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Nagasaki Ropeway
Nagasaki Ropeway · 長崎ロープウェイ
Nagasaki Ropeway ascends Mount Inasa for city night views. The ride from Fuchi Shrine Station to Inasadake Station takes about five minutes, followed by a roughly three-minute walk to the deck.
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Visitor information
Admission
General fares are 1,900 yen return or 1,040 yen single. Elementary-school fares are 950 yen return or 520 yen single. General rates apply from April 2026.
Opening hours
Basic operation is 09:00–22:00. For night views, check your date’s last uphill and downhill services separately in the official timetable. Allow deck walks, viewing and boarding waits when choosing both services. Check same-day notices for wind or maintenance suspensions.
What to see at Nagasaki Ropeway
Nagasaki night views from the mountain
Enjoy Nagasaki’s city night views from the deck. Cloudy weather changes visibility, so check conditions before visiting.
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How to get to Nagasaki Ropeway
Ride from Fuchi Shrine Station to Inasadake Station, then walk about three minutes to the deck. For the free loop bus to Fuchi Shrine Station, first check available services and hotel/station boarding points on the official reservation screen. Only reserved passengers can use the free bus.
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Before you visit
Reserve the free bus return too
The free loop bus requires a reservation; ropeway fares are extra. Choose the return matching your outward service. After viewing, allow time to walk to the station, wait for the downhill ropeway and reach the bus boarding point.
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Strong winds and maintenance may suspend service
Year-round operation is planned, but strong winds and other weather can suspend service. Regular maintenance is planned in mid-June each year; check official notices for that period. During suspension, arrange other transport or move the night-view visit to another day.
Questions about Nagasaki Ropeway
How do I take the free loop bus from Nagasaki Station?
Reserve the free loop bus for the same day, then go to its boarding point in the transport plaza by JR Nagasaki Station’s east exit. Show the driver your reservation confirmation. Choose the return matching the outward service and pay ropeway fares separately.
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