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Nagasaki Ropeway
Nagasaki Ropeway · 長崎ロープウェイ
Take Nagasaki Ropeway up Mount Inasa for city night views. Ride from Fuchi Shrine to Inasadake Station in approximately five minutes, then walk approximately three minutes to the observatory.
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Visitor information
Admission
Adults return ¥1,900/one-way ¥1,040; elementary students return ¥950/one-way ¥520. Adult prices apply from April 2026.
Opening hours
Usual hours 09:00–22:00. For night views, check final uphill/downhill services separately for your date. Fit rides around observatory walking, visits and queues. Strong wind/maintenance may suspend service; check same-day notices.
What to see at Nagasaki Ropeway
Nagasaki night views from the mountain
See city night views from the observatory. Clouds change what is visible; check weather before visiting.
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How to get to Nagasaki Ropeway
Ride from Fuchi Shrine to Inasadake, then walk approximately three minutes to the observatory. For free shuttle access, first check available services and hotel/station boarding points in the official reservation screen. Free shuttles require a reservation.
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Visiting tips
Reserve the free bus return
Free shuttles require reservations; ropeway fares are separate. Choose a return corresponding to your departure. After views, allow walking back to the station, downhill waits and bus-stop access.
Fares, operation and bus booking Free night-view bus east-exit plaza boarding point and reservations
Strong wind and maintenance may suspend operation
Planned year-round operation may stop for strong wind or other weather. Regular maintenance is planned around mid-June annually; check notices for visits then. On suspension dates, arrange other transport or move night views.
Questions about Nagasaki Ropeway
How do I take the free shuttle from Nagasaki Station?
Reserve that day, then go to JR Nagasaki Station east-exit plaza's boarding point. Show the driver your confirmation. Choose the corresponding return with your departure and budget ropeway fares separately.
Fares, operation and bus booking Free night-view bus east-exit plaza boarding point and reservations
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