are available, and evening hours are extended on weekends
🌆 What You’ll See
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A 360-degree panoramic view of Kitakyushu
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Glimmering lights of factories, bridges, and ships in the harbor
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On clear days, you can even see as far as Shimonoseki and the Kanmon Straits
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Named one of the “New Three Major Night Views of Japan” (alongside Kobe and Nagasaki)
🏞️ Daytime Activities
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Enjoy hiking trails, wildflowers, and city views
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Visit the Sarakurayama Visitor Center for maps and nature exhibits
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Great for picnics, nature walks, or simply relaxing above the city
📍 Access
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From JR Yahata Station (about 15 min by bus or taxi to the cable car base)
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From Hakata (Fukuoka City): Take the JR Kagoshima Line to Yahata Station (approx. 1 hour)
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🚗 Parking available at the cable car station
🍽️ Extras
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A summit café or restaurant is sometimes open during special events
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Seasonal illumination events, such as Christmas or summer night lights
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Great photo spots both day and night!
🎯 Why Visit Mount Sarakura?
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🌃 Experience one of Japan’s top night views
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🚠 Fun, scenic rides on cable car & slope car
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🧘♀️ Peaceful escape with nature and fresh mountain air
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📸 Perfect for couples, photographers, and travelers seeking hidden gems
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🌅 Great at sunset, twilight, or even early morning
Mount Sarakura is a perfect blend of city lights and natural beauty, making it a memorable stop for anyone visiting northern Kyushu. Whether you go for the romantic night view, the hike, or just the peaceful mountaintop air — it's a trip well worth taking.
Official Website
https://www.japan-kyushu-tourist.com/mount-sarakura/
Accommodation sites
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