The spectacular view from the cable-car and ropeway (gondola) will take your breath away! Come and experience the “Maya Viewline” when you visit Kobe!
Come and check out the incredibly beautiful observation spot “Mt. Maya Kikusedai” by taking both the Maya Cable-car and the Maya Ropeway!
First, please take the Maya Cable-car in order to safely and swiftly ascend one of Japan’s steepest slopes to get to Niji no Eki station. Afterwards, transfer to the Maya Ropeway, which is identifiable by its cute car that is decorated all over with a starry design, to reach Hoshi no Eki station on the mountaintop.
The dynamic night view from the observation spot “Mt. Maya Kikusedai” nearby Hoshi no Eki station is regarded as one of the three major night views in Japan. In addition, the Mt. Maya Kikusedai observation spot was awarded two stars in the MICHELIN Green Guide Hyogo Web Edition. Come and enjoy this amazing panoramic view of Kobe.
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Operating hours
*March 20-July 19 & September 1- October 31
AM10:00~PM5:30 (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday)
AM10:00~PM8:50 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday)
*July 20- Aug 31
AM10:00~PM8:50 (Open daily)
*1 Nov.-19 Mar.
AM10:00~PM5:30 (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday)
AM10:00~PM7:50 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday)
*Operating hours may be extended when a special event takes place.
*Check out the official website for more details.
*Open daily from July 20 to Aug 31
* Maya Viewline may be suspended in the event of strong winds.
* Maya Viewline may be suspended for about two weeks because of an annual inspection.
(Annual inspection of 2019: Feb. 12 to Mar. 5)
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Fares for passengers
【Both sections】
(Including Maya Cable-car to Niji no Eki station and Maya Ropeway to Hoshi no Eki station)
Round trip: 1540 JPY (12 years old and older) 770 JPY (6 years old-11 years old)
One way: 880 JPY (12 years old and older) 440 JPY (6 years old-11 years old)
【One section only】
(Maya Cable-car to Niji no Eki or Maya Ropeway to Hoshi no Eki station)
Round trip: 770 JPY (12 years old and older) 390 JPY (6 years old-11 years old)
One way: 440 JPY (12 years old and older) 220 JPY (6 years old-11 years old)
Maya Cable-car that ascends the hill safely and swiftly.
Maya Viewline extends their closing hours on weekends, holidays, and during the summer season for the special occasion of a night view.
Breathtaking! A 10 million dollar night-view from Kikusedai.
The daytime view from Kikusedai is also fantastic!
Maya Viewline (Maya Cable-car and Ropeway)
*4-3-1 Minooka-dori Nada-ku Kobe
*078-861-2998 Maya Ropeway Hoshi no Eki Station
*Closed on Tuesdays (Maya Viewline is closed on Wednesday if a national holiday falls on Tuesday.)
*http://koberope.jp/en/maya
*FREE WiFi AVAILABLE
