Sarakurayama Cable Car

4.5

A cable car installed along the slope of Mt. Sarakura in Yahata (Yawata)-higashi Ward, Kitakyushu City. It covers the distance of 1.1 kilometers with elevation gain of 440 meters. The car's large glass windows and ceiling give riders a spectacular view of the seasonal scenery outside. It's open also in the evening in winter, so riders during this time can enjoy decorative seasonal lighting. The cable car is often used by locals and tourists alike.

Spot details

Address: Fukuoka Pref. Kitakyushushiyahatahigashiku Ogura 1481-1 Map
Area: Kitakyushu Area
Phone: 0936714761
Hours: [First train] 10:00 [Apr.--June/Sep.--Octo.] Until 21:00 (Last up 20:20) [July--Aug.] Until 22:00 (Last up 21:20) [Nov.--Mar.] Until 20:00 (last uphill 19:20)
Closed: Tuesday (excluding public holidays)
Fees: [Cable Car/Slope Car Round-Trip Ticket] Adults1,230yen, Children620yen
Parking Lot: Available(178spaces)
※Municipal multi-storey parking lot in Masbashira Park (Charge)
※Height restriction 2.2m, weight restriction 2t or less
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of June 15, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
[Night] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (with stair lift)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (requires a dedicated cage)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

สนุก+ประทับใจ=❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Reviewed : 2018.12.01

...ถ้าจุดหมายปลายทางของคุณ คือ Mt. Sarakura จุดชมวิว ณ ความสูงเหนือระดับน้ำทะเล 622 เมตรxa0จุดเริ่มสถานีต้นทาง คือ. * Sarakurayama Cable Car Sanroku Station * - จำหน่ายตั๋วโดยสาร Cable...
One half of a perfect day!

Reviewed : 2018.06.26

Prior to visiting Kitakyushu, I looked-up Things to do on Trip Advisor and spotted the Sarakurayama Cable Cable as a likely attraction. Armed with a print-out of their flyer (in English!) from...
Breathtaking

Reviewed : 2017.06.03

First a train, then a shuttle bus (free, weekends only), next the cable car, and finally the slope car. Getting there is quite an adventure and fun. Once on the summit the view is awesome.